Hickory Fund Inc
Historical FunderMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 39-6069677 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | httpshickoryfundorgapply-now |
|---|---|
| Address | 10361 W INNOVATION DR 350, MILWAUKEE WI 53226 |
| Phone | 4142038040 |
| info@hickoryfund.org | |
| Form and materials | https://hickoryfund.org/apply-now/ |
| Deadlines | https://hickoryfund.org/apply-now/ |
| Restrictions | https://hickoryfund.org/apply-now/ |
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
14% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Public Museum | Milwaukee, WI | Capital / accessibility in the future museum | $50,000 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Wiscon | West Allis, WI | Program / think ability wisconsin center | $25,000 |
| St Francis Childrens Center | Milwaukee, WI | Program / gear for growth lending library | $25,000 |
| Covey Inc | Oshkosh, WI | Program / lets talk about it | $20,000 |
| Fishing Has No Boundaries Inc | Hayward, WI | Capital / training and adaptive equipment | $17,000 |
| Milwaukee Rescue Mission | Milwaukee, WI | Program / sensory resources for students with special needs | $5,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Hudson, OH | Daf giving | $3,000 |
The return also lists 10 grants to individuals ($145,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $290,000 | 17 |
| 2024 | $272,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $280,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611129349100321
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-6069677
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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