Hickory Fund Inc
Accepts applications
Hickory Fund Inc is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $290,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$290,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$7.2 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2025 was up from $272,000 the year before.
70% 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 | $280,000 | 20 | $6.3 million |
| 2024 | $272,000 | 14 | $6.8 million |
| 2025 | $290,000 | 17 | $7.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | httpshickoryfundorgapply-now 10361 W Innovation Dr 350, Milwaukee, WI 53226 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (414) 203-8040, info@hickoryfund.org |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | https://hickoryfund.org/apply-now/ |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Hickory Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 10 | $204,500 |
| South Carolina | 6 | $82,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Public Museum | Capital / accessibility in the future museum | $50,000 |
| Individual | Capital / new building | $40,000 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Wiscon | Program / think ability wisconsin center | $25,000 |
| St Francis Childrens Center | Program / gear for growth lending library | $25,000 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank | Capital / equipment purchase for partner agencies | $20,000 |
| Covey Inc | Program / lets talk about it | $20,000 |
| Fishing Has No Boundaries Inc | Capital / training and adaptive equipment | $17,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Bluffton-Hilton Hea | Operating / meal delivery program | $15,000 |
| Individual | Operating / the market | $15,000 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank | Operating / partnering with local farmers to build food security | $15,000 |
| Individual | Operating / equine therapy | $10,000 |
| Individual | Operating / therapy services for children / survivors of sexual assault | $10,000 |
| Individual | Program / guardianship & futures planning handbook | $7,500 |
| The First Tee of the Lowcountry | Operating / program for underserved youth & individuals with disabilities | $7,500 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | Program / sensory resources for students with special needs | $5,000 |
| Individual | Program / adaptive technology e-gaming | $5,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Daf giving | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Melissa Roberts
- Jennifer D'amato
- Cynthia L Linnan
- John P Linnan
- Nicholas K Linnan
Questions people ask
Does Hickory Fund Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: https://hickoryfund.org/apply-now/.
How much does Hickory Fund Inc give?
$290,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Hickory Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Melissa Roberts (Director), Jennifer D'amato (Sec / Dir), Cynthia L Linnan (Pres / Dir) and John P Linnan (Treasurer / Dir) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Hickory Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, youth programs and disability.