Encouragement Unlimited Inc
Accepts applications
Encouragement Unlimited Inc is a private foundation in St Simons Island, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $71,669 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $2,717 and the largest $15,925. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$71,669
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$2,717
- Largest grant$15,925
- Assets$162,035
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was up from $58,293 the year before.
54% 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 | $21,036 | 9 | $125,907 |
| 2024 | $58,293 | 12 | $156,703 |
| 2025 | $71,669 | 17 | $162,035 |
How to apply
| Contact | Encouragement Unlimited Inc 800 Ocean Blvd 203, St Simons Island, GA 31522 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (404) 788-1719, zoe.hicks1@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Letter request format |
| Restrictions | Preference for marginalized women |
What Encouragement Unlimited Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 10 | $48,380 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $11,091 |
| Colorado | 1 | $4,824 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $4,274 |
| California | 1 | $1,100 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Map International | Charity | $15,925 |
| Second Harvest Food | Charity | $10,000 |
| Womens Resource Center to End Viole | Charity | $6,500 |
| Oak Grove Methodist Church | Charity | $6,100 |
| Individual | Charity | $5,588 |
| Word Ministries | Charity | $5,000 |
| Natl Day of Prayer Ministry | Charity | $4,824 |
| Center for Lifes Councel | Charity | $4,274 |
| Other Small GRANTS500 | Charity | $2,717 |
| Amity House Brunswick Ga | Charity | $2,000 |
| MTN2SEA Ministries | Charity | $2,000 |
| Wellroot Family Services | Charity | $1,550 |
| Turning Point Ministry | Charity | $1,100 |
| Individual | Charity | $1,091 |
| Tunnel for Towers | Charity | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Zoe M Hicks
- Charles Hicks
Questions people ask
Does Encouragement Unlimited Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Encouragement Unlimited Inc give?
$71,669 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $2,717.
Who runs Encouragement Unlimited Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Zoe M Hicks (Ceo) and Charles Hicks (Secretary).
What does Encouragement Unlimited Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.