Cherry Picker Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cherry Picker Foundation is a private foundation in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In tax year 2025 it gave $80,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$80,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$921,260
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $313,000 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $83,413 | 11 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $313,000 | 10 | $876,432 |
| 2025 | $80,000 | 10 | $921,260 |
How to apply
Cherry Picker 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 Cherry Picker Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 8 | $50,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bixby & Associates - Bixby Schools | General funding for the school's operations. | $25,000 |
| Albuquerque Museum Foundation | "the magic bus" field trips for students. | $10,000 |
| Explora | General funding to support the mission of the organization. | $10,000 |
| Albuquerque Academy | General funding to support the mission of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Animal Humane - New Mexico | General funding to support the mission of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Columbia Diving | General funding to support the mission of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity - NM | General funding to support the mission of the organization. | $5,000 |
| NM Animal Friends | General funding to support the mission of the organization. | $5,000 |
| NM Cancer Center | Non-medical assistance to low income patients. | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics - New Mexico | General funding to support the mission of the organization. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rachel Flax Kaplan
- Rebecca Flax
- Jane Flax
Questions people ask
Does Cherry Picker Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cherry Picker Foundation give?
$80,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Cherry Picker Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rachel Flax Kaplan (President), Rebecca Flax (Vice-President) and Jane Flax (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Cherry Picker Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and animals.