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The Hickerson Foundation

Accepts applications Orange, Virginia · EIN 205204030

The Hickerson Foundation is a private foundation in Orange, Virginia. In tax year 2023 it gave $295,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $37,500 and the largest $135,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

How to apply

Contactthe Hickenson Foundation
102 East Main Street, Orange, VA 22960
Phone or email(540) 672-6720
What to submitThere is a specific grant application required to be submitted.
RestrictionsAwards are granted only to organizations provided for the comfort of animals and to support veterinary oncology research. Organizations which practice euthanasia are excluded candidates unless the euthanasia is administered to end animal suffering or to an animal posing danger.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2023. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Hickerson Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Virginia.

StateGrantsAmount
Virginia5$255,000
South Carolina1$40,000

Grants paid in 2023

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Montpelier Foundation
Orange, VA
To aid and support organization$135,000
Charlottesville SPCA
Charlottesville, VA
To support animal protection$45,000
The Boykin Spaniel Society
Camden, SC
To support an aid in the foundation$40,000
Hope's Legacy Equine Rescue
Afton, VA
To support animal protection.$35,000
Madison Greene Humane Society
Ruckersville, VA
To support animal protection.$20,000
Rikki's Refuge
Rapidan, VA
To support animal protection.$20,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Hickerson Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.

How much does The Hickerson Foundation give?

$295,000 in tax year 2023, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $37,500.

Who runs The Hickerson Foundation?

Its 2023 filing lists Arthur H Bryant Jr (President), Elisa O O'Connell (Treasurer) and Lloyd M Garnett (Secretary).

What does The Hickerson Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly animals.

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