Willie H Pickard and Victoria Woodyard Pickard Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyDetroit, Michigan · EIN 87-3780407 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$825K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$3.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $22,500 and $62,500.
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
57% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| Western Michigan University Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| Mott Community College | Flint, MI | Scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| The Children's Foundation | Grand Haven, MI | Pledge payment | $25,000 |
| Mississippi State University Foundation | Mississippi State, MS | Scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| Iota Education Fund | Washington, DC | General donation | $22,500 |
| National Black Mba Association | Atlanta, GA | General donation | $20,000 |
| Florida Memorial University | Miami Gardens, FL | William F. pickard endowment fund | $15,000 |
| Detroit Symphony Orchestra | Detroit, MI | General donation | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $825,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $1,647,500 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349102947
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3780407
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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