Heather and John Picerne Foundation
The Heather and John Picerne Foundation is a private foundation based in Warwick, Rhode Island. In 2024, it gave $252,200 through 11 grants to charitable organizations, including organizations serving children and families, supporting medical research, and providing community and humanitarian services.
Heather and John Picerne Foundation at a glance
In short: Heather and John Picerne Foundation gave $252K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Rhode Island. 73% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $252,200
- -37.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -21.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,927
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,191
- Total assets
- $3,088
- +4.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 73% first-time grantees (8 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Heather and John Picerne 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: 128 Bay State Ave, Warwick, RI 02888
Phone: (401) 228-2800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Heather and John Picerne Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tides Family Services Inc ($148K). Together the top 10 received $250K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 51 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 62% of grant dollars went to recipients in Rhode Island and 31% to recipients in New York. California and Virginia each received 2%. The filing also lists 2% under an unspecified recipient state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Heather and John Picerne Foundation open to new grantees?
73%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 11 grantees (73%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $68K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $46K repeat.
- 27% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 128% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $96K (2020) to $401K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $252K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tides Family Services Inc West Warwick, RI | General Support | $147,540 |
| Amfar New York, NY | Charitable Fundraising Event | $46,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver New York, NY | General Support | $12,500 |
| St Patrick Academy Providence, RI | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| St Jude Research Hospital New York, NY | General Support | $6,560 |
| Surfrider Foundation San Clemente, CA | General Support | $6,191 |
| Blackwater Valley Opera Festival | Fundraising | $5,568 |
| UNICEF New York, NY | General Support | $5,227 |
| Together Rising Falls Church, VA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Too Young to Wed Mohegan Lake, NY | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,088 | $252,522 | $252,396 | $252,200 | 11 | $252,396 | $151 |
| 2023 | $2,962 | $402,987 | $402,421 | $401,070 | 14 | $401,070 | $143 |
| 2022 | $2,396 | $190,500 | $190,703 | $190,500 | 8 | $190,500 | $123 |
| 2021 | $2,599 | $111,000 | $110,858 | $110,500 | 13 | $110,500 | $132 |
| 2020 | $2,457 | $98,000 | $96,338 | $96,000 | 5 | — | $69 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Heather and John Picerne Foundation reported a distributable amount of $151 for 2024 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. Tides Family Services describes its work as addressing the needs of children at risk through family preservation and community-based services. Together Rising says it turns collective heartbreak into effective action, while Too Young to Wed says it works to disrupt violence and exclusion and to support girls’ leadership. The Child Mind Institute describes its mission as helping children and families affected by mental health and learning disorders.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $252,200. Grant amounts ranged from $2,614 to $147,540, with a median grant of $6,191. Its largest grants included $147,540 to Tides Family Services for general support, $46,000 to amfAR for a charitable fundraising event, $12,500 to God’s Love We Deliver for general support, and $10,000 to St. Patrick Academy for a scholarship. Other recipients included St. Jude Research Hospital ($6,560), Surfrider Foundation ($6,191), Blackwater Valley Opera Festival ($5,568), UNICEF ($5,227), Together Rising ($5,000), Too Young to Wed ($5,000), and Child Mind Institute ($2,614).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Heather K. Pic erne as director and president, John G. Pic erne as director and treasurer, and E. Colby Cameron as director and secretary.
Heather and John Picerne Foundation is led by Heather K. Picerne, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Heather K. Picerne
Director & President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
E. Colby Cameron
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John G. Picerne
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Heather and John Picerne Foundation
How much does Heather and John Picerne Foundation give each year?
Heather and John Picerne Foundation gave $252K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $401K across 14 grants.
What is Heather and John Picerne Foundation's typical grant size?
Heather and John Picerne Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,191, and its average grant was $22,927, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Heather and John Picerne Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Heather and John Picerne Foundation give grants?
Heather and John Picerne Foundation gives mostly in Rhode Island: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants).
Does Heather and John Picerne Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 73% of Heather and John Picerne Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Heather and John Picerne Foundation's largest grantees?
Heather and John Picerne Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Tides Family Services Inc ($147,540), Amfar ($46,000) and God's Love We Deliver ($12,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Heather and John Picerne Foundation?
Heather and John Picerne Foundation reported $3K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $252K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $151 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Heather and John Picerne Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. Tides Family Services describes its work as addressing the needs of children at risk through family preservation and community-based services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Heather and John Picerne 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 Heather and John Picerne Foundation's EIN?
Heather and John Picerne Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4840347. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Heather and John Picerne 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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