Richard K Dickens Jr and Lynne H Dickens Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlySt Joseph, Missouri · EIN 43-1782403 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $11,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Symphony | St Joseph, MO | Art appreciation | $12,000 |
| YWCA | St Joseph, MO | Community service | $11,000 |
| Bishop Leblond High School | St Joseph, MO | Education | $11,000 |
| Free Clinic | St Joseph, MO | Provide medical and dental care | $11,000 |
| Homeless Shelter Juda | St Joseph, MO | Community service | $9,000 |
| Aim High Academy | St Joseph, MO | Social care services | $6,000 |
| Mid City Excellence | St Joseph, MO | Helps inner city children | $5,000 |
| Hope Center Kc | Kansas City, MO | Community service | $5,000 |
| St Joseph Museum | St Joseph, MO | City museum | $4,000 |
| Nw Community Services | St Joseph, MO | Community service | $2,000 |
The return also lists 10 grants to individuals ($84,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $160,000 | 20 |
| 2024 | $155,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $134,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349102053
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1782403
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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