The Thomas O and Cinda Hicks Foundation
The Thomas O and Cinda Hicks Foundation is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $29K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $80K.
The Thomas O and Cinda Hicks Foundation at a glance
In short: The Thomas O and Cinda Hicks Foundation gave $80K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $40K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $79,756
- -90.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,878
- -95.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $39,878
- Total assets
- $29,426
- -81.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Thomas O and Cinda Hicks Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The University of Texas at Austin ($75K). Together the top 2 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 8 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Thomas O and Cinda Hicks Foundation gives
- Giving grew 432% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $875K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | Educational Support | $74,756 |
| Masters Tournament Foundation Augusta, GA | Employee Relief Fund | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29,426 | $-27,285 | $93,224 | $79,756 | 2 | $86,234 | — | $4,275 |
| 2023 | $160,668 | $40,005 | $886,377 | $875,000 | 1 | $880,048 | $34,958 | $36,161 |
| 2022 | $1,212,428 | $17,227 | $4,824 | — | — | $1,280 | $12,123 | $44,651 |
| 2021 | $1,184,194 | $3,949 | $25,230 | $15,000 | 2 | — | — | $37,258 |
| 2020 | $1,178,838 | $3,278 | $26,651 | $23,500 | 3 | — | $3,278 | $31,916 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Thomas O and Cinda Hicks Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Thomas O and Cinda Hicks Foundation is led by Thomas O. Hicks, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas O. Hicks
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Catherine Forgrave Hicks
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cinda C. Hicks
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Thomas O and Cinda Hicks Foundation
How much does The Thomas O and Cinda Hicks Foundation give each year?
The Thomas O and Cinda Hicks Foundation gave $80K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $875K across 1 grant.
How large is The Thomas O and Cinda Hicks Foundation?
The Thomas O and Cinda Hicks Foundation reported $29K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $86K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Thomas O and Cinda Hicks Foundation operate?
The Thomas O and Cinda Hicks Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia, Texas.
What is The Thomas O and Cinda Hicks Foundation's EIN?
The Thomas O and Cinda Hicks Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2570214. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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