Pickard Family Foundation Inc
Pickard Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Richmond, Virginia. Its 2025 filing reports 17 grants totaling $76,000 to charitable organizations, including universities and schools, humanitarian and human-rights organizations, and research institutions.
Pickard Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Pickard Family Foundation Inc gave $76K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $76,000
- +21.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +41.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,471
- -14.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $746,997
- -2.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (39% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Pickard Family Foundation Inc
- 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: 8401 Maryland Dr, Richmond, VA 23294-4648
Phone: (774) 563-8066
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pickard Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Chicago ($30K). Together the top 10 received $71K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (39%), Massachusetts (22%), Pennsylvania (13%), Washington, DC (10%), and Virginia (7%), among other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How Pickard Family Foundation Inc gives
- 35% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 133% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $350 (2021) to $76K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | EducationPrograms | $30,000 |
| Tufts University Boston, MA | EducationPrograms | $10,000 |
| Perkiomen School Pennsburg, PA | Education - School for Grades 6-12 | $10,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Inst Falmouth, MA | OceanographicResearch | $5,000 |
| USA for UNHCR Washington, DC | Humanitarian Relief | $5,000 |
| CAF America Alexandria, VA | WorldwideCharity Support | $5,000 |
| Human Rights Watch New York, NY | Human RightsResearch and Reporting | $2,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (BCU) Washington, DC | Blood Cancer Research | $1,500 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | Education andResearch programs | $1,000 |
| Harvard University Boston, MA | Education andResearch programs | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $746,997 | $60,345 | $80,104 | $76,000 | 17 | $79,004 | $60,345 | $59,295 |
| 2024 | $766,756 | $51,041 | $69,214 | $62,650 | 12 | $68,214 | $51,041 | $56,664 |
| 2023 | $784,929 | $54,630 | $1,038 | — | — | — | $54,630 | $56,299 |
| 2022 | $731,337 | $69,858 | — | — | — | — | $69,858 | $49,647 |
| 2021 | $661,479 | $22,696 | $422 | $350 | 1 | — | $22,696 | $40,471 |
| 2020 | $644,396 | $27,467 | $29,973 | $28,000 | 4 | — | $23,467 | $36,065 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pickard Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $59K 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. The 2025 grants include support for education programs, oceanographic research, humanitarian relief, human-rights work, and other purposes stated in the grant descriptions.
The University of Chicago describes its mission as communicating and creating knowledge and fostering a community of scholars and students. Perkiomen School describes itself as a college-preparatory school for grades 6–12 that aims to inspire students to “risk being their best.” Human Rights Watch says it investigates abuses and works to defend rights worldwide. The Center for Justice & Accountability describes its work as deterring severe human-rights abuses through litigation, policy advocacy, and outreach.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $76,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $30,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Notable grants included $30,000 to the University of Chicago for education programs; $10,000 each to Tufts University for education programs and Perkiomen School for education at a grades 6–12 school; and $5,000 each to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution for oceanographic research, USA for UNHCR for humanitarian relief, and CAF America for worldwide charity support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Duncan Pickard as President and Charlotte Bocage as Secretary.
Pickard Family Foundation Inc is led by Duncan Pickard, President since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Duncan Pickard
President
Treasurer & Sec'y → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charlotte Bocage
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Paul D Pickard (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Wesley C Pickard Director (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Wesley C Pickard (2023) — President
- Former: Jeanette A Studley Director (2020) — Secretary
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 Pickard Family Foundation Inc
How much does Pickard Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Pickard Family Foundation Inc gave $76K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $63K across 12 grants.
What is Pickard Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Pickard Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,471, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Pickard Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Pickard Family Foundation Inc's top state is Illinois, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (22%) and Pennsylvania (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), Boston, MA (3 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Pickard Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Pickard Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Pickard Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Pickard Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include University of Chicago ($30,000), Tufts University ($10,000) and Perkiomen School ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Pickard Family Foundation Inc?
Pickard Family Foundation Inc reported $747K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $79K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $59K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Pickard Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants include support for education programs, oceanographic research, humanitarian relief, human-rights work, and other purposes stated in the grant descriptions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pickard Family Foundation Inc?
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 Pickard Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Pickard Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1827674. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Pickard Family Foundation Inc 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Pickard Family Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Pickard Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/pickard-family-foundation-inc-morg_3aa47175865f4b8b8d9f63e99d446642
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