Bruner R and Barbara H Dicus
Bruner R and Barbara H Dicus is a private foundation based in Enterprise, Alabama. It makes contributions to charitable, educational, and religious 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations.
Bruner R and Barbara H Dicus at a glance
In short: Bruner R and Barbara H Dicus gave $10K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $934.091), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,275
- +273.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +175.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $934
- +35.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $353,927
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Alabama (81% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Bruner R and Barbara H Dicus
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing lists Danny Dicus as the contact. Form and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions are listed as N/A. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Danny Dicus
Mailing address: 201 Aaron Drive, Enterprise, AL 36330
Phone: (334) 347-9516
Email: ddicus@alfabinc.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bruner R and Barbara H Dicus funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Weps ($2K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama (81%), Florida (10%), and Georgia (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bruner R and Barbara H Dicus gives
- 30% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 157% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 19% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2020) to $10K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Weps Enterprise, AL | Emergency Pregnancy Center | $1,500 |
| Shriners Children's Tampa, FL | Children's Hospital/Medicare Care | $1,000 |
| Life Teen Camp Covecrest Tiger, GA | Youth Retreat Center | $1,000 |
| Camp Dixie Lutheran Elberta, AL | Support Lutheran Outdoor Ministry | $1,000 |
| Coffee Co Family Services Ctr Enterprise, AL | Community Outreach and Resources | $1,000 |
| Hand up Enterprise Enterprise, AL | Providing Temporary Needs/Assistance | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Birmingham, AL | Provide Rooms and Meals for Families | $1,000 |
| Camp Ascca Jacksons Gap, AL | Camp for Children with Special Needs | $1,000 |
| Weps Enterprise, AL | Emergency Pregnancy Center | $750 |
| Imagination Library of Coffee Count Enterprise, AL | Kid's Fest | $525 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $353,927 | $14,962 | $14,545 | $10,275 | 11 | $11,783 | — | — |
| 2024 | $353,510 | $15,762 | $6,855 | $2,750 | 4 | $3,507 | — | $18,425 |
| 2023 | $344,603 | $4,900 | $4,988 | $4,200 | 5 | $4,870 | $11 | — |
| 2022 | $344,305 | $4,676 | $7,502 | $4,000 | 3 | $7,449 | — | — |
| 2021 | $348,557 | $12,744 | $7,338 | $4,000 | 5 | $6,470 | $2,456 | $19,066 |
| 2020 | $343,158 | $12,311 | $3,732 | $1,000 | 1 | — | $523 | $18,307 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its charitable activity consists of contributions to charitable, educational, and religious 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations. Its 2025 grants included support for an emergency pregnancy center, children’s healthcare, youth and outdoor ministries, community services, and arts programming.
Among its 2025 grantees, Ronald McDonald House Alabama, Inc. says its mission is to provide essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare. This is the grantee’s stated mission, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $10,275 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $1,500, with a median of $1,000. Notable grants included $1,500 to WEPS; $1,000 each to Shriners Children’s, Life Teen Camp Covecrest, Camp Dixie Lutheran, Coffee County Family Services Center, Hand Up Enterprise, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Birmingham, and Camp ASCCA; and $525 to Imagination Library of Coffee County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Barbara D Hickman as president, Sarah A Drennen as vice president, and Danny Dicus as secretary/treasurer.
Bruner R and Barbara H Dicus is led by Barbara D. Hickman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara D. Hickman
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danny Dicus
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah A. Drennen
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bruner R and Barbara H Dicus
How much does Bruner R and Barbara H Dicus give each year?
Bruner R and Barbara H Dicus gave $10K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3K across 4 grants.
What is Bruner R and Barbara H Dicus's typical grant size?
Bruner R and Barbara H Dicus's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $934, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bruner R and Barbara H Dicus give grants?
Bruner R and Barbara H Dicus gives mostly in Alabama: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (10%) and Georgia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Enterprise, AL (6 grants).
Does Bruner R and Barbara H Dicus give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Bruner R and Barbara H Dicus's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Bruner R and Barbara H Dicus's largest grantees?
Bruner R and Barbara H Dicus's largest 2025 grantees include Weps ($2,250 across 2 grants), Shriners Children's ($1,000) and Life Teen Camp Covecrest ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bruner R and Barbara H Dicus?
Bruner R and Barbara H Dicus reported $354K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $15K.
What does Bruner R and Barbara H Dicus fund?
The foundation states that its charitable activity consists of contributions to charitable, educational, and religious 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bruner R and Barbara H Dicus?
The 2025 filing lists Danny Dicus as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bruner R and Barbara H Dicus's EIN?
Bruner R and Barbara H Dicus's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0711092. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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