Pickering Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pickering Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lubbock, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $490,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$490,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$14.2 million
- New grantees90%
Giving in 2024 was up from $240,000 the year before.
90% 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 | $240,000 | 3 | $13.1 million |
| 2024 | $490,000 | 19 | $14.2 million |
How to apply
Pickering 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 Pickering Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 16 | $455,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Red Raider Facilities Foundation | Education/athletics | $200,000 |
| Texas Tech Foundation | Healthcare/medical advencement | $70,000 |
| West Texas Home Builders Associatio | Veteran/first responder support | $25,000 |
| High Point Village | Education | $20,000 |
| South Plains Food Bank | Community support | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Community support | $15,000 |
| Lubbock Meals on Wheels | Community support | $15,000 |
| For Others | Community support | $15,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | General support | $10,000 |
| First United Methodist Lubbock | Community support | $10,000 |
| FLCCC Alliance | Healthcare/medical advancement | $10,000 |
| Frenship Foundation | Education | $10,000 |
| Lubbock-Cooper Educational Foundati | Education | $10,000 |
| Lubbock Impact | Community support | $10,000 |
| Rivertree Academy | Education | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Community support | $10,000 |
| Texas Girls and Boys Ranch | Community support | $10,000 |
| Texas Scottish Rite Hospital | Healthcare/medical advancement | $10,000 |
| You Gotta Believe Foundation | Community support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jenea Pickering Stone
- Jordan Kaci Pickering
- Britlyn Ryan
Questions people ask
Does Pickering Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pickering Family Foundation give?
$490,000 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Pickering Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jenea Pickering Stone (President), Jordan Kaci Pickering (Secretary /) and Britlyn Ryan (Vice Preside).
What does Pickering Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and food and hunger.