The Hickerson Foundation
The Hickerson Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Orange, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 6 grants totaling $295K. Net investment income was $48K.
The Hickerson Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hickerson Foundation gave $295K across 6 grants in 2023 (avg $49K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $295,000
- +103.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $49,167
- -32.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $1,799,152
- -12.1% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Virginia (86% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Hickerson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was The Montpelier Foundation ($135K). Together the top 6 received $295K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 19 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Hickerson Foundation gives
- Giving grew 97% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 290% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $145K (2022) to $295K (2023). In 2023 it made 6 grants totaling $295K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Montpelier Foundation Orange, VA | To aid and support organization | $135,000 |
| Charlottesville SPCA Charlottesville, VA | To support animal protection | $45,000 |
| The Boykin Spaniel Society Camden, SC | To support an aid in the foundation | $40,000 |
| Hope's Legacy Equine Rescue Afton, VA | To support animal protection. | $35,000 |
| Madison Greene Humane Society Ruckersville, VA | To support animal protection. | $20,000 |
| Rikki's Refuge Rapidan, VA | To support animal protection. | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,799,152 | $60,207 | $307,165 | $295,000 | 6 | $295,000 | $48,042 | $101,748 |
| 2022 | $2,046,110 | $75,495 | $160,455 | $145,000 | 2 | $145,000 | $55,109 | $118,516 |
| 2021 | $1,968,171 | $90,417 | $201,156 | $165,000 | 5 | $165,000 | $53,217 | $115,178 |
| 2020 | $2,078,910 | $23,851 | $169,368 | $150,000 | 6 | — | $19,937 | $115,320 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hickerson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $102K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Hickerson Foundation is led by Arthur H Bryant Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Arthur H Bryant Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elisa O O'Connell
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lloyd M Garnett
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 The Hickerson Foundation
How much does The Hickerson Foundation give each year?
The Hickerson Foundation gave $295K across 6 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $145K across 2 grants.
What is The Hickerson Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hickerson Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $37,500, and its average grant was $49,167, across 6 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Hickerson Foundation give grants?
The Hickerson Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (14%).
Does The Hickerson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Hickerson Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To support animal protection" (4 grants).
Who are The Hickerson Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hickerson Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include The Montpelier Foundation ($135,000), Charlottesville SPCA ($45,000) and The Boykin Spaniel Society ($40,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is The Hickerson Foundation?
The Hickerson Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $295K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $102K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Hickerson Foundation?
The Hickerson Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Orange, VA. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2023.
What is The Hickerson Foundation's EIN?
The Hickerson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5204030. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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