Nelson & Vera Hicks Charitable Fdn
The Nelson G and Vera C Hicks Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. The foundation was established in 1987 and operates as a 501(c)(3) organization.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$261K
+8.8% YoY
Grant Count
47
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+8.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Higher Education
- Science and STEM Education
- Scholarship programs
- Mortgage reduction
- Research funding
- General funding for Alzheimer's units and hospice care
- Administrative support
Grantmaking
Average Grant
amount and median grant amount data available but not specified in sources
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grant-making is primarily focused on Wisconsin and Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $2,431,413
- Total giving: $261,000
- Total revenues: $295,335
- Total expenses: $266,781
- Number of employees: 0
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
231 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include St Ambrose Academy ($25,000), Church Health Services ($15,000), Beaver Dam Scholarship Foundation ($12,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ARTS FOR ALL WISCONSIN MADISON, WI | GENERAL FUNDING | $2,000 |
| BEAVER DAM FAMILY CENTER BEAVER DAM, WI | MORTGAGE REDUCTION | $5,000 |
| BEAVER DAM HIGH SCHOOL BEAVER DAM, WI | GENERAL FUNDING | $3,000 |
| BEAVER DAM PUBLIC LIBRARY BEAVER DAM, WI | GENERAL FUNDING | $10,000 |
| BEAVER DAM SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION BEAVER DAM, WI | SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS | $12,500 |
| BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS OF DODGE COUNTY & WATERTOWN COMMUNITY WATERTOWN, WI | GENERAL FUNDING | $2,000 |
| BOY SCOUT TROOPS 736 724 BEAVER DAM, WI | GENERAL FUNDING | $1,000 |
| BRIDGES OF DODGE COUNTY BEAVER DAM, WI | GENERAL FUNDING (HOSPICE CARE) | $2,000 |
| CENTRAL WISCONSIN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL WAUPUN, WI | GENERAL FUNDING | $5,000 |
| CHARISH CLASSICAL ACADEMY MADISON, WI | GENERAL FUNDING | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN KARSTEN | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ROBERT H KELLER | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| WILFRED E KINNEY | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Nelson & Vera Hicks Charitable Fdn fund?
The foundation's grantmaking focuses on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Higher Education • Science and STEM Education • Scholarship programs • Mortgage reduction • Research funding • General funding for Alzheimer's units and hospice care • Administrative support
How do I apply for a grant from Nelson & Vera Hicks Charitable Fdn?
**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $500–$25,000 • Average grant amount and median grant amount data available but not specified in sources • The foundation made 47 grants in its most recent fiscal year **Recent Grants (2024):** • Church Health Services: $15,000 (Administrative Support Campaign) • Beaver Dam Scholarship Foundation: $12,500 (Scholarship Programs) • Moraine Park Technical College - Veba Trust: $12,000 (General Funding)
Where does Nelson & Vera Hicks Charitable Fdn make grants?
The foundation's grant-making is primarily focused on Wisconsin and Illinois.
What size grants does Nelson & Vera Hicks Charitable Fdn award?
In 2024, Nelson & Vera Hicks Charitable Fdn awarded 47 grants totaling $261K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Nelson & Vera Hicks Charitable Fdn's EIN?
Nelson & Vera Hicks Charitable Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1582654. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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