The Albert Pick Jr Fund
The Albert Pick Jr Fund is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. It supports small, community-centered nonprofits working in Chicago, with an emphasis on organizations led by and accountable to communities affected by structural racism and systemic inequities.
The Albert Pick Jr Fund at a glance
In short: The Albert Pick Jr Fund gave $1.0M across 54 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Illinois. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,015,000
- +11.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 54
- -8.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,796
- +21.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,250
- Total assets
- $20,406,333
- -1.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (3 of 52, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (99% 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 The Albert Pick Jr Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
As of 2025, the Fund does not accept unsolicited requests; grant opportunities are by invitation. Organizations contacted directly by the Fund are asked to apply. The 2024 filing states that forms are available on the Fund’s website and that applicants should consult its guidelines for deadlines and restrictions. The website lists restrictions including support for individuals, nonprofits whose programs are outside Chicago, and nonprofits not exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Review Cycle
- See the Fund’s guidelines.
- Deadline
- See the Fund’s guidelines.
- Contact
Application contact: Grant Applications-Albert Pick Jr
Mailing address: Foundation Source 55 Walls Dr, Fairfield, CT 06824
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Website: https://albertpickjrfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Albert Pick Jr Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Chicago Community Trust ($95K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $350K.
Grant Size Distribution
325 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 322 grants of 325 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Fund states that it supports nonprofits across Chicago and lists support for organizations whose programs are within the City of Chicago. In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 1% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Albert Pick Jr Fund open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 52 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $45K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 115% of 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 $914K (2023) to $1.4M (2021). In 2024 it made 54 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Community Trust Chicago, IL | Arts Work Fund - General operating support | $75,000 |
| Chicago Community Foundation Chicago, IL | Illinois Immigration Funder Collaborative (IFC) | $35,000 |
| Chicago Community Foundation Chicago, IL | Grassroots Alliance for Police Accountability (GAPA) | $30,000 |
| Chicago United for Equity Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Crossroads Fund Chicago, IL | FY25 Chicago Racial Justice Pooled Fund | $25,000 |
| Restore Justice Foundation Chicago, IL | Advocacy Training Program | $25,000 |
| Southside Together Organizing for Power Chicago, IL | general operating | $25,000 |
| Southsiders Organized for Unity and Liberation Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Alliance of the Southeast Chicago, IL | Empowered Together, Displacement Never (ETDN) | $20,000 |
| Arab American Action Network Chicago, IL | AAAN's Campaign to End Racial Profiling | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,406,333 | $1,179,739 | $1,433,416 | $1,015,000 | 54 | $1,323,254 | $1,074,477 | $1,155,273 |
| 2023 | $20,652,137 | $568,008 | $1,378,607 | $914,100 | 59 | $1,243,023 | $436,925 | $1,048,904 |
| 2022 | $19,724,604 | $287,281 | $1,830,834 | $1,182,009 | 71 | $1,708,836 | $249,763 | $1,140,216 |
| 2021 | $26,853,501 | $7,111,059 | $1,734,734 | $1,400,399 | 71 | $1,419,088 | $6,791,063 | $1,127,759 |
| 2020 | $22,920,078 | $1,031,051 | $1,672,699 | $1,360,482 | 70 | — | $737,592 | $1,126,091 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Albert Pick Jr Fund reported a distributable amount of $1.2M 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
The Fund’s mission is to provide resources to small, community-centered nonprofits that empower under-resourced Chicagoans—particularly people impacted by structural racism—with tools to improve their quality of life.
Its stated funding priorities are Civic Activism, including community organizing, civic engagement, policy change, and social justice movements; Youth Safety & Wellness, including young people’s mental health, education, and violence prevention; and Special Initiatives, such as collaborative efforts, pooled funds, and rapid-response work with other funders. The Fund prioritizes organizations led by people from underrepresented communities, serving under-resourced neighborhoods, and rooted in communities directly affected by the issues they address. It especially identifies organizations with annual budgets under $2.5 million.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of work receiving support. Crossroads Fund says it supports community organizations working on racial, social, and economic justice in the Chicago area. Southside Together Organizing for Power says it works to stop displacement of low-income and working-class Black residents and develops grassroots leadership. Restore Justice Foundation describes its work as seeking a more humane criminal-legal system in Illinois through research, policy solutions, and community education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Fund reported 54 grants totaling $1,015,000. Awards ranged from $10,000 to $75,000, with a median of $16,250. Among the largest grants were $75,000 to The Chicago Community Trust for Arts Work Fund general operating support; $35,000 to Chicago Community Foundation for the Illinois Immigration Funder Collaborative; and $30,000 to Chicago United for Equity for general and unrestricted support. Other notable awards included $25,000 each to Crossroads Fund for the Chicago Racial Justice Pooled Fund, Restore Justice Foundation for its Advocacy Training Program, Southside Together Organizing for Power for general operating support, and Southsiders Organized for Unity and Liberation for general and unrestricted support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Fund’s 2024 filing lists Heather D. Parish as Executive Director. It lists Shelley A. Davis and Alberto Morales as directors and presidents; Veronica Cortez as a director and vice president; Clare G. Golla and Elva Gonzalez as directors and treasurers; Rachel W. Lindsey as a director and secretary; and Ahmadou Drame, Laura A. Glick, and Anna Miran Lee as directors.
The Albert Pick Jr Fund is led by Heather D Parish, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Heather D Parish
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
32 hrs/week
$142K (2023) → $145K (2024)
Shelley A Davis
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alberto Morales
Director & President
Director → Director & President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clare G Golla
Director & Treasurer
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nikki Will Stein
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel W Lindsey
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ahmadou Drame
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Miran Lee
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Veronica Cortez
Director & Vice President
Director → Director & Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elva Gonzalez
Director & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura A Glick
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Andrea Saenz (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mark A Rosenberg (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Iris J Krieg (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Gwendolyn M Rice left during (2020) — Secretary & Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $145K, to Heather D Parish (Executive Dir).
Frequently asked questions about The Albert Pick Jr Fund
How much does The Albert Pick Jr Fund give each year?
The Albert Pick Jr Fund gave $1.0M across 54 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $914K across 59 grants.
What is The Albert Pick Jr Fund's typical grant size?
The Albert Pick Jr Fund's median grant in 2024 was $16,250, and its average grant was $18,796, across 54 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Albert Pick Jr Fund that year got $45K on average.
Where does The Albert Pick Jr Fund give grants?
The Albert Pick Jr Fund gives mostly in Illinois: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (51 grants).
Does The Albert Pick Jr Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 37% of The Albert Pick Jr Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 54) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Albert Pick Jr Fund's largest grantees?
The Albert Pick Jr Fund's largest 2024 grantees include The Chicago Community Trust ($95,000 across 2 grants), Chicago Community Foundation ($65,000 across 2 grants) and Chicago United for Equity ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Albert Pick Jr Fund?
The Albert Pick Jr Fund reported $20.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Albert Pick Jr Fund fund?
The Fund’s mission is to provide resources to small, community-centered nonprofits that empower under-resourced Chicagoans—particularly people impacted by structural racism—with tools to improve their quality of life. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Albert Pick Jr Fund?
As of 2025, the Fund does not accept unsolicited requests; grant opportunities are by invitation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Albert Pick Jr Fund's EIN?
The Albert Pick Jr Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6071402. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Albert Pick Jr Fund 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 September 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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