Bennie C Wickens Foundation Inc
Historical FunderLansing, Michigan · EIN 27-1076561 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | WICKENS FDN GRANT COMMITTEE |
|---|---|
| Address | 2510 KERRY STREET 102, LANSING MI 48912 |
| Phone | 5173729600 |
| Form and materials | 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. |
| Deadlines | NA |
| Restrictions | NA |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
9% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Lansing Food Bank | Lansing, MI | Emergency food assistance | $15,000 |
| Holy Cross Services | Saginaw, MI | For Childcare program | $15,000 |
| Redeemer Church | Lansing, MI | For child care program | $15,000 |
| St Thomas Aqunias | East Lansing, MI | For child care program | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Lansing, MI | Mentoring middle school youth | $10,000 |
| E Global Family | Honolulu, HI | Advanced education program | $10,000 |
| Catholic Community of St Jude | Dewitt, MI | Financial assistance to the underprivileged | $5,000 |
| Community Baptist Church of Lansing | Grand Ledge, MI | Services and food to the underprivileged | $5,000 |
| Give-A-Kid Project | Holt, MI | Financial assistance to the underprivileged | $5,000 |
| Lansing Old Newsboys | Lansing, MI | Purchase of children's footwear for underprivileged | $5,000 |
| Petals and Pinecones | Lansing, MI | Mentorship for young women | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $105,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $93,750 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349101928
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1076561
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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