Bennie C Wickens Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Bennie C Wickens Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Lansing, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $105,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$105,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $100,000 the year before.
9% of its 2025 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 | $93,750 | 12 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 11 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $105,000 | 11 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Wickens Fdn Grant Committee 2510 Kerry Street 102, Lansing, MI 48912 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (517) 372-9600 |
| What to submit | Application should be made using the grant application and should include a current copy of the 501 (c)(3) determination letter. A copy of the grant application can be obtained by contacting the foundation. |
What Bennie C Wickens Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 10 | $95,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Lansing Food Bank | Emergency food assistance | $15,000 |
| Holy Cross Services | For Childcare program | $15,000 |
| Redeemer Church | For child care program | $15,000 |
| St Thomas Aqunias | For child care program | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Mentoring middle school youth | $10,000 |
| E Global Family | Advanced education program | $10,000 |
| Catholic Community of St Jude | Financial assistance to the underprivileged | $5,000 |
| Community Baptist Church of Lansing | Services and food to the underprivileged | $5,000 |
| Give-A-Kid Project | Financial assistance to the underprivileged | $5,000 |
| Lansing Old Newsboys | Purchase of children's footwear for underprivileged | $5,000 |
| Petals and Pinecones | Mentorship for young women | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cynthia M Knowlton
- Stephen Wickens
- Theresa A Wickens
- Connie L Wickens
- Kimberly Beck
- Kristen Johnson
Questions people ask
Does Bennie C Wickens Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Bennie C Wickens Foundation Inc give?
$105,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Bennie C Wickens Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Cynthia M Knowlton (Secretary), Stephen Wickens (President), Theresa A Wickens (Vice President) and Connie L Wickens (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Bennie C Wickens Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and faith communities.