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The Thomas O and Cinda Hicks Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only model, and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation disbursed a total of $79.8K across nine grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
Austin, TX
$949.8K
51%
THE GEORGE W BUSH FOUNDATION
DALLAS, TX
$625K
34%
DALLAS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION INC
Dallas, TX
$100K
5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE THOMAS O AND CINDA HICKS FOUNDATION?
No. THE THOMAS O AND CINDA HICKS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE THOMAS O AND CINDA HICKS FOUNDATION give?
THE THOMAS O AND CINDA HICKS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas and Georgia. 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 THE THOMAS O AND CINDA HICKS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE THOMAS O AND CINDA HICKS FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE THOMAS O AND CINDA HICKS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE THOMAS O AND CINDA HICKS FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $80 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE THOMAS O AND CINDA HICKS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE THOMAS O AND CINDA HICKS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN, THE GEORGE W BUSH FOUNDATION, and DALLAS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE THOMAS O AND CINDA HICKS FOUNDATION?
THE THOMAS O AND CINDA HICKS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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