The S L Hickman Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Shaker Heights, Ohio, registered in 1997, with $3,448,121 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.4M
▲ 132.9% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.3M
Net assets
$28.9M
Employees
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Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for The S L Hickman Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For The S L Hickman Family Foundation: 153 mo reserves · +34% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for The S L Hickman Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For The S L Hickman Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $236K (FY2013) to $3.4M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
34.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$28.9M
Total liabilities
$5,000
Net assets
$28.9M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,448,121▲133% | $2,270,865▼5.5% | $28,865,083▲3.2% | $28,870,083▼0.3% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $1,480,224▲3.7% | $2,402,361▼9.4% | $27,967,898▲3.6% | $28,951,231▲7.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,428,008▼57.9% | $2,652,677▲25.2% | $27,003,716▼19.0% | $27,003,716▼21.2% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $3,390,563▲192% | $2,119,331▲9.3% | $33,329,098▲17.6% | $34,251,098▲19.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,161,780▲9.5% | $1,938,442▲26.6% | $28,335,384▲5.4% | $28,585,384▲6.3% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $1,060,712▼54.8% | $1,531,154▲19.1% | $26,891,519▲247% | $26,891,519▲247% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $2,347,202▼6.5% | $1,285,198▲245% | $7,738,583▲15.0% | $7,738,583▲15.0% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $2,511,012▲302% | $372,387▼18.7% | $6,728,267▲46.6% | $6,728,267▲46.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $625,086▼73.2% | $458,022▲0.6% | $4,590,000▲4.2% | $4,590,000▲4.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $2,334,096▲890% | $455,399▼4.9% | $4,403,955▲57.0% | $4,403,955▲55.7% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $235,652 | $479,115▲5.9% | $2,804,686▼5.9% | $2,827,807▼6.2% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $452,283▼0.3% | $2,981,059▼6.8% | $3,016,253▼6.2% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $453,453▼27.8% | $3,198,978▼14.1% | $3,214,978▼13.6% | 990PF |
| 2010 | — | $627,809 | $3,722,963 | $3,722,963 | 990PF |
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Data for The S L Hickman Family Foundation (EIN 38-3349206) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.