Heather and John Picerne Foundation
Invitation OnlyWarwick, Rhode Island · EIN 47-4840347 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$252K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$6,191
Total assets$3,088
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $12,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
80% of grants went outside Rhode Island.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tides Family Services Inc | West Warwick, RI | General support | $147,540 |
| Amfar | New York, NY | Charitable fundraising event | $46,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver | New York, NY | General support | $12,500 |
| St Patrick Academy | Providence, RI | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| St Jude Research Hospital | New York, NY | General support | $6,560 |
| Surfrider Foundation | San Clemente, CA | General support | $6,191 |
| Blackwater Valley Opera Festival | Waterford, EI | Fundraising | $5,568 |
| Unicef | New York, NY | General support | $5,227 |
| Together Rising | Falls Church, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| Too Young to Wed | Mohegan Lake, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Child Mind Institute | New York, NY | General support | $2,614 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $252,200 | 11 |
| 2023 | $401,070 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523099349101447
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-4840347
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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