The Hickey Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Hickey Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $490,505 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$490,505
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$6.0 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $496,500 the year before.
50% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $820,000 | 36 | $5.7 million |
| 2023 | $496,500 | 40 | $6.0 million |
| 2024 | $490,505 | 44 | $6.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert Hickey Co Ryan Juraska LLP 141 W Jackson Blvd Ste 2250, Chicago, IL 60604 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 922-0062 |
| What to submit | Business letter request |
| Restrictions | Board discretion |
What The Hickey Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 1 | $100,000 |
| Illinois | 15 | $89,005 |
| New York | 3 | $85,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $59,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $49,500 |
| Florida | 5 | $36,500 |
| Hawaii | 3 | $30,000 |
| California | 3 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $13,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $4,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Against Malaria Foundation | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Give Directly | Drc relief, la fires relief, texas flooding relief | $55,000 |
| Solar Aid | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Global Giving | Milton fund relief, pakistan reilief | $35,000 |
| Florida American Legion-John G Doran Memorial Post 158 | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Cool Earth | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Hope Services Hawaii | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| The Catholic University of America | Baseball athletic program | $10,000 |
| Misericordia Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Direct Relief | Hurrican helene relief | $10,000 |
| Helen Keller International | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Holualoa Foundation of Arts and Culture | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Night Ministry | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Tahirih Justice Ccenter | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Family Programs Hawaii | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Other Charitable Institutions (Each Less Than 2000) | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Chicago Children's Advocacy Center | Unrestricted | $6,005 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Shedd Aquarium | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Reading Power Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Southern Florida Inc | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| New Incentives | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Khan Academy | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Children's Health Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope Illinois | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pratham USA | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| American Nutrition Association | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| American Stage Theatre Company | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Smile Train | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Organic Consumers Association | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Toys for Tots Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Gardens | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Finca | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| REACT19 Inc | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The National Vaccine Information Center | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert M Hickey
- Kontanze L Hickey
- Gregory R Hickey
- Douglas L Hickey
Questions people ask
Does The Hickey Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Hickey Family Foundation give?
$490,505 in tax year 2024, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Hickey Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert M Hickey (President/Director), Kontanze L Hickey (Vice President/Director), Gregory R Hickey (Secretary/Director) and Douglas L Hickey (Treasurer/Director).
What does The Hickey Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, international and faith communities.