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Bennie C Wickens Foundation Inc

  • Lansing, MI
  • Tax-exempt since June 2011
  • EIN: 27-1076561

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Grantmaking Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$86.4k (2024)

Expenses
$118k (2024)

Total Assets
$1.61M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$86,371
Expenses
$117,845
Net Income
-$31,474
Net Assets
$1,606,119
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $31
0.0%
Dividends $59,332
68.7%
Sales of Assets $27,008
31.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $101,732
86.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,606,119
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,606,119
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Stephen Wickens (President) $0 $0
Theresa A Wickens (Vice President) $0 $0
Cynthia M Knowlton (Secretary) $0 $0
Connie L Wickens (Director) $0 $0
Kimberly Beck (Director) $0 $0
Kristen Johnson (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 14, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$67,571
Expenses
$111,011
Net Income
-$43,440
Net Assets
$1,697,705
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $105
0.2%
Dividends $52,382
77.5%
Sales of Assets $15,084
22.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $95,355
85.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,697,705
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,697,705
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Stephen Wickens (President) $0 $0
Theresa A Wickens (Vice President) $0 $0
Cynthia M Knowlton (Secretary) $0 $0
Connie L Wickens (Director) $0 $0
Kimberly Beck (Director) $0 $0
Kristen Johnson (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 9, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$78,889
Expenses
$130,642
Net Income
-$51,753
Net Assets
$1,733,550
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $21
0.0%
Dividends $46,499
58.9%
Sales of Assets $32,369
41.0%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $113,958
87.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,733,550
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,733,550
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Stephen Wickens (President) $0 $0
Theresa A Wickens (Vice President) $0 $0
Cynthia M Knowlton (Secretary) $0 $0
Connie L Wickens (Director) $0 $0
Kimberly Beck (Director) $0 $0
Kristen Johnson (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 9, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$80,656
Expenses
$18,132
Net Income
$62,524
Net Assets
$1,758,465
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $2
0.0%
Dividends $40,819
50.6%
Sales of Assets $39,835
49.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,098
6.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,758,465
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,758,465
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Stephen Wickens (President) $0 $0
Theresa A Wickens (Vice President) $0 $0
Cynthia M Knowlton (Secretary) $0 $0
Connie L Wickens (Director) $0 $0
Kimberly Beck (Director) $0 $0
Kristen Johnson (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 12, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$80,161
Expenses
$136,201
Net Income
-$56,040
Net Assets
$1,640,444
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $3
0.0%
Dividends $54,224
67.6%
Sales of Assets $25,934
32.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $116,877
85.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,640,445
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $1,640,444
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Stephen Wickens (President) $0 $0
Theresa A Wickens (Vice President) $0 $0
Cynthia M Knowlton (Secretary) $0 $0
Connie L Wickens (Director) $0 $0
Kimberly Beck (Director) $0 $0
Kristen Johnson (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 11, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$65,446
Expenses
$109,955
Net Income
-$44,509
Net Assets
$1,916,333
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $34
0.1%
Dividends $48,772
74.5%
Sales of Assets $16,640
25.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $91,349
83.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,916,334
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $1,916,333
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Stephen Wickens (President) $0 $0
Theresa A Wickens (Vice President) $0 $0
Cynthia M Knowlton (Secretary) $0 $0
Connie L Wickens (Director) $0 $0
Kimberly Beck (Director) $0 $0
Kristen Johnson (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 15, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$62,300
Expenses
$13,688
Net Income
$48,612
Net Assets
$1,725,853
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $7
0.0%
Dividends $40,785
65.5%
Sales of Assets $21,508
34.5%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,100
8.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,725,853
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,725,853
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Stephen Wickens (President) $0 $0
Theresa A Wickens (Vice President) $0 $0
Cynthia M Knowlton (Secretary) $0 $0
Connie L Wickens (Director) $0 $0
Kimberly Beck (Director) $0 $0
Kristen Johnson (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 10, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$75,014
Expenses
$134,873
Net Income
-$59,859
Net Assets
$1,810,312
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $32,738
43.6%
Dividends $26,713
35.6%
Sales of Assets $15,563
20.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $121,997
90.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,810,312
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,810,312
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Stephen Wickens (President) $0 $0
Theresa A Wickens (Vice President) $0 $0
Cynthia M Knowlton (Secretary) $0 $0
Connie L Wickens (Director) $0 $0
Kimberly Beck (Director) $0 $0
Kristen Johnson (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on April 30, 2018

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$78,876
Expenses
$137,573
Net Income
-$58,697
Net Assets
$1,772,665
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $48,570
61.6%
Dividends $26,107
33.1%
Sales of Assets $4,199
5.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $128,996
93.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,772,665
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,772,665
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Stephen Wickens (President) $0 $0
Theresa A Wickens (Vice President) $0 $0
Cynthia M Knowlton (Secretary) $0 $0
Connie L Wickens (Director) $0 $0
Kimberly Beck (Director) $0 $0
Kristen Johnson (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 9, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$94,754
Expenses
$120,420
Net Income
-$25,666
Net Assets
$1,805,495
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $54,862
57.9%
Dividends $23,877
25.2%
Sales of Assets $16,015
16.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $112,112
93.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,805,495
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,805,495
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Stephen Wickens (President) $0 $0
Theresa A Wickens (Vice President) $0 $0
Cynthia M Knowlton (Secretary) $0 $0
Connie L Wickens (Director) $0 $0
Kimberly Beck (Director) $0 $0
Kristen Johnson (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 16, 2016

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$90,843
Expenses
$115,341
Net Income
-$24,498
Net Assets
$1,880,156
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $60,790
66.9%
Dividends $18,949
20.9%
Sales of Assets $11,104
12.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $107,406
93.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,880,156
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,880,156
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Stephen Wickens (President) $0 $0
Theresa A Wickens (Vice President) $0 $0
Cynthia M Knowlton (Secretary) $0 $0
Connie L Wickens (Director) $0 $0
Kimberly Beck (Director) $0 $0
Kristen Johnson (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 7, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$92,294
Expenses
$108,584
Net Income
-$16,290
Net Assets
$1,909,354
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $66,373
71.9%
Dividends $17,000
18.4%
Sales of Assets $8,921
9.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $102,226
94.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,909,354
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,909,354
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Stephen Wickens (President) $0 $0
Theresa A Wickens (Vice President) $0 $0
Cynthia M Knowlton (Secretary) $0 $0
Connie L Wickens (Director) $0 $0
Kimberly Beck (Director) $0 $0
Kristen Johnson (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 6, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$101,357
Expenses
$111,896
Net Income
-$10,539
Net Assets
$1,876,522
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $71,633
70.7%
Dividends $23,969
23.6%
Sales of Assets $5,755
5.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $103,174
92.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,876,522
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,876,522

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$295,567
Expenses
$89,207
Net Income
$206,360
Net Assets
$1,848,322
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $208,250
70.5%
Interest Revenue $76,927
26.0%
Dividends $8,587
2.9%
Sales of Assets $1,803
0.6%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $82,718
92.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,848,322
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,848,322

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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