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Hickory Foundation is a private trust based in LAMBERTVILLE, NJ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. The principal officer is Anchin Block & Anchin Llp. It holds total assets of $42.9M. Annual income is reported at $10.1M. Total assets have grown from $19.2M in 2011 to $42.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Maine. According to available records, Hickory Foundation has made 262 grants totaling $11.7M, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has grown from $1.2M in 2020 to $3M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $4.4M distributed across 98 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $500K, with an average award of $45K. The foundation has supported 85 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, New Jersey, Maine, which account for 56% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 16 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$22K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 53 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Hickory Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 262 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, NJ, ME.
Hickory Foundation has distributed a total of $11.7M across 262 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $45K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $500K.
Hickory Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Hickory Foundation is headquartered in LAMBERTVILLE, NJ. While based in NJ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 16 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia James | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$3.2M
Total Assets
$42.1M
Fair Market Value
$50.1M
Net Worth
$42.1M
Grants Paid
$3M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$2.2M
Distribution Amount
$2.3M
Total: $41.6M
Total Grants
262
Total Giving
$11.7M
Average Grant
$45K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
85
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New York Public LibraryCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $300K | 2023 |
| The Witherspoon InstituteCHARITABLE | Princeton, NJ | $250K | 2023 |
| Encounter For Culture & Education Inc(Encounter Books)CHARITABLE | New York, NY | $250K | 2023 |
| The Federalist SocietyCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $225K | 2023 |
| Hospital For Special SurgeryCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| Gilder Lehrman Institute Of American HistoryCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| Special Operations Warrior FoundationCHARITABLE | Tampa, FL | $200K | 2023 |
| Children'S Scholarship FundCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| The Foundation For Cultural Review IncCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $140K | 2023 |
| American Principles Project FoundationCHARITABLE | Arlington, VA | $100K | 2023 |
| Brighter Choice FoundationCHARITABLE | Glenmont, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Brooklin Botanic GardenCHARITABLE | Brooksville, ME | $50K | 2023 |
| The Life Flight FoundationCHARITABLE | Augusta, ME | $50K | 2023 |
| American Civil Rights InstituteCHARITABLE | Coeur Dalene, ID | $50K | 2023 |
| Institute For Free SpeechCHARITABLE | Alexandria, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| Capital Research CenterCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $40K | 2023 |
| David Horowitz Freedom CenterCHARITABLE | Sherman Oaks, NY | $35K | 2023 |
| Manhattan Institute For Policy ResearchCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Czech Greenways IncCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| BallotpediaCHARITABLE | Middleton, WI | $25K | 2023 |
| Center For Educational Innovation(Cei)CHARITABLE | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Goldwater InstituteCHARITABLE | Phoenix, AZ | $25K | 2023 |
| Goodman Institute For Public PolicyCHARITABLE | Dallas, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Landmark Legal FoundationCHARITABLE | Kansas City, MO | $25K | 2023 |
| Media Research Center IncCHARITABLE | Reston, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Parents Televison Council IncCHARITABLE | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Cure Childhood Cancer AssociationCHARITABLE | Rochester, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| New York Presbyterian Fund IncCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Fund For American StudiesCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $20K | 2023 |
| Pacific Research InstituteCHARITABLE | San Francisco, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| National Review InstituteCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Brooklin Volunteer Fire CompanyCHARITABLE | Brooklin, ME | $15K | 2023 |
| Center For Independent Thought IncCHARITABLE | Bala Cynwyd, PA | $15K | 2023 |
| New York Civil Rights CoalitionCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Sedgwick Brooklin Historical SocietyCHARITABLE | Sedgwick, ME | $10K | 2023 |
| Spence ChapinCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Peninsula Ambulance CorpsCHARITABLE | Blue Hill, ME | $10K | 2023 |
| The Claremont InstituteCHARITABLE | Upland, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| CommentaryCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Mackinac Center For Public PolicyCHARITABLE | Midland, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| Friend Memorial Public LibraryCHARITABLE | Brooklin, ME | $10K | 2023 |
| Island InstituteCHARITABLE | Rockland, ME | $10K | 2023 |
| Weill Cornell Medical Center(Wcmc)CHARITABLE | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Lambertvile-New Hope Ambulance & Rescue SquadCHARITABLE | Lambertville, NJ | $10K | 2023 |
| Free To Choose NetworkCHARITABLE | Erie, PA | $10K | 2023 |
| Friends Of AcadiaCHARITABLE | Bar Harbor, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Frank Lloyd Wright Building ConservancyCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Philanthropy RoundtableCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| St Huebert'S Animal WelfareCHARITABLE | Madison, NJ | $5K | 2023 |
| Frank Lloyd Wright TrustCHARITABLE | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2023 |