The Picsha Foundation
Historical FunderAlbany, California · EIN 91-1358995 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JENNIFER SHAW |
|---|---|
| Address | 210 W 94TH ST APT 5K, NEW YORK NY 10025 |
| Phone | 2066049151 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST STATING PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE CONTRIBUTION WILL BE USED |
| Deadlines | JUNE 1 |
| Restrictions | SPECIAL PROJECTS OTHER THAN OPERATING ISSUES |
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
77% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Seattle Club | Seattle, WA | General support | $100,000 |
| Sogorea Te Land Trust | Oakland, CA | General support | $100,000 |
| Redmond United Methodist Church | Redmond, WA | For redmond school break foodbox program | $100,000 |
| Food to Power | Colorado Springs, CO | General support for efforts to promote food security | $50,000 |
| Texas Health Action | Austin, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| Brooklyn Public Library | Brooklyn, NY | General support | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Oakland Public Library | Oakland, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| King County Library Services Foundation | Issaquah, WA | General support | $20,000 |
| The Seattle Public Library Foundation | Seattle, WA | General support | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $480,000 | 9 |
| 2024 | $260,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $120,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621249349100942
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1358995
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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