The James Pickens Jr Foundation
The James Pickens Jr Foundation is a private foundation, based in Valley Village, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $190K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $13K.
The James Pickens Jr Foundation at a glance
In short: The James Pickens Jr Foundation gave $13K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,500
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,250
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $189,911
- +5060.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The James Pickens Jr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The KIS Foundation Inc ($8K). Together the top 2 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2023) to $35K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The KIS Foundation Inc Sherman Oaks, CA | For Operations | $7,500 |
| Lmaa Sherman Oaks, CA | For Operations | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $189,911 | $260,000 | $73,769 | $12,500 | 2 | $12,500 |
| 2023 | $3,680 | $40,000 | $58,615 | $12,000 | 2 | $12,000 |
| 2022 | $22,295 | $6,000 | $73,696 | $23,340 | 3 | $23,340 |
| 2021 | $89,991 | $43,699 | $21,103 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $67,395 | $118,727 | $57,106 | $35,000 | 3 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The James Pickens Jr Foundation is led by James Pickens Jr., CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Pickens Jr.
CEO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gina Pickens
Secretary & CFO
On filings since 2020
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 The James Pickens Jr Foundation
How much does The James Pickens Jr Foundation give each year?
The James Pickens Jr Foundation gave $13K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 2 grants.
How large is The James Pickens Jr Foundation?
The James Pickens Jr Foundation reported $190K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $260K.
Where does The James Pickens Jr Foundation operate?
The James Pickens Jr Foundation has awarded grants in California, Michigan.
What is The James Pickens Jr Foundation's EIN?
The James Pickens Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0451153. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 April 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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