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Ray Hickey Foundation

Vancouver, Washington  ·  EIN 911887342  ·  Private foundation

Based in Vancouver, Washington, Ray Hickey Foundation has awarded $4.2M across 55 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Osu Foundation. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$800K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$13.8M
Total assets
55
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Ray Hickey Foundation funds

Ray Hickey Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, education, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessMental HealthYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, low-income communities, older adults, youth pop.

childrenfamilieslow-income communitiesolder adultsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Ray Hickey Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Osu Foundation
FUNDING FOR OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY'S VET MEDICINE COLLEGE
Corvallis, OR$500K2022
Humane Society for Sw Washington
PROVIDES SHELTER, RESCUE ASSISTANCE, REHOMING, FOR SMALL ANIMALS IN CLARK COUNTY WASHINGTON
Vancouver, WA$325K2024
Oregon Health Sciences University
ENDOWMENT SUPPORT FOR THE HEAD OF PEDIATRIC RESEARCH
Portland, OR$300K2023
Columbia River Maritime Museum Inc
MARITIME MUSEUM FOCUSED ON INTERPRETTING AND PROTECTING THE HISTORY OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Astoria, OR$250K2024
Humane Society of Sw Washington
Capital grant to renovate expand facility.
Vancouver, WA$250K2020
Peacehealth Sw Medical Center
FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS FOR RAY HICKEY HOSPICE HOUSE
Vancouver, WA$250K2021
Healing Opportunities Foundation
EQUINE THERAPY SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Brush Prairie, WA$150K2022
Sunshine Division
FOOD & CLOTHING ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES
Portland, OR$100K2022
Akin
SERVES CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES TO TRANSFORM POPULATION-LEVEL HEALTH & WELL-BEING AND DISRUPT SYSTEMIC CYCLES OF INEQUITY
Vancouver, WA$100K2024
Meals on Wheels People
PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS MEALS, HUMAN CONNECTIONS, AND SOCIAL SUPPORT TO SENIORS
Portland, OR$100K2023
Humane Society for Sw Washington
PROVIDES SHELTER, RESCUE ASSISTANCE, REHOMING, FOR SMALL ANIMALS IN CLARK COUNTY WASHINGTON
Vancouver, WA$100K2023
Sunshine Division
FOOD RELIEF TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED
Portland, OR$100K2023
Healing Opportunities Foundation
CARE OF THERAPY HORSES AND FACILITY
Brush Prairie, WA$80K2023
Humane Society for Sw Washington
ASSISTING VETERANS TO ACQUIRE PETS & SERVICE ANIMALS
Vancouver, WA$75K2021
Meals on Wheels
Provides meals for low income or home bound individuals.
Portland, OR$75K2020

Ray Hickey Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$800K
2021$785K
2022$885K
2023$905K
2024$825K

How to apply for funding from Ray Hickey Foundation

Ray Hickey Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Ray Hickey Foundation

Does Ray Hickey Foundation accept grant applications?
Ray Hickey Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Ray Hickey Foundation fund?
Ray Hickey Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Osu Foundation, Humane Society for Sw Washington, Oregon Health Sciences University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Ray Hickey Foundation give in grants?
Ray Hickey Foundation reported $800K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.2M over 55 grants.
Where is Ray Hickey Foundation located?
Ray Hickey Foundation is based in Vancouver, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 911887342.
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About this profile. This page is built from Ray Hickey Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Ray Hickey Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.