David R Picerne Charitable Foundation
The David R Picerne Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. In 2025, it reported giving $131,290 through 22 grants to charitable organizations.
David R Picerne Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: David R Picerne Charitable Foundation gave $131K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Arizona. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $131,290
- -46.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,968
- -51.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $489,577
- +52.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (11 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to David R Picerne Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8610 S Maryland Parkway Apt 1004, Las Vegas, NV 89123
Phone: (602) 279-8484
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David R Picerne Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Brophy College Prepatory ($20K). Together the top 10 received $103K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 82 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona (51%), Nevada (26%), Massachusetts (11%), Maryland (6%), and Rhode Island (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is David R Picerne Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 22 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 914% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $104K (2021) to $247K (2024). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $131K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brophy College Prepatory Phoenix, AZ | Mission | $20,000 |
| Three Square Food Bank Las Vegas, NV | Mission | $13,000 |
| Temple Childrens Arts Foundation Scottsdale, AZ | Mission | $10,000 |
| Christ Church School Paradise Valley, AZ | Mission | $10,000 |
| Serving Our Kids Foundation Henderson, NV | Mission | $10,000 |
| Power Paws Scottsdale, AZ | Mission | $10,000 |
| Scottsdale Artists School Scottsdale, AZ | Mission | $10,000 |
| A Path 4 Paws Dog Rescue Las Vegas, NV | Mission | $7,500 |
| American Cancer Society Hagerstown, MD | Mission | $7,500 |
| Grand Canyon Conservancy Grand Canyon, AZ | Mission | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $489,577 | $300,000 | $131,305 | $131,290 | 22 | $131,290 | $14,366 |
| 2024 | $320,882 | $350,000 | $246,515 | $246,500 | 20 | $246,500 | $10,516 |
| 2023 | $217,397 | $275,000 | $224,015 | $224,000 | 18 | $224,000 | $8,192 |
| 2022 | $166,412 | $225,000 | $175,015 | $175,000 | 8 | $175,000 | $5,488 |
| 2021 | $116,427 | $125,000 | $103,710 | $103,710 | 14 | $103,710 | $5,168 |
| 2020 | $95,137 | $75,000 | $121,606 | $121,606 | 13 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David R Picerne Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, the arts, food assistance, animal rescue, conservation, and support for people and families affected by illness.
These are grantees’ own descriptions of their work: Scottsdale Artists’ School says it provides fine-art instruction and artistic enrichment; Serving Our Kids Foundation says it provides weekend meal bags to food-insecure children; and Christ Church School says it offers academic, spiritual, and social experiences. A Path 4 Paws Dog Rescue describes its work as rescuing and rehoming dogs, while Grand Canyon Conservancy says it supports the natural and cultural wonder of the Grand Canyon.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $131,290. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $4,000. Notable grants included $20,000 to Brophy College Preparatory, $13,000 to Three Square Food Bank, and $10,000 each to Temple Children’s Arts Foundation, Christ Church School, Serving Our Kids Foundation, Power Paws, and Scottsdale Artists’ School. Other grants included $7,500 to A Path 4 Paws Dog Rescue and $5,000 to Grand Canyon Conservancy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David R Pic erne as president, and Jeff Cummings and Christopher Romano as vice presidents.
David R Picerne Charitable Foundation is led by David R. Picerne, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David R. Picerne
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Cummings
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Romano
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Chris Romano (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about David R Picerne Charitable Foundation
How much does David R Picerne Charitable Foundation give each year?
David R Picerne Charitable Foundation gave $131K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $247K across 20 grants.
What is David R Picerne Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
David R Picerne Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $5,968, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from David R Picerne Charitable Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does David R Picerne Charitable Foundation give grants?
David R Picerne Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Nevada (26%) and Massachusetts (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (4 grants), Scottsdale, AZ (3 grants) and Paradise Valley, AZ (2 grants).
Does David R Picerne Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on David R Picerne Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Mission" (22 grants).
Who are David R Picerne Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
David R Picerne Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Brophy College Prepatory ($20,000), Three Square Food Bank ($13,000) and Temple Childrens Arts Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is David R Picerne Charitable Foundation?
David R Picerne Charitable Foundation reported $490K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $131K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does David R Picerne Charitable Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, the arts, food assistance, animal rescue, conservation, and support for people and families affected by illness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David R Picerne Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is David R Picerne Charitable Foundation's EIN?
David R Picerne Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2987224. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does David R Picerne Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 19, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). David R Picerne Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/david-r-picerne-charitable-foundation-morg_3831623a83164522aebf724506fde37a
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