N W Dible Foundation
Historical FunderMarina Del Ray, California · EIN 44-6011216 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | GLORIA VANDO HICKOK |
|---|---|
| Address | 4316 MARINA CITY DR UNIT 133, MARINA DEL RAY CA 90292 |
| Phone | 9135293888 |
| Form and materials | NAME - PURPOSE - STATUS & OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND/OR PERFORMING ARTS |
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
80% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rabbit Hole Kc | N Kansas City, MO | Children's literacy | $5,000 |
| Fractured Atlas - Multistages | New York, NY | Performing arts | $3,000 |
| Batesville Area Arts Council | Kansas City, MO | Black ancestors awareness campaign | $1,500 |
| Beyond Baroque Foundation | Venice, CA | Literary arts | $1,250 |
| Charlotte Street Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Artist empowerment | $1,010 |
| Biographers International Organization | Santa Fe, NM | Literary arts | $1,000 |
| Bookmark Press | Parkville, MO | Literary arts | $1,000 |
| League of Professional Theatre Women | New York, NY | Billy allen awardee, general support | $1,000 |
| Museum of Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Poetry reading circle | $1,000 |
| Musicians Institute | Glendale, CA | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Pacific Resident Theatre | Venice, CA | Performing arts | $1,000 |
| The Writers Place | Kansas City, MO | Literary arts | $1,000 |
| Umkc New Letters | Kansas City, MO | Literary arts | $1,000 |
| Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City | Kansas City, MO | Performing arts | $750 |
| Kc Melting Pot Theatre | Kansas City, MO | Performing arts | $750 |
| Global Womens Empowerment Network | Woodland Hills, CA | Literary arts | $675 |
| Diabetes Foundation | Mahwah, NJ | Providing access to essential supplies, medication support, and free education | $500 |
| Kansas City Kansas Community College Foundation | Kansas City, KS | Phil miller scholarship fund | $500 |
| Scapegoat Press | Kansas City, MO | Literary arts | $500 |
| Western North Carolina Grow | Swannanoa, NC | Creation and stewardship of community forests & orchards | $500 |
| Academy of American Poets | New York, NY | Fellowships for poets | $104 |
| Poetry Society of America | New York, NY | Poetry appreciation | $100 |
| Sierra Club | Oakland, CA | To explore, enjoy, and protect the planet's wild places | $100 |
| Natures Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Supporting food producers and improving water management | $25 |
| American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults | Baltimore, MD | Braille books for children | $10 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($3,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,274 | 26 |
| 2024 | $31,350 | 23 |
| 2023 | $19,900 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611139349100526
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 44-6011216
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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