Heather and John Picerne Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Heather and John Picerne Foundation is a private foundation in Warwick, Rhode Island. In tax year 2024 it gave $252,200 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $6,191 and the largest $147,540. 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$252,200
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$6,191
- Largest grant$147,540
- Assets$3,088
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2024 was down from $401,070 the year before.
73% 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 | $401,070 | 14 | $2,962 |
| 2024 | $252,200 | 11 | $3,088 |
How to apply
Heather and John Picerne 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 Heather and John Picerne Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Rhode Island. It also paid $5,568 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 2 | $157,540 |
| New York | 6 | $77,901 |
| California | 1 | $6,191 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tides Family Services Inc | General support | $147,540 |
| Amfar | Charitable fundraising event | $46,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver | General support | $12,500 |
| St Patrick Academy | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| St Jude Research Hospital | General support | $6,560 |
| Surfrider Foundation | General support | $6,191 |
| Blackwater Valley Opera Festival | Fundraising | $5,568 |
| UNICEF | General support | $5,227 |
| Together Rising | General support | $5,000 |
| Too Young to Wed | General support | $5,000 |
| Child Mind Institute | General support | $2,614 |
Officers and trustees
- Heather K Picerne
- John G Picerne
- E Colby Cameron
Questions people ask
Does Heather and John Picerne Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Heather and John Picerne Foundation give?
$252,200 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $6,191.
Who runs Heather and John Picerne Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Heather K Picerne (Director, President), John G Picerne (Director, Treasurer) and E Colby Cameron (Director, Secretary).
What does Heather and John Picerne Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.