Nelson G and Vera C Hicks Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderMadison, Wisconsin · EIN 39-1582654 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$259K
Organizations funded42
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$7.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JOHN KARSTEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 4 FOND DU LAC STREET, WAUPUN WI 53963 |
| Phone | 9203248658 |
| Form and materials | INFORMAL |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | CHURCHES,CHARITABLE,SCIENTIFIC & EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS PREFERABLY LOCATED IN BEAVER DAM, WISCONSIN |
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
2% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Dodge County | Beaver Dam, WI | General funding | $26,000 |
| St Ambrose Academy | Madison, WI | General funding | $20,000 |
| Church Health Services | Beaver Dam, WI | Administrative support campaign | $15,000 |
| Beaver Dam Scholarship Foundation | Beaver Dam, WI | Scholarship programs | $12,500 |
| Green Valley Enterprises & Alzheimer Unit | Beaver Dam, WI | General funding - alzheimers unit | $12,000 |
| Madison Area Technical College | Madison, WI | Scholarship programs | $12,000 |
| Moraine Park Technical College | Beaver Dam, WI | General funding | $12,000 |
| Charish Classical Academy | Madison, WI | General funding | $10,000 |
| Rawhide Boys Ranch | New London, WI | General funding | $10,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Beaver Dam | Beaver Dam, WI | Mortgage reduction | $10,000 |
| World Orphan Fund | Randolph, WI | General funding | $10,000 |
| Central Wisconsin Christian School | Waupun, WI | General funding | $5,000 |
| Dodge County Center for the Arts | Beaver Dam, WI | General funding | $5,000 |
| Fox Lake Public Library | Fox Lake, WI | General funding | $5,000 |
| Gathering Source | Juneau, WI | General funding | $5,000 |
| Hustiford Public Library | Hustiford, WI | General funding | $5,000 |
| Hutchinson Memorial Library | Randolph, WI | General funding | $5,000 |
| Iron Ridge Public Library | Iron Ridge, WI | General funding | $5,000 |
| Juneau Public Library | Juneau, WI | General funding | $5,000 |
| Lomira Public Library | Lomira, WI | General funding | $5,000 |
| New Beginnings Care Center | Wisconsin Dells, WI | General funding | $5,000 |
| Pave | Beaver Dam, WI | 135General funding | $5,000 |
| Pediatrics Oncology Research Fund | Madison, WI | General funding | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army of Dane County | Madison, WI | General funding | $5,000 |
| St Katharine Drexel Parish School Libraries | Beaver Dam, WI | General funding | $5,000 |
| St Stephens Luthern School Library | Beaver Dam, WI | General funding | $5,000 |
| Theresa Public Library | Theresa, WI | General funding | $5,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Cancer Center | Madison, WI | Research funding | $5,000 |
| Beaver Dam High School | Beaver Dam, WI | General funding | $3,000 |
| Dodge County Community Concert Association | Beaver Dam, WI | General funding | $3,000 |
| Pregnancy Support Center of Dodge County | Beaver Dam, WI | General funding | $3,000 |
| Arts for All Wisconsin | Madison, WI | General funding | $2,000 |
| Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Dodge County & Watertown Community | Watertown, WI | General funding | $2,000 |
| Bridges of Dodge County | Beaver Dam, WI | General funding (hospice care) | $2,000 |
| Dodge County Toy Bank | Beaver Dam, WI | General funding | $2,000 |
| Mary's Room - Clothes 4 Kids | Beaver Dam, WI | General funding | $2,000 |
| Opportunity International | Chicago, IL | General funding | $2,000 |
| Boy Scout Troops 736 724 | Beaver Dam, WI | General funding | $1,000 |
| Dodge County Historical Foundation | Beaver Dam, WI | General funding | $1,000 |
| Pal - Partners Are Learning | Beaver Dam, WI | General funding | $500 |
| The Arc of Dodge County | Beaver Dam, WI | General funding | $500 |
| The Juliette Low Girl Scout Activity Center | Beaver Dam, WI | General funding | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $259,000 | 42 |
| 2024 | $261,000 | 47 |
| 2023 | $240,000 | 47 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640789349100754
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1582654
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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