Private foundation · Indian River Shores, FL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Dickes Family Charitable Foundation
In 2025 it gave 2 grants worth $10,000 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $5,000.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $10,000
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $5,000
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $5,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Marion County, Hamilton County · plus 16 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $308,750
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $309K | $10K | 2 |
| 2024 | $58K | $31K | 6 |
| 2023 | $101K | $30K | 5 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- c/o Cynthia DICKES-NICOLAIDES · Indian River Shores · (847) 691-8937 · Dickesfamilyfoundation@gmail.com
- What to send
- A letter with background information of the organization and reasons for request of funds. Copy of the irs determination letter is required.
- Limits
- The foundation only contributes to public charities which are tax-exempt organizations under internal revenue code section 501 (c)(3). The foundation does not provide funds to individuals, taxable corporations, political organizations and other private foundations.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Scott B DickesPresident
- Cynthia Dickes-NicolaidesTreasurer
- Marclyn D PorterSecretary
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
It also made 2 grants to individual people. We don't list their names.