Paul and Beatriz Hicks Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Paul and Beatriz Hicks Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Coconut Grove, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $216,100 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$216,100
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was up from $203,220 the year before.
5% of its 2024 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 | $203,220 | 37 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $216,100 | 40 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
Paul and Beatriz Hicks Charitable 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 Paul and Beatriz Hicks Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 30 | $167,700 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $30,000 |
| New York | 3 | $8,600 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,600 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $1,200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Lighthouse for the Blind | Vision rehabilitation | $25,000 |
| St Mathew's House | Poor | $25,000 |
| Ilac Foundation | General | $15,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Hurricane | $15,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Corona virus pandemic | $10,000 |
| Respect Life Ministry | Education and pregnancy program | $8,000 |
| Doctors Withouth Borders | Medical assistance | $6,000 |
| Ilac Foundation | General | $6,000 |
| Marian Center School & Services in | Wellbeing of students and adults | $5,100 |
| Children's Resources | Diamond life society-on site therapy | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Housing | $5,000 |
| Lotus House | Shelter | $5,000 |
| Mayland Community College Foundatio | Education | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Meals | $5,000 |
| Nicklous Children's Hospital | General | $4,500 |
| Camillus House | Feed the homeless | $4,000 |
| Chapman Partnership | Hot meals-empowering families | $4,000 |
| Childrens Voices | Transportation migrant children prog | $4,000 |
| La Liga Contra El Cancer | Fight cancer | $4,000 |
| Miami City Ballet | Artist's circle | $4,000 |
| Miami Rescue Mission | Homeless | $4,000 |
| Misioneros del Camino Inc | Meals education medication children | $4,000 |
| Sisters of St Joseph of St August | Ministry | $4,000 |
| SSJ Health Foundation | Healthcare | $3,500 |
| Food for the Poor Inc | Feeding the poor | $3,100 |
| Janua Coeli Inc | Healthcare to terminally ill | $3,000 |
| Joshua's Heart Foundation | Feeding the poor | $3,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul Cent | Religious | $3,000 |
| St Thomas University | Nursing program | $3,000 |
| Whispering Maine | Therapeutic riding center | $3,000 |
| Chopin Foundation | Scholarship fund | $2,500 |
| Grove for Ghana | Ministry for africa | $2,500 |
| Actors' Playhouse | Mainstage play program | $2,000 |
| Sheridan House | Residential svcs for children | $2,000 |
| St Jude Childrens | General | $2,000 |
| Hope Haven | Services for disabilities | $1,600 |
| Salesian Mission | Poor | $1,600 |
| Frost Museum of Science | Generak | $1,500 |
| Heifer International | General fund for animals | $1,200 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Housing | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul F Hicks
- Beatriz Hicks
- Lilliana Alvelo
- Graciella Maria Lorenzo Luaces
- Jorge Rodriguez
- Ana Maria Crucet
Questions people ask
Does Paul and Beatriz Hicks Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Paul and Beatriz Hicks Charitable Foundation give?
$216,100 in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Paul and Beatriz Hicks Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Paul F Hicks (Trustee), Beatriz Hicks (Trustee), Lilliana Alvelo (Trustee) and Graciella Maria Lorenzo Luaces (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Paul and Beatriz Hicks Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, disability and health.