The Hickey Family Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 46-1476598 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ROBERT HICKEY CO RYAN JURASKA LLP |
|---|---|
| Address | 141 W JACKSON BLVD STE 2250, CHICAGO IL 60604 |
| Phone | 3129220062 |
| Form and materials | BUSINESS LETTER REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | BOARD DISCRETION |
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
65% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Against Malaria Foundation | Kansas City, MO | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Give Directly | New York, NY | Drc relief, LA fires relief, texas flooding relief | $55,000 |
| Solar Aid | Austin, TX | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Global Giving | Washington, DC | Milton fund relief, pakistan reilief | $35,000 |
| Florida American Legion-John G Doran Memorial Post 158 | Treasure Island, FL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Cool Earth | Brookyn, NY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Hope Services Hawaii | Hilo, HI | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| The Catholic University of America | Washington, DC | Baseball athletic program | $10,000 |
| Misericordia Foundation | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Direct Relief | Santa Barbara, CA | Hurrican helene relief | $10,000 |
| Helen Keller International | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Holualoa Foundation of Arts and Culture | Holualoa, HI | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Night Ministry | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Tahirih Justice Ccenter | Falls Church, VA | Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| Family Programs Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Other Charitable Institutions (Each Less Than 2000) | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Chicago Children's Advocacy Center | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $6,005 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Shedd Aquarium | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Reading Power Inc | Lake Bluff, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Southern Florida Inc | Miami, FL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| New Incentives | Corvina, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Khan Academy | Mountain View, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Children's Health Foundation | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope Illinois | Wilmette, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Glenview, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pratham USA | Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| American Nutrition Association | Hinsdale, IL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| American Stage Theatre Company | St Petersburg, FL | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Smile Train | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Organic Consumers Association | Finland, MN | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Toys for Tots Foundation | Traingle, VA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Gardens | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Finca | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| React19 Inc | Oconomowoc, WI | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The National Vaccine Information Center | Sterling, VA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Albert Lea, MN | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Institute for Responsible Technology | Fairfield, IA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| The Florida Orchestra | St Petersburg, FL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Eckerd College | St Petersburg, FL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $490,505 | 44 |
| 2023 | $496,500 | 40 |
| 2022 | $820,000 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610229349100006
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1476598
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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