Hickey Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Chicago, IL EIN: 36-3025974

EducationReligionHuman services

Hickey Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $120K.

Key facts about Hickey Foundation Inc

EIN: 36-3025974
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $119,924
Grants made (2024): 9
Average grant: $13,325
Median grant: $3,000
Primary geography: Florida (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Hickey Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Hickey Foundation Inc's 9 itemized 2024 grants were Florida (50%) and Illinois (48%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants). 67% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How Hickey Foundation Inc gives

Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$120K

-43.4% YoY

Grant Count

+125.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13K

-74.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hickey Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Hickey Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Hickey Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $120K.

Focus Areas

EducationReligionHuman services

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Florida $60K (50%)

Illinois $58K (48%)

Minnesota $2K (2%)

Share of all 9 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Arizona California Florida Illinois Indiana Minnesota Missouri Ohio Texas Wisconsin

Cities

ChicagoTucsonOrlandoTusconWestern SpringsIndependencePalos HillsRochesterSan MarcosGlenviewHoustonNogalesOrland ParkPortageRacineSpringfieldWheaton

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	—	$126,986	$342,098
Revenue	$5	$3,746	$686
Expenses	$126,991	$218,858	$676,368
Qualifying Distributions	$123,578	$215,245	$661,872
Net Investment Income	—	$501	—
Distributable Amount	$2,153	$13,911	$20,665

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

41 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Schwab Charitable Fund ($60,000), Big Shoulders Fund ($40,000), St John of the Cross ($6,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND Orlando, FL	GENERAL	$60,000
BIG SHOULDERS FUND Chicago, IL	GENERAL SUPPORT	$40,000
ST JOHN OF THE CROSS Western Springs, IL	RELIGIOUS	$6,000
ST MALACHY SCHOOL Chicago, IL	RELIGIOUS	$3,000
ST MICHAEL PARISH Orland Park, IL	GENERAL SUPPORT	$3,000
MAYO CLINIC Rochester, MN	MEDICAL	$2,000
EVANS SCHOLARS FOUNDATION Glenview, IL	GENERAL SUPPORT	$2,000
ST MICHAEL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Wheaton, IL	GENERAL SUPPORT	$2,000
ST BARNABAS PARISH Chicago, IL	GENERAL SUPPORT	$1,924

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
William M Hickey Jr	President/Director	0.5	—
Maureen Kevin	Director	0.5	—
Brian Hickey	Director	0.5	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

EducationReligionHuman services

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hickey Foundation Inc?

Hickey Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Chicago, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Hickey Foundation Inc operate?

Hickey Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Texas, Wisconsin.

What size grants does Hickey Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Hickey Foundation Inc awarded 9 grants totaling $120K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Hickey Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Hickey Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.