Pickard Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Pickard Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Richmond, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $76,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$76,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2024 was up from $62,650 the year before.
65% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $0 | 0 | $1.1 million |
| 2023 | $62,650 | 12 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $76,000 | 17 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Pickard Family Foundation Inc 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 Pickard Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $17,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $7,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $5,500 |
| New York | 4 | $4,000 |
| California | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago | EducationPrograms | $30,000 |
| Tufts University | EducationPrograms | $10,000 |
| Perkiomen School | Education - School for Grades 6-12 | $10,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Inst | OceanographicResearch | $5,000 |
| USA for UNHCR | Humanitarian Relief | $5,000 |
| CAF America | WorldwideCharity Support | $5,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | Human RightsResearch and Reporting | $2,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (BCU) | Blood Cancer Research | $1,500 |
| Stanford University | Education andResearch programs | $1,000 |
| Harvard University | Education andResearch programs | $1,000 |
| Atlantic Council of the US | Education and World Leadership | $1,000 |
| Center for Justice & Accountability | Human RightsDefense | $1,000 |
| Conservation Law Foundation | Environmental Programs | $1,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | Protecting LegalRights | $1,000 |
| Fellowships at Auschwitz | ProfessionalEthics EducationPrograms | $500 |
| The Nature Conservancy | ConservationPrograms | $500 |
| International Crisis Group | Aid to Nationsin Conflict | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Duncan Pickard
- Charlotte Bocage
Questions people ask
Does Pickard Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pickard Family Foundation Inc give?
$76,000 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Pickard Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Duncan Pickard (President) and Charlotte Bocage (Secretary).
What does Pickard Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and environment and conservation.