Fikes Foundation
To support various 501(c)(3) charitable organizations, including children's miracle network hospital and the mclane scott & white children's hospital located in temple, Texas. The Fikes Foundation will also be involved in supporting other 501(c)(3) charitable organizations in various communities and will donate money to colleges and universities to fund the c.e. Fikes endowed scholarship funds, many of which have already been established at colleges and universities in and near the communities we serve. The scholarships are available to all students as determined by the college or university.
Fikes Foundation at a glance
In short: Fikes Foundation gave $600K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $300K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $600,000
- +115.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $300,000
- +331.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $300,000
- Total assets
- $43,434
- -92.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Fikes Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Mary Hardin-Baylor ($550K). Together the top 2 received $600K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 15 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Fikes Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1474% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2021) to $600K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $600K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX | Fund c.e. Fikes endowed scholarship fund at the univerity of mary-hardin baylor | $550,000 |
| Baylor Scott & White Central Texas Foundation Temple, TX | For General Operation of the Non-Profit. | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43,434 | $108,100 | $646,904 | $600,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $582,238 | $475,215 | $361,850 | $278,100 | 4 |
| 2022 | $468,873 | $367,898 | $303,500 | $262,500 | 3 |
| 2021 | $404,475 | $287,408 | $78,919 | $38,130 | 5 |
| 2020 | $195,986 | $268,657 | $197,584 | $197,584 | 1 |
About Fikes Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Fikes Foundation is a public charity, based in Temple, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $43K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $600K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fikes Foundation is led by Raymond Smith, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Raymond Smith
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arthur Fizell Jr.
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Gilbert
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Marino
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim C. Fikes
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tate Seideman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Ken Rowland (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mike Raisbeck (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: David Drew (2022) — Director
- Former: H. Lorne Brockway (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Fikes Foundation
How much does Fikes Foundation give each year?
Fikes Foundation gave $600K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $278K across 4 grants.
How large is Fikes Foundation?
Fikes Foundation reported $43K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $108K.
Where does Fikes Foundation operate?
Fikes Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, Tennessee, Texas.
What is Fikes Foundation's EIN?
Fikes Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0774637. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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