The Murray and Lois Hicks Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Murray and Lois Hicks Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Ridgefield, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $7,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,000. 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$7,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$174,116
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $11,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $13,000 | 9 | $157,746 |
| 2024 | $11,000 | 9 | $160,905 |
| 2025 | $7,000 | 7 | $174,116 |
How to apply
The Murray and Lois Hicks Charitable Foundation Inc 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 2 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Family Association | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Association | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Focus on the Family | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Joni & Friends | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Prison Fellowship | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Youth Haven | General purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen Hicks
- Jeffrey Hicks
- Timothy Hicks
- Bradley Hicks
Questions people ask
Does The Murray and Lois Hicks Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Murray and Lois Hicks Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$7,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Murray and Lois Hicks Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen Hicks (President), Jeffrey Hicks (Treasurer), Timothy Hicks (Secretary) and Bradley Hicks (Director).