Wicks Family Grace Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wicks Family Grace Foundation is a private foundation in Chesterfield, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $78,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$78,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $84,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $85,000 | 6 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $84,000 | 5 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $78,000 | 5 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Wicks Family Grace 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 Wicks Family Grace Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 3 | $38,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Light Ministries | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Family Vision Library | General purpose | $18,000 |
| Focus on the Family | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Joy FM Boost Radio | General purpose | $10,000 |
| One Heart Family Ministries | General purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elvesta A Wicks
- Bethany A Rye
- Grace J Yeung
Questions people ask
Does Wicks Family Grace Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wicks Family Grace Foundation give?
$78,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Wicks Family Grace Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elvesta A Wicks (Trustee), Bethany A Rye (Trustee) and Grace J Yeung (Trustee).
What does Wicks Family Grace Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.