Paul and Beatriz Hicks Charitable Foundation
PAUL AND BEATRIZ HICKS CHARITABLE is a private foundation based in Coconut Grove, Florida. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations working in areas including vision rehabilitation, housing, humanitarian aid, health, and education.
Paul and Beatriz Hicks Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Paul and Beatriz Hicks Charitable Foundation gave $216K across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Florida. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $216,100
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- +8.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,403
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $3,344,009
- +6.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (2 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Paul and Beatriz Hicks Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: One Grove Isle Drive Apt 1502, Coconut Grove, FL 33133
Phone: (305) 883-0120
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paul and Beatriz Hicks Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Miami Lighthouse for the Blind ($25K). Together the top 10 received $130K.
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 181 grants of 181 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 14% to North Carolina, 4% to New York, 2% to Washington, DC, and 1% to Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Paul and Beatriz Hicks Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 38 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 95% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 127% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $116K (2020) to $216K (2024). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $216K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Lighthouse for the Blind Miami, FL | Vision Rehabilitation | $25,000 |
| St Mathew's House Naples, FL | POOR | $25,000 |
| Ilac Foundation Miami, FL | General | $15,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Hurricane | $15,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Corona Virus Pandemic | $10,000 |
| Respect Life Ministry Hollywood, FL | Education and Pregnancy Program | $8,000 |
| Doctors Withouth Borders New York, NY | Medical Assistance | $6,000 |
| Ilac Foundation Miami, FL | General | $6,000 |
| Marian Center School & Services IN Miami Gardens, FL | Wellbeing of Students and Adults | $5,100 |
| Children's Resources Miami, FL | Diamond Life Society-on Site Therapy | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,344,009 | $493,792 | $238,237 | $216,100 | 40 | $216,100 | $103,862 | $170,352 |
| 2023 | $3,131,973 | $-45,714 | $222,145 | $203,220 | 37 | $203,220 | $145,597 | $156,246 |
| 2022 | $3,401,332 | $884,578 | $251,939 | $206,100 | 35 | $206,100 | $105,416 | $163,176 |
| 2021 | $2,768,693 | $724,523 | $190,857 | $167,000 | 34 | $167,000 | $55,911 | $147,727 |
| 2020 | $2,235,877 | $312,989 | $125,879 | $115,500 | 35 | — | $43,218 | $113,518 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul and Beatriz Hicks Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $170K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied charitable purposes. For example, Miami Lighthouse for the Blind says it works to build a more inclusive society for blind and visually impaired people through education, training, research, and eye care. ILAC Foundation describes its work as promoting health, living conditions, and education for impoverished communities and farmers in the Dominican Republic. Samaritan’s Purse describes providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by poverty, disasters, disease, and other crises.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 40 grants totaling $216,100. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $4,000. Notable awards included $25,000 to Miami Lighthouse for the Blind for vision rehabilitation and $25,000 to St. Mathew’s House for “poor.” The foundation also gave $15,000 to ILAC Foundation for general purposes and $15,000 to Samaritan’s Purse for hurricane relief. Other 2024 grants included $8,000 to Respect Life Ministry for education and a pregnancy program, $6,000 to Doctors Without Borders for medical assistance, and $5,000 each to Marian Center School & Services, Children’s Resources, Habitat for Humanity, and Lotus House for purposes listed as student and adult wellbeing, on-site therapy, housing, and shelter, respectively.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul F. Hicks, Beatriz Hicks, Lilliana Alvelo, Graciella Maria Lorenzo Luaces, Jorge Rodriguez, and Ana Maria Crucet as trustees.
Paul and Beatriz Hicks Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ana Maria Crucet
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beatriz Hicks
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Graciella Maria Lorenzo Luaces
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jorge Rodriguez
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lilliana Alvelo
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul F. Hicks
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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 Paul and Beatriz Hicks Charitable Foundation
How much does Paul and Beatriz Hicks Charitable Foundation give each year?
Paul and Beatriz Hicks Charitable Foundation gave $216K across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $203K across 37 grants.
What is Paul and Beatriz Hicks Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Paul and Beatriz Hicks Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $5,403, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Paul and Beatriz Hicks Charitable Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Paul and Beatriz Hicks Charitable Foundation give grants?
Paul and Beatriz Hicks Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (18 grants), Boone, NC (2 grants) and Coconut Grove, FL (2 grants).
Does Paul and Beatriz Hicks Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of Paul and Beatriz Hicks Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Paul and Beatriz Hicks Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Paul and Beatriz Hicks Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Miami Lighthouse for the Blind ($25,000), Samaritan's Purse ($25,000 across 2 grants) and St Mathew's House ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Paul and Beatriz Hicks Charitable Foundation?
Paul and Beatriz Hicks Charitable Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $216K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $170K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Paul and Beatriz Hicks Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paul and Beatriz Hicks Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Paul and Beatriz Hicks Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Paul and Beatriz Hicks Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4928591. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Paul and Beatriz Hicks Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 August 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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