The Jim Hicks Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySierra Madre, California · EIN 27-1357705 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $17,500 and $30,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
14% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller Youth Institute | Pasadena, CA | Charity | $50,000 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission | Tustin, CA | Charity | $40,000 |
| Urban Youth Workers Institute | Santa Ana, CA | Charity | $35,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission | Los Angeles, CA | Charity | $30,000 |
| Stars Foundation | Pasadena, CA | Charity | $25,000 |
| Immigration Resource Center | Monrovia, CA | Charity | $25,000 |
| Eisenhower Foundation | Abilene, KS | Charity | $22,500 |
| Pacific Battleship Center | San Pedro, CA | Charity | $20,000 |
| Thomas House Family Shelter | Garden Grove, CA | Charity | $20,000 |
| College Access Plan | Pasadena, CA | Charity | $20,000 |
| The Welcome to America Project | Tempe, AZ | Charity | $17,500 |
| Center Theatre Group | Los Angeles, CA | Charity | $15,000 |
| LA Habra High School | LA Habra, CA | Charity | $7,000 |
| Maywood Center for Enriched Studies | Maywood, CA | Charity | $5,000 |
The return also lists 14 grants to individuals ($437,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $769,500 | 28 |
| 2023 | $615,144 | 34 |
| 2022 | $697,500 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602539349100030
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1357705
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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