Foundation profile
Nelson & Vera Hicks Charitable FDN
Private foundation · Madison, WI
Accepts applications Has $261k left to give
Grants (last 3 years)
47
Total given (last 3 years)
$261k
Median grant
$5k
Range
$500 – $25k
Giving by year
Total grants paid per tax year, as reported to the IRS.
Where the money goes
Causes
Interfaith coalition · 17%Public foundation · 14%Voluntary employee beneficiary association · 14%Alumni association · 14%Human services · 11%
States
WisconsinIllinois
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