The Pick Foundation Inc
The Pick Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including organizations working on Lyme disease research and education, disability services, youth, and religious or civic activities.
The Pick Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Pick Foundation Inc gave $36K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $36,400
- -55.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,640
- -37.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,588,000
- +3.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (27% 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 The Pick Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The 2023 filing says the foundation accepts unsolicited requests. It names Irene A. Borowsky as the contact and states that no special forms or materials are required. The filing also says there are no restrictions or limitations on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Irene A Borowsky
Mailing address: 67 Fairview Drive East, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Phone: (917) 816-0508
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Pick Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Parc Center for Disabilities ($10K). Together the top 10 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in Florida, New Jersey, California, New York, Massachusetts, and Arizona. By share of grant dollars, Florida accounted for 27%, New Jersey 26%, California 22%, New York 14%, and Massachusetts 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Pick Foundation Inc gives
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 60% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 44% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $250 (2020) to $90K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Parc Center for Disabilities St Petersburg, FL | To help carry out the charitable purpose of the donee charity. | $10,000 |
| Global Lyme Alliance New York, NY | To help carry out the charitable purpose of the donee charity. | $5,000 |
| Bay Area Lyme Foundation Portola Valley, CA | To help carry out the charitable purpose of the donee charity. | $5,000 |
| Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | To help carry out the charitable purpose of the donee charity. | $3,400 |
| Kolping Youth International San Diego, CA | To help carry out the charitable purpose of the donee charity. | $3,000 |
| Ancient Order of Hibernians St Patricks Div I Hillsborough, NJ | To help carry out the charitable purpose of the donee charity. | $3,000 |
| Lyme Disease Resource Center Northampton, MA | To help carry out the charitable purpose of the donee charity. | $2,000 |
| Shrine of St Joseph Stirling, NJ | To help carry out the charitable purpose of the donee charity. | $2,000 |
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | To help carry out the charitable purpose of the donee charity. | $2,000 |
| Knights of Columbus Basking Ridge, NJ | To help carry out the charitable purpose of the donee charity. | $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 | $1,588,000 | $123,707 | $77,525 | $36,400 | 10 | $36,400 | $123,707 | $82,900 |
| 2024 | $1,541,818 | $1,381,684 | $91,362 | $82,025 | 14 | $82,025 | $1,374,339 | $59,416 |
| 2023 | $251,496 | $136,340 | $21,650 | $19,500 | 3 | $19,500 | $136,340 | $57,041 |
| 2022 | $136,806 | $26,831 | $91,725 | $90,000 | 7 | $90,000 | $25,106 | $65,931 |
| 2021 | $201,700 | $19,213 | $2,793 | — | — | — | $17,458 | $62,563 |
| 2020 | $185,280 | $34,296 | $2,138 | $250 | 1 | — | $32,696 | $45,997 |
| 2019 | $153,122 | $58,796 | $62,355 | $59,350 | 19 | — | $56,766 | $37,535 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Pick Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $83K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span different areas. For example, Bay Area Lyme Foundation says its mission includes funding scientific research toward reliable Lyme disease diagnostic tools and a cure for late-stage Lyme, as well as prevention through education and awareness. Kolping Youth International describes its mission as enabling members to serve society and promote general welfare in a Christian spirit.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $36,400. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $3,000. Its largest grants were $10,000 to PARC Center for Disabilities; $5,000 each to Global Lyme Alliance and Bay Area Lyme Foundation; and $3,400 to Seton Hall University. Other listed grants included $3,000 each to Kolping Youth International and the Ancient Order of Hibernians St. Patricks Div I, and $2,000 each to Lyme Disease Resource Center, Shrine of St. Joseph, and Turning Point USA.
The 2023 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists no special application forms or materials, no submission deadlines, and no restrictions or limitations on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kurt R. Borowsky, Irene A. Borowsky, Patrick W. Borowsky, Christopher J. Borowsky, and Rose A. Borowsky as vice presidents. Irene A. Borowsky is also listed as trustee, secretary, and treasurer.
The Pick Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Irene A. Borowsky
Vice President, Trustee, Secretary & Treasurer
Vice President & Trustee → Vice President, Trustee, Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Christopher J. Borowsky
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kurt R. Borowsky
Vice President
Chairman, President, Treasurer, Trustee & Vice President → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Patrick W. Borowsky
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Rose A. Borowsky
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Susan A. Niles (2019–2024) — Secretary & Trustee
- Former: Irene A. Schuh (2019–2022) — Vice President & Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Pick Foundation Inc
How much does The Pick Foundation Inc give each year?
The Pick Foundation Inc gave $36K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $82K across 14 grants.
What is The Pick Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Pick Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,640, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Pick Foundation Inc give grants?
The Pick Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (26%) and California (22%).
Does The Pick Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Pick Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Pick Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Pick Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Parc Center for Disabilities ($10,000), Global Lyme Alliance ($5,000) and Bay Area Lyme Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Pick Foundation Inc?
The Pick Foundation Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $83K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Pick Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span different areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Pick Foundation Inc?
The 2023 filing says the foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Pick Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Pick Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3330457. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Pick Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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