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The Hickory Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in New York, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Witherspoon Institute Inc
$1.3M
7%
THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY ASTOR LENOX AND TILDEN FOUNDATIONS
$1.1M
6%
THE FEDERALIST SOCIETY FOR LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY STUDIES
$1.1M
6%
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Total No. of Grants
53
Median 1st year grant
$12K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HICKORY FOUNDATION?
No. HICKORY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HICKORY FOUNDATION give?
HICKORY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, New Jersey, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are HICKORY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HICKORY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HICKORY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, HICKORY FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $2.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HICKORY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, HICKORY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 90 grantees. Recent grantees include Witherspoon Institute Inc, THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY ASTOR LENOX AND TILDEN FOUNDATIONS, and THE FEDERALIST SOCIETY FOR LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY STUDIES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HICKORY FOUNDATION?
HICKORY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.