Willie H Pickard and Victoria Woodyard
Willie H Pickard and Victoria Woodyard is a private foundation based in Detroit, Michigan. It reported 14 grants totaling $825,000 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations including educational institutions, cultural organizations, and community organizations.
Willie H Pickard and Victoria Woodyard at a glance
In short: Willie H Pickard and Victoria Woodyard gave $825K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $59K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $825,000
- -49.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $58,929
- -42.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $3,602,061
- -22.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Willie H Pickard and Victoria Woodyard
- 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: 2801 Clark Street, Detroit, MI 48210
Phone: (810) 772-7120
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Willie H Pickard and Victoria Woodyard funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Charles H Wright Musuem of African American History ($300K). Together the top 10 received $755K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 30 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Michigan (52%), Washington, D.C. (22%), Florida (14%), Georgia (8%), and Mississippi (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Willie H Pickard and Victoria Woodyard gives
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 414% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $825K (2024) to $1.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $825K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Charles H Wright Musuem of African American History Detroit, MI | Pledge Payment | $300,000 |
| Famu Foundation Sanford, FL | General Donation | $100,000 |
| UNCF Washington, DC | Pledge Payment | $100,000 |
| National Parks Foundation Washington, DC | General Donation | $62,500 |
| Spelman College Atlanta, GA | Pickard Family Scholarship | $50,000 |
| Presbyterian Village Southfield, MI | General Donation | $50,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $50,000 |
| Mott Community College Flint, MI | Scholarship Fund | $25,000 |
| The Children's Foundation Grand Haven, MI | Pledge Payment | $25,000 |
| Iota Education Fund Washington, DC | General Donation | $22,500 |
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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 | $3,602,061 | $138,657 | $1,160,053 | $825,000 | 14 | $825,000 | $138,657 | $199,194 |
| 2023 | $4,623,457 | $-19,846 | $1,727,055 | $1,647,500 | 16 | $1,647,500 | $41,872 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Willie H Pickard and Victoria Woodyard reported a distributable amount of $199K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included scholarship funds and support for colleges and universities, cultural institutions, and other charitable organizations. For example, the National Black MBA Association describes its mission as creating educational opportunities and economic growth for Black professionals; Florida Memorial University says it seeks to develop students through lifelong learning, leadership, character, and service; and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra describes its work as serving the community through music, performances, and education programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $825,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $300,000, with a median grant of $25,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $300,000 to The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History for a pledge payment; $100,000 each to FAMU Foundation for a general donation and UNCF for a pledge payment; and $62,500 to the National Parks Foundation for a general donation. Other grants included $50,000 each to Spelman College for the Pickard Family Scholarship and Presbyterian Village for a general donation. Western Michigan University Foundation and Mott Community College each received $25,000 for scholarship funds. The National Black MBA Association received $20,000, Florida Memorial University received $15,000, and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mary Victoria Pickard as president, Karl Bell as director and treasurer, and Sylvester Hester as director and secretary.
Willie H Pickard and Victoria Woodyard is led by Mary Victoria Pickard, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mary Victoria Pickard
President
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Karl Bell
Director & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Sylvester Hester
Director & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William F. Pickard (2021–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Willie H Pickard and Victoria Woodyard
How much does Willie H Pickard and Victoria Woodyard give each year?
Willie H Pickard and Victoria Woodyard gave $825K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 16 grants.
What is Willie H Pickard and Victoria Woodyard's typical grant size?
Willie H Pickard and Victoria Woodyard's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $58,929, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Willie H Pickard and Victoria Woodyard give grants?
Willie H Pickard and Victoria Woodyard gives mostly in Michigan: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (22%) and Florida (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants), Detroit, MI (2 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does Willie H Pickard and Victoria Woodyard give general operating support?
Yes: 43% of Willie H Pickard and Victoria Woodyard's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Pledge Payment" (3 grants) and "Scholarship Fund" (3 grants).
Who are Willie H Pickard and Victoria Woodyard's largest grantees?
Willie H Pickard and Victoria Woodyard's largest 2024 grantees include The Charles H Wright Musuem of African American History ($300,000), Famu Foundation ($100,000) and UNCF ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Willie H Pickard and Victoria Woodyard?
Willie H Pickard and Victoria Woodyard reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $825K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $199K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Willie H Pickard and Victoria Woodyard fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included scholarship funds and support for colleges and universities, cultural institutions, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Willie H Pickard and Victoria Woodyard?
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 Willie H Pickard and Victoria Woodyard's EIN?
Willie H Pickard and Victoria Woodyard's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3780407. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Willie H Pickard and Victoria Woodyard 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Willie H Pickard and Victoria Woodyard funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/willie-h-pickard-and-victoria-woodyard-morg_0b8f00d018ce444d8b12fb78c70b2419
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