Private foundation · Phoenix, AZ (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Picerne Family Charitable Foundation
In 2024 it gave 7 grants worth $12,500 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $1,250 to $2,500. Most often for: “Scholarship”.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 7 totaling $12,500
- Typical grant
- $1,250 to $2,500 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $1,250, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 665 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $2.5 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.5M | $12K | 7 |
| 2023 | $2.3M | $8,750 | 6 |
| 2022 | $1.8M | $6,250 | 2 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Brian Tougas · Warwick · (401) 732-3700 · Btougas@picerneri.com
- What to send
- 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.
- Limits
- Relatives of members of the scholarship committee, or of officers, directors, or substantial contributors are not eligible for a scholarship award.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Ronald Rs PicerneTrustee
- David R PicerneTreasurer
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Scholarship (7 grants)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 7 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
It also made 7 grants to individual people. We don't list their names.