The Picerne Family Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderPhoenix, Arizona · EIN 05-0487100 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.5M
Organizations funded81
Typical grant$5,355
Total assets$59.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | BRIAN TOUGAS |
|---|---|
| Address | 75 LAMBERT LIND HIGHWAY, WARWICK RI 02886 |
| Phone | 4017323700 |
| BTOUGAS@PICERNERI.COM | |
| Form and materials | A SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT IS MAILED OR EMAILED TO APPROPRIATE HIGH SCHOOLS. POTENTIAL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FORM TOGETHER WITH ALL REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS TO THEIR HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT OR SIMILAR LOCAL COLLECTION DEPARTMENT. RECIPIENTS WILL BE SELECTED BASED ON DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED. DEDICATION TO COMMUNITY SERVICE, AND PRIOR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE. CANDIDATES SHALL BE SELECTED WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, GENDER IDENTITY, OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | RELATIVES OF MEMBERS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE, OR OF OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, OR SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTORS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR A SCHOLARSHIP AWARD. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
96% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Public Education Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Fall 2025 and spring 2026 payments | $547,500 |
| Bryant University | Smithfield, RI | General support | $100,000 |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | General support | $100,000 |
| Nazareth Academy | LA Grange Park, IL | General support | $50,000 |
| University of Rhode Island Foundation | Kingston, RI | Pharmacy scholarship | $35,000 |
| Child Haven | Las Vegas, NV | Toys for holidays | $30,000 |
| Three Square | Las Vegas, NV | Christmas meals | $30,000 |
| Toys for Tots | Providence, RI | Holiday toy donation | $30,000 |
| Button Hole | Providence, RI | General support | $25,000 |
| His Mansion Ministries | Deering, NH | General support | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts Eye and Ear | Boston, MA | Dr. miller's amd research | $25,000 |
| US Ski and Snowboard Foundation | Baton Rouge, LA | Donation for ray and donna uritescu | $25,000 |
| Rush University Medical Center | Chicago, IL | General support | $20,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Orlando, FL | Thanksgiving meals | $20,000 |
| Baby Dj in Orlando | Maitland, FL | Holiday toys | $15,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada | North Las Vegas, NV | Thanksgiving meals | $15,000 |
| Cru Campus Ministry Donation Services | Orlando, FL | General support | $15,000 |
| His Mansion Ministries | Deering, NH | General support | $15,000 |
| Serving Our Kids Foundation | Henderson, NV | Thanksgiving meals | $15,000 |
| Share in the Joy | Las Vegas, NV | General support, backpack and school supplies | $15,000 |
| US Ski and Snowboard Foundation | Baton Rouge, LA | General support | $15,000 |
| Comprehensive Community Action Inc | Cranston, RI | Holiday meals | $13,000 |
| Apopka Police Department | Apopka, FL | Christmas meals | $10,000 |
| Baby Dj in Orlando | Maitland, FL | Christmas meals | $10,000 |
| Bradley Hospital | Riverside, RI | General support | $10,000 |
| Cru Campus Ministry Donation Services | Orlando, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | General support | $10,000 |
| Sophia Academy | Providence, RI | General support | $10,000 |
| St Ignatius College Prep | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Tides Family Services | West Warwick, RI | General support | $10,000 |
| Scottsdale Artists' School | Scottsdale, AZ | General support | $7,500 |
| Boys Town Central Florida Inc | Oviedo, FL | General support | $7,000 |
| Good Neighbors Inc | Riverside, RI | Holiday meals | $7,000 |
| Westbay Community Action | Warwick, RI | Holiday meals | $7,000 |
| Christ Church Parish | Plymouth, MA | Holiday meals | $6,000 |
| Living Bread Food Pantry | Plainville, MA | Holiday meals | $6,000 |
| Saint Thomas More Parish | Narragansett, RI | Holiday meals | $6,000 |
| Saint Thomas More Parish | Narragansett, RI | General support | $6,000 |
| St Charles Church | Providence, RI | Holiday meals | $6,000 |
| St Patrick Church | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Holiday meals | $6,000 |
| Plymouth Public Library Foundation | Plymouth, MA | General support | $5,355 |
| Altamonte Springs Police | Altamonte Springs, FL | Holiday toys | $5,000 |
| Altamonte Springs Police | Altamonte Springs, FL | Backpack and school supplies donation | $5,000 |
| Apopka Police Department | Apopka, FL | General support, backpacks and school supplies | $5,000 |
| Baby Dj Inc | Maitland, FL | General support, school supplies | $5,000 |
| Dexter's Kitties Inc | Orlando, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Echo of Brandon | Brandon, FL | Thanksgiving meals | $5,000 |
| Feeding Tampa Bay | Tampa, FL | Christmas meals | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of Manatee | Bradenton, FL | Thanksgiving meals | $5,000 |
| Harvest Time International | Sanford, FL | Holiday toy donations | $5,000 |
| Oviedo Police Department | Oviedo, FL | Christmas meals | $5,000 |
| Seminole County Sheriff's Office | Sanford, FL | Holiday toys | $5,000 |
| University of Rhode Island Foundation | Kingston, RI | General support | $5,000 |
| Whisker Town Cats Inc | St Cloud, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Warwick | Warwick, RI | Backpack and school supplies donation | $4,465 |
| Comprehensive Community Action | Cranston, RI | Backpack and school supplies donation | $4,465 |
| Button Hole | Providence, RI | General support | $4,000 |
| We Heart Lives | Smithfield, RI | Backpack and school supplies donation | $3,572 |
| Franciscan Renewal Center | Scottsdale, AZ | General support | $3,000 |
| Sherman Elementary PTO | Warwick, RI | Holiday meals | $3,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 81 grants to organizations.
The return also lists 591 grants to individuals ($1,071,396). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,513,797 | 672 |
| 2023 | $2,254,109 | 939 |
| 2022 | $1,789,396 | 132 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610299349100111
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 05-0487100
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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