Lynn R & Karl E Prickett Fund

GREENSBORO, NC EIN: 56-6064788

The Lynn R & Karl E Prickett Fund is a private foundation established in 1964 and based in Greensboro, North Carolina. The foundation operates as an independent grantmaking organization focused on supporting charitable causes across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.1M

-4.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$195K

-7.1% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$8K

-7.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lynn R & Karl E Prickett Fund reported a distributable amount of $188K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding interests include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

Grantmaking

How to Apply

** Inquiries can be directed to the foundation's administrative contact at Piedmont Trust Company.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Washington, and Oregon.

Grant Distribution by State

California $335K (27%)

Washington $261K (21%)

New York $203K (16%)

Hawaii $158K (13%)

Oregon $72K (6%)

Mississippi $50K (4%)

Maryland $41K (3%)

Illinois $26K (2%)

+7 more states

States

Alabama Arizona California Colorado District of Columbia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Maryland Minnesota Mississippi Montana New York Oregon Washington

Cities

AlamedaBeavertonBerkeleyBoiseBozemanDenverEugeneHernandoKensingtonKilaueaKirklandKoloaLangleyLihueMill ValleyMinookaMontgomeryNew TorkNew YorkNicasio

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $3,091,143
Total Annual Giving: $195,000

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$3,091,143	$3,250,524	$3,708,012
Revenue	$135,534	$141,635	$101,581
Expenses	$217,948	$232,016	$284,506
Qualifying Distributions	$200,136	$215,435	$262,824
Net Investment Income	$317,295	$102,348	$87,869
Distributable Amount	$187,950	$199,513	$212,022

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

115 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include American Childhood Cancer Organization ($30,000), Young Mens Christians Association of Kauai ($25,000), Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc ($14,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN CHILDHOOD CANCER ORGANIZATION KENSINGTON, MD	TO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE	$30,000
ANGEL STRONG LLC SCOTTSDALE, AZ	TO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE	$10,000
BENJI PROJECT PORT TOWNSEND, WA	TO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE	$5,000
CUSTOM COSTUMES DRAMA CAMP PETALUMA, CA	TO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE	$5,000
DG EDUCATIONAL SERVICES NICASIO, CA	TO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE	$4,500
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW ALLIANCE WORLDWIDE EUGENE, OR	TO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE	$7,000
GLOBAL PEDIATRIC ALLIANCE SAN FRANCISCO, CA	TO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE	$5,000
LAMBDA LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATION FUND INC NEW YORK, NY	TO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE	$4,000
LAMBDA LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATION FUND INC NEW YORK, NY	TO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE	$4,500
LITTLE VILLAGE FOUNDATION SOLVANG, CA	TO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
JANINE LYNNE	TRUSTEE	0.1	—
META MCDANIEL	TRUSTEE	0.1	—
SAMUEL C CHAPIN	TRUSTEE	0.1	—
LISA MANNING	TRUSTEE	0.1	—
KATHERINE KESSNER	TRUSTEE	0.1	—

Contact Information

Address: PO Box 20124, Greensboro, NC 27420-0124

Telephone: 336-274-5471

Administrative Partner: Piedmont Trust Company

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lynn R & Karl E Prickett Fund fund?

The foundation's primary funding interests include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services

How do I apply for a grant from Lynn R & Karl E Prickett Fund?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $4,000 to $30,000. **Annual Giving:** The foundation distributed $195,000 in grants based on its most recent filing. **Application Process:** Inquiries can be directed to the foundation's administrative contact at Piedmont Trust Company.

Where does Lynn R & Karl E Prickett Fund make grants?

The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Washington, and Oregon.

What size grants does Lynn R & Karl E Prickett Fund award?

In 2025, Lynn R & Karl E Prickett Fund awarded 23 grants totaling $195K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Lynn R & Karl E Prickett Fund required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Lynn R & Karl E Prickett Fund reported a distributable amount of $188K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.