The Hickey Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Hickey Family Foundation is a private foundation in Mesa, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.7 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $200,000 and the largest $908,309. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.7 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$200,000
- Largest grant$908,309
- Assets$151 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6.2 million the year before.
23% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6.2 million | 26 | $139 million |
| 2024 | $6.7 million | 30 | $151 million |
How to apply
The Hickey Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Hickey Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 16 | $1.9 million |
| Ohio | 1 | $908,309 |
| California | 3 | $900,000 |
| New York | 2 | $830,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $700,415 |
| Illinois | 1 | $575,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $524,575 |
| Washington | 2 | $350,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Zehna Therapeutics, Inc.,NeuroTherapia,Steelhead Therapeutics, Inc. | $908,309 |
| International Medical Corps | Emergency Support - Gaza,Emergency Support - Ukraine, Increasing Healthcare Access and Support in Somalia,Improving Healthcare Capacity in Cameroon | $600,000 |
| Nph-Usa | Emergency Support - Haiti,Shinsky Matamoros Orphanage 2024-25 Year 16,University Scholarship Support 2024-25 Year 11 | $575,000 |
| Children's Global Health Fund | Dominican Family Health Program 2024-25,Dominican Family Health Clinic Capital Campaign | $550,000 |
| Project Peanut Butter | Treating Childhood Malnutrition in Ghana | $500,415 |
| Native American Connections | Homeless Youth Services 2024-25 | $450,000 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | Summer Youth Program Fund 2024 (Year 12,Designated Fund for Arizona Anti-Trafficking Network,AZ Together for Impact Collaborative | $325,000 |
| Shared Hope International | Training Program Expansion (2024-25) | $300,000 |
| Middle East Children's Institute | MECI - Year 13 (plus additional $100,000) | $280,000 |
| Sons of Divine Providence | OCTC Kenya Support - Year 11,Cottolengo Filipino - Year 16 | $274,575 |
| Culture Reframed | Strategic Public Health Initiative 2024 | $250,000 |
| Regents of the University of Califo | Reducing Metastatic Breast Cancer - Year 2 | $250,000 |
| Arizona Legal Women And Youth Servi | ALWAYS Operating Support Year 11 | $215,000 |
| Meds Food for Kids | Vita Mamba Supplement for School Children (2024) | $200,000 |
| OCJ Kids | 2024-25 Operations Support | $200,000 |
| Phoenix Childrens Hospital Foundati | Homeless Youth Outreach and ACEs Screening - Year 5 | $200,000 |
| University of AZ Foundation FBO Sky | UA Sky School Research Apprenticeship Year 3 | $121,052 |
| Friends of the Children Phoenix | Mentorship Program for Children & Families - Year 4 | $100,000 |
| Catholic Charities Community Servic | DIGNITY Diversion Program Expansion Year 3 | $85,199 |
| Assistance League of East Valley | Operation School Bell - 2024-25 - Year 14 | $65,000 |
| Tides Center FBO World WO Exploitat | Youth Outreach and Education - Year 4 | $50,000 |
| Angels on Patrol | Angels on Patrol Support for 2024-25 | $50,000 |
| Panorama Global | Reclaim Coalition | $50,000 |
| Street Grace | Transaction Intercept - Fighting Demand for Paid Sex | $50,000 |
| Starfish Partnerships | Family Enhancement Fund - Year 2 | $45,000 |
| Youth on Their Own | Stipends for Students - UA Sky School | $12,000 |
| Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits | Arizona Gives 2024 - Year 12 | $10,000 |
| Arizona Anti-Trafficking Network | 2024 Breakfast Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Mesa Fire and Medical Donation Acco | Aspire Academy 2024 - Year 6 | $10,000 |
| Prevent Child Abuse Arizona | Sponsorship - July 2024 Conference | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy E Baldwin
- Joseph Mangone
- John Meza
- Helen Trop-Zell
- Diana Yazzie Devine
- Charles Flanagan
- Jon Eliason
Questions people ask
Does The Hickey Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Hickey Family Foundation give?
$6.7 million in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $200,000.
Who runs The Hickey Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nancy E Baldwin (Co-Ttee/Ed), Joseph Mangone (Co-Trustee), John Meza (Co-Trustee) and Helen Trop-Zell (Co-Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Hickey Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and international.