The Dickens Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Dickens Family Foundation is a private foundation in Avondale Estates, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $242,144 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $194,644. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$242,144
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$194,644
- Assets$5.9 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $225,744 the year before.
50% 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 | $209,128 | 8 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $225,744 | 9 | $5.6 million |
| 2025 | $242,144 | 10 | $5.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Dickens Family Foundation 1068 Viscount Court, Avondale Estates, GA 30002 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (404) 229-2017 |
| What to submit | Information available to students through the gaffney high school career services counseling center |
| Deadlines | June 1st |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 2 | $196,644 |
| Georgia | 3 | $18,500 |
| Montana | 2 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina | Scholarship | $194,644 |
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Childrens Health Care of Atlanta | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| William C Hartman Jr Fund | Charitable contribution | $5,500 |
| Individual | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Wild Sheep Foundation | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Georgia Equine Rescue League | Charitable contribution | $3,000 |
| National Wild Turkey Federation | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Heifer International | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert E Dickens Jr
- Michael E Dickens
- Robert Chason Dickens
Questions people ask
Does The Dickens Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: June 1st.
How much does The Dickens Family Foundation give?
$242,144 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Dickens Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert E Dickens Jr (Trustee), Michael E Dickens (SCHSP Cmte) and Robert Chason Dickens (SCHSP Cmte).