Dickes Family Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderIndian River Shores, Florida · EIN 36-3986636 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CO CYNTHIA DICKES-NICOLAIDES |
|---|---|
| Address | 270 Palm Way, Indian River Shores FL 32963 |
| Phone | 8476918937 |
| Dickesfamilyfoundation@gmail.com | |
| Form and materials | A LETTER WITH BACKGROUND INFORMATION OF THE ORGANIZATION AND REASONS FOR REQUEST OF FUNDS. COPY OF THE IRS DETERMINATION LETTER IS REQUIRED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION ONLY CONTRIBUTES TO PUBLIC CHARITIES WHICH ARE TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501 (C)(3). THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT PROVIDE FUNDS TO INDIVIDUALS, TAXABLE CORPORATIONS, POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS. |
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
88% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steuben County Community Foundation | Angola, IN | Clear lake yacht club bldg maint & preservation fund | $250,000 |
| Geneva Foundation of Presyterian Ho | Skokie, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hadley Institute | Winnetka, IL | Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Gps Girls Preparatory School | Chattanooga, TN | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Crossover Mission | Vero Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hunter Museum of American Art | Chattanooga, TN | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Riverside Theatre | Vero Beach, FL | Theatre for kids workshop initiative | $5,000 |
| Navy Marine Corp Relief Society | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Kenilworth Union Church | Kenilworth, IL | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Women's board undergraduate scholarship & kellogg school of mgmt | $3,500 |
| Giving Tree Acres Community Farm | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| INDIAN HILL club SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDA | Winnetka, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| University Club FoundATION | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Woman's Board of Rush Univ Med | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Cancer Research Foundation | Chicago, IL | The breakthrough board | $1,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Trinity college annual fund flexible operating | $1,000 |
| The Josselyn Center | Northbrook, IL | Unrestricted | $250 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($2,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $308,750 | 18 |
| 2024 | $58,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $101,000 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349101901
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3986636
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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