Raymond & Margaret Vicker Trust
The Raymond & Margaret Vicker Trust is a private foundation based in Tucson, Arizona. Its 2025 filing lists grants to organizations supporting local charitable projects, children and families, education, conservation, youth experiencing homelessness, and cultural programs.
Raymond & Margaret Vicker Trust at a glance
In short: Raymond & Margaret Vicker Trust gave $183K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Arizona. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $183,000
- +5.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,250
- -12.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $2,949,948
- +9.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Raymond & Margaret Vicker Trust
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications are made by letter to K Alexander Hobson. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: K Alexander Hobson
Mailing address: 3430 E Sunrise Dr Ste 200, Tucson, AZ 85718-3236
Phone: (520) 792-1181
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Raymond & Margaret Vicker Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Caseys Children ($50K). Together the top 10 received $177K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 51 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona and 5% went to recipients in Massachusetts. The listed grants were predominantly to Arizona organizations, including several in Tucson.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Raymond & Margaret Vicker Trust open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $111K (2023) to $204K (2020). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $183K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Caseys Children Tucson, AZ | Provide Financial Assitance to Local Needy Families | $50,000 |
| Arizona Land & Water Trust Tucson, AZ | Support the organization's mission of Arizona land and water conservation | $45,000 |
| Escuela De Victoria Phoenix, AZ | Support Children's Edcuational Programs | $25,000 |
| CASA Adobes Rotary Foundation Tucson, AZ | Provide Funding for Rotary Club Local Charitable Projects | $15,000 |
| International School of Tucson Tucson, AZ | STEM Grant | $12,000 |
| Citizenship Coalition Dedham, MA | Support the Organization's Charitable Projects | $10,000 |
| CASA De Los Ninos Inc Tucson, AZ | Support the organization's project in assiting families exposed to trauma | $5,000 |
| Patronato San Xavier Tucson, AZ | To support the organization's mission of maintianing and conveying the significance of mission san xavier del bac | $5,000 |
| Rincon Rotary Club Foundation Tucson, AZ | Provide Funding for Rotary Club Local Charitable Projects | $5,000 |
| Youth on Their Own Tucson, AZ | Support the Organzation's Projects for Homeless Youth | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,949,948 | $503,946 | $253,635 | $183,000 | 12 | $184,250 | $428,381 | $178,471 |
| 2024 | $2,699,637 | $273,828 | $242,267 | $174,000 | 10 | $176,173 | $200,582 | $177,344 |
| 2023 | $2,668,076 | $223,242 | $175,162 | $110,500 | 9 | $114,426 | $154,509 | $157,645 |
| 2022 | $2,619,996 | $202,282 | $237,707 | $174,000 | 12 | $176,530 | $134,684 | $165,171 |
| 2021 | $2,655,421 | $265,015 | $214,916 | $155,000 | 8 | $156,926 | $199,302 | $175,431 |
| 2020 | $2,605,322 | $177,339 | $262,965 | $203,500 | 10 | — | $116,444 | $158,443 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Raymond & Margaret Vicker Trust reported a distributable amount of $178K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include support for children’s educational programs, Arizona land and water conservation, assistance to needy families, and local charitable projects.
Among its grantees, Youth On Their Own says it supports high school graduation and continued success for youth experiencing homelessness in Pima County. Patronato San Xavier says it funds and directs ethical conservation, conducts scientific research, and interprets the significance of Mission San Xavier del Bac. Casa de los Niños says its mission is to promote child well-being and family stability. The Tucson Festival of Books describes itself as a free, family-friendly celebration of literature.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $183,000 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $50,000, with a median grant of $7,500.
Largest listed awards included $50,000 to Caseys Children for financial assistance to local needy families, $45,000 to Arizona Land & Water Trust for its Arizona land and water conservation mission, $25,000 to Escuela de Victoria for children’s educational programs, and $15,000 to Casa Adobes Rotary Foundation for local charitable projects. Other listed grants included $12,000 to International School of Tucson for a STEM grant; $10,000 to Citizenship Coalition for charitable projects; and $5,000 each to Casa de los Niños, Patronato San Xavier, Rincon Rotary Club Foundation, and Youth On Their Own.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
K Alexander Hobson is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Raymond & Margaret Vicker Trust is led by K. Alexander Hobson, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
K. Alexander Hobson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kenneth A. Sliva (2020–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Raymond & Margaret Vicker Trust
How much does Raymond & Margaret Vicker Trust give each year?
Raymond & Margaret Vicker Trust gave $183K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $174K across 10 grants.
What is Raymond & Margaret Vicker Trust's typical grant size?
Raymond & Margaret Vicker Trust's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $15,250, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Raymond & Margaret Vicker Trust that year got $11K on average.
Where does Raymond & Margaret Vicker Trust give grants?
Raymond & Margaret Vicker Trust gives mostly in Arizona: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (10 grants).
Does Raymond & Margaret Vicker Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Raymond & Margaret Vicker Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Raymond & Margaret Vicker Trust's largest grantees?
Raymond & Margaret Vicker Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Caseys Children ($50,000), Arizona Land & Water Trust ($45,000) and Escuela De Victoria ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Raymond & Margaret Vicker Trust?
Raymond & Margaret Vicker Trust reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $184K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $178K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Raymond & Margaret Vicker Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for children’s educational programs, Arizona land and water conservation, assistance to needy families, and local charitable projects. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Raymond & Margaret Vicker Trust?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Raymond & Margaret Vicker Trust's EIN?
Raymond & Margaret Vicker Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0692755. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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