Dickes Family Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Dickes Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Indian River Shores, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $308,750 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$308,750
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was up from $58,000 the year before.
41% 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 | $101,000 | 22 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $58,000 | 17 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $308,750 | 18 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Co Cynthia Dickes-Nicolaides 270 Palm Way, Indian River Shores, FL 32963 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 691-8937, dickesfamilyfoundation@gmail.com |
| What to submit | A letter with background information of the organization and reasons for request of funds. Copy of the IRS determination letter is required. |
| Restrictions | The foundation only contributes to public charities which are tax-exempt organizations under internal revenue code section 501 (c)(3). The foundation does not provide funds to individuals, taxable corporations, political organizations and other private foundations. |
What Dickes Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 1 | $250,000 |
| Illinois | 9 | $27,750 |
| Florida | 3 | $12,500 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Steuben County Community Foundation | Clear lake yacht club bldg maint & preservation fund | $250,000 |
| Geneva Foundation of Presyterian Ho | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hadley Institute | Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| GPS Girls Preparatory School | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Crossover Mission | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hunter Museum of American Art | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Riverside Theatre | Theatre for kids workshop initiative | $5,000 |
| Navy Marine Corp Relief Society | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Kenilworth Union Church | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Northwestern University | Women's board undergraduate scholarship & kellogg school of mgmt | $3,500 |
| Individual | $2,500 | |
| Giving Tree Acres Community Farm | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| INDIAN HILL club SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| University Club FoundATION | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Woman's Board of Rush Univ Med | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Cancer Research Foundation | The breakthrough board | $1,000 |
| Duke University | Trinity college annual fund flexible operating | $1,000 |
| The Josselyn Center | Unrestricted | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Scott B Dickes
- Cynthia Dickes-Nicolaides
- Marclyn D Porter
Questions people ask
Does Dickes Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Dickes Family Charitable Foundation give?
$308,750 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Dickes Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Scott B Dickes (President), Cynthia Dickes-Nicolaides (Treasurer) and Marclyn D Porter (Secretary).
What does Dickes Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.