The Hickerson Foundation appears to make a small number of sizable, targeted grants that reflect the personal interests of its donors rather than broad philanthropic mandates. Recent giving supports both local historic/cultural preservation (The Montpelier Foundation) and a breed‑specific canine organization (The Boykin Spaniel Society), suggesting priorities in heritage preservation and animal/breed support. Grants are large relative to the foundation’s total giving but concentrated into very few recipients.
Very concentrated giving: few (2) large grants that reflect donor interests, not broad diversified funding. No evidence of repeated small grants or programmatic portfolio; likely ad hoc or discretionary major gifts.
$145K
$2M
$75K
$160K
Most grants fall between $71K and $74K, with a median of $73K.
25th Percentile
$71K
Median
$73K
75th Percentile
$74K
About 50% of grants go to recipients in VA.
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Notable grantees: The Montpelier Foundation, The Boykin Spaniel Society
2023
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2023.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Boykin Spaniel Society | Camden, SC | $75,000 | 2023 | To support an aid in the foundation |
| The Montpelier Foundation | Orange, VA | $70,000 | 2023 | To aid and support organization |
The Boykin Spaniel Society
$75,000To support an aid in the foundation
The Montpelier Foundation
$70,000To aid and support organization