J Michael & Marilyn P Hickey Charitable Foundation
J Michael & Marilyn P Hickey Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $46K. Net investment income was $131K.
J Michael & Marilyn P Hickey Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: J Michael & Marilyn P Hickey Charitable Foundation gave $46K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $46,450
- -0.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,742
- +16.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $1,220,505
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who J Michael & Marilyn P Hickey Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Granite United Way ($34K across 2 grants). Together the top 5 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How J Michael & Marilyn P Hickey Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 132% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $20K (2021) to $47K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Granite United Way Manchester, NH | Granite United Way - Southern Region, FUTURE INSIGHT, NEW HAMPSHIRE FOOD BANK, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER MANCHESTER, FAMILIES IN TRANSITION, MOORE CENTER SERVICES, PASTORAL COUNSELING SERVICES, CROSSROADS HOUSE INC., HAVEN, CROTCHED MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION/CMFKIDS, AND BIG BROTHERS AND BIG SISTERS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE | $26,450 |
| Granite United Way Manchester, NH | Waypoint-sleepout 2024 sponsorship, david krempel's brain injury center, haven, and crossroads house | $8,000 |
| University of New Hampshire Foundation Incorporate Durham, NH | Wildcats for life fund, unh football, women's hockey program, unh marching band, women's gymnastics, women's field hockey, unh hockey arena renovation project, and cheryl dixon scholarship fund | $7,000 |
| Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire Bedford, NH | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| New Hampshire SPCA Stratham, NH | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| James W Foley Legacy Foundation Inc Portsmouth, NH | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,220,505 | $139,068 | $70,640 | $46,450 | 6 | $52,874 | $130,620 | $56,886 |
| 2023 | $1,152,077 | $48,237 | $68,515 | $46,698 | 7 | $52,997 | $40,950 | $51,377 |
| 2022 | $1,172,355 | $13,284 | $65,289 | $41,255 | 7 | $47,431 | $7,136 | $55,115 |
| 2021 | $1,224,360 | $163,593 | $42,252 | $20,000 | 7 | $26,025 | $154,574 | $61,444 |
| 2020 | $1,103,019 | $87,515 | $59,074 | $39,000 | 10 | — | $69,743 | $56,253 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J Michael & Marilyn P Hickey Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J Michael & Marilyn P Hickey Charitable Foundation is led by J Michael Hickey, President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
J Michael Hickey
President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn P Hickey
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 J Michael & Marilyn P Hickey Charitable Foundation
How much does J Michael & Marilyn P Hickey Charitable Foundation give each year?
J Michael & Marilyn P Hickey Charitable Foundation gave $46K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $47K across 7 grants.
What is J Michael & Marilyn P Hickey Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
J Michael & Marilyn P Hickey Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,500, and its average grant was $7,742, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J Michael & Marilyn P Hickey Charitable Foundation give grants?
J Michael & Marilyn P Hickey Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New Hampshire: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Manchester, NH (2 grants).
Does J Michael & Marilyn P Hickey Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of J Michael & Marilyn P Hickey Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are J Michael & Marilyn P Hickey Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
J Michael & Marilyn P Hickey Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Granite United Way ($34,450 across 2 grants), University of New Hampshire Foundation Incorporate ($7,000) and Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is J Michael & Marilyn P Hickey Charitable Foundation?
J Michael & Marilyn P Hickey Charitable Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is J Michael & Marilyn P Hickey Charitable Foundation's EIN?
J Michael & Marilyn P Hickey Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3947778. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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