Hicks Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hicks Family Foundation is a private foundation in La Quinta, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.2 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2025 was up from $238,350 the year before.
86% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $100,000 | 1 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $238,350 | 3 | $5.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 14 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
Hicks 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.
What Hicks Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $1.1 million |
| Oregon | 2 | $105,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Nevada | 2 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Health | Eisenhower health's a passion for excellence campaign | $1.0 million |
| Friends of the Children - Central Oregon | General operating support | $95,000 |
| Find Food Bank | General operating support | $20,000 |
| John F Kennedy Memorial Foundation | Ophelia program | $11,500 |
| American Red Cross | Assistance for ukraine | $10,000 |
| Greater South Bay STEM Foundation | Techakids program | $10,000 |
| New Avenues for Youth | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Blessing Center Inc | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Children - Los Angeles | General operating support | $9,500 |
| PS I Love You Foundation | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Friends of the Children - Coachella Valley | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The Children's Cabinet | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Eddy House | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Write Girl | General operating support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Brent Hicks
- Jorja Hicks
- Erin Hicks-Dawson
- Chris Hicks
Questions people ask
Does Hicks Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hicks Family Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Hicks Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brent Hicks (President and Director), Jorja Hicks (Secretary and Director), Erin Hicks-Dawson (Director) and Chris Hicks (Director).
What does Hicks Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.