Hicks Family Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing financial support primarily through general operating grants. Its mission centers on enhancing the well-being of children and families, with a particular focus on youth development, food security, and human services. The foundation supports various nonprofit organizations that address these issues, including food banks and youth development programs. It has a notable commitment to assisting organizations that provide essential services to vulnerable populations, reflecting its values of community support and social responsibility.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established nonprofits providing general operating support for youth development or local human services in Oregon (or with a clear Oregon program), ideally introduced through a board member, existing grantee, or trusted intermediary.
Good Fit
- • Programs focused on children and youth or local human services in Oregon
- • Requesting general operating support rather than highly restricted project funding
- • Existing relationship or referral from a current or past grantee or a board member
- • Capacity to manage and report on mid-to-large unrestricted grants
Geography
Latest-year giving went to two states but was overwhelmingly concentrated in Oregon (about 96% of dollars), and earlier filings show occasional grants to California and DC, indicating a regional (state-level) footprint rather than national reach.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows three distinct recipients, while 2022 included 12 different grantees; overall the portfolio shows a mix of years with broader distributions and years with few, larger grants, so recipient breadth is moderate.
New Applicants
Although new recipients appear in the filings, the foundation’s materials and filing indicate it funds only preselected applicants (invitation-only), so an unfamiliar organization is unlikely to enter the portfolio without a direct referral or relationship.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
