Willie H Pickard and Victoria Woodyard Pickard Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Willie H Pickard and Victoria Woodyard Pickard Family Foundation is a private foundation in Detroit, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $825,000 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$825,000
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.6 million the year before.
57% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 16 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $825,000 | 14 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
Willie H Pickard and Victoria Woodyard Pickard Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Willie H Pickard and Victoria Woodyard Pickard Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 6 | $430,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $185,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $115,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $70,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Charles H Wright Musuem of African American History | Pledge payment | $300,000 |
| Famu Foundation | General donation | $100,000 |
| Uncf | Pledge payment | $100,000 |
| National Parks Foundation | General donation | $62,500 |
| Spelman College | Pickard family scholarship | $50,000 |
| Presbyterian Village | General donation | $50,000 |
| Western Michigan University Foundation | Scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| Mott Community College | Scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| The Children's Foundation | Pledge payment | $25,000 |
| Mississippi State University Foundation | Scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| Iota Education Fund | General donation | $22,500 |
| National Black Mba Association | General donation | $20,000 |
| Florida Memorial University | William f. Pickard endowment fund | $15,000 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra | General donation | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Victoria Pickard
- Karl Bell
- Sylvester Hester
Questions people ask
Does Willie H Pickard and Victoria Woodyard Pickard Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Willie H Pickard and Victoria Woodyard Pickard Family Foundation give?
$825,000 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Willie H Pickard and Victoria Woodyard Pickard Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary Victoria Pickard (President), Karl Bell (Director, Treasurer) and Sylvester Hester (Director, Secretary).
What does Willie H Pickard and Victoria Woodyard Pickard Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.