Also known as: Nelson and Vera Hicks Charitable FDN
Based on their 2025 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 391582654) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF filing, Nelson & Vera Hicks Charitable FDN reported 29 grants totaling $236,500 to 29 organizations, most often for general operating support. Its largest reported grant was $26,000 to Ymca of Dodge County.
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2 of the 29 grants in this filing (2025) — $24,500 — were reported for scholarships, fellowships, tuition or student financial aid.
Individual scholarship recipients named in the filing are not listed here.
| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ymca of Dodge County | BEAVER DAM, WI | $26,000 |
| ST Ambrose Academy | MADISON, WI | $20,000 |
| Church Health Services | BEAVER DAM, WI | $15,000 |
| Beaver DAM Scholarship Foundation | BEAVER DAM, WI | $12,500 |
| Green Valley Enterprises & Alzheimer Unit | BEAVER DAM, WI | $12,000 |
| Madison Area Technical College | MADISON, WI | $12,000 |
| Moraine Park Technical College | BEAVER DAM, WI | $12,000 |
| Charish Classical Academy | MADISON, WI | $10,000 |
| Rawhide Boys Ranch | NEW LONDON, WI | $10,000 |
| ST Vincent Depaul Beaver DAM | BEAVER DAM, WI | $10,000 |
| World Orphan Fund | RANDOLPH, WI | $10,000 |
| Central Wisconsin Christian School | WAUPUN, WI | $5,000 |
| Dodge County Center for the Arts | BEAVER DAM, WI | $5,000 |
| FOX Lake Public Library | FOX LAKE, WI | $5,000 |
| Gathering Source | JUNEAU, WI | $5,000 |
| Hustiford Public Library | HUSTIFORD, WI | $5,000 |
| Hutchinson Memorial Library | RANDOLPH, WI | $5,000 |
| Iron Ridge Public Library | IRON RIDGE, WI | $5,000 |
| Juneau Public Library | JUNEAU, WI | $5,000 |
| Lomira Public Library | LOMIRA, WI | $5,000 |
| New Beginnings Care Center | WISCONSIN DELLS, WI | $5,000 |
| Pave | BEAVER DAM, WI | $5,000 |
| Pediatrics Oncology Research Fund | MADISON, WI | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army of Dane County | MADISON, WI | $5,000 |
| ST Katharine Drexel Parish School Libraries | BEAVER DAM, WI | $5,000 |
| ST Stephens Luthern School Library | BEAVER DAM, WI | $5,000 |
| Theresa Public Library | THERESA, WI | $5,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Cancer Center | MADISON, WI | $5,000 |
| Bridges of Dodge County | BEAVER DAM, WI | $2,000 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025 — Part XV (grants paid). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
