The S L Hickman Family Foundation
Historical FunderShaker Heights, Ohio · EIN 38-3349206 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SALLY D HICKMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O CORIENT 3401 TUTTLE RD SUITE, 290, SHAKER HEIGHTS OH 44122 |
| Phone | 5712635055 |
| Form and materials | ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE IN WRITING AND INCLUDE A DETAILED DESCRIPTION AS TO THE PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST |
| Deadlines | ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED AT THE FOUNDATION'S BUSINESS OFFICE NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 1. |
| Restrictions | ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS |
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
92% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Beauford Woodworking | Adrain, MI | Operating | $1,000,000 |
| Adrian College | Adrain, MI | Operating | $500,000 |
| Lenawee Community Foundation - Imagination Library | Adrian, MI | Operating | $100,000 |
| Mackinac Center | Midland, MI | Operating | $100,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Operating | $30,000 |
| Montessori Children's House | Adrian, MI | Operating | $15,000 |
| Hope Community Center | Adrian, MI | Operating | $10,000 |
| United Way - Lowcountry | Beaufort, SC | Operating | $10,000 |
| Adrian Kiwanis Foundation | Adrian, MI | Operating | $5,000 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundation | Moose, WY | Operating | $5,000 |
| Lenawee Juvenile County Court | Adrain, MI | Operating | $3,000 |
| Adrian Armory Community Center | Adrain, MI | Operating | $1,000 |
| K-1 Activity | Shaker Heights, OH | Operating | $41 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,779,041 | 13 |
| 2023 | $2,043,530 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349102466
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3349206
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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