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James Pickens Jr Foundation is a private corporation based in VALLEY VILLAGE, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. It holds total assets of $190K. Annual income is reported at $260K. Total assets have decreased from $5K in 2010 to $4K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. According to available records, James Pickens Jr Foundation has made 11 grants totaling $94K, with a median grant of $7K. Annual giving has decreased from $35K in 2020 to $12K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $47K distributed across 6 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $20K, with an average award of $9K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and Michigan. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
James Pickens Jr Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 11 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, MI.
James Pickens Jr Foundation has distributed a total of $94K across 11 grants. The median grant size is $7K, with an average of $9K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $20K.
James Pickens Jr Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
James Pickens Jr Foundation is headquartered in VALLEY VILLAGE, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Pickens Jr | CEO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gina Pickens | CFO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$59K
Total Assets
$4K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$4K
Grants Paid
$12K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
11
Total Giving
$94K
Average Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$7K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$7K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kis Foundation IncFOR OPERATIONS | Sherman Oaks, CA | $7K | 2023 |
| MwbrFOR OPERATIONS | Mt Morris, MI | $5K | 2023 |
| LmaaFOR OPERATIONS | Sherman Oaks, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Academy FoundationFOR OPERATIONS | Beverly Hills, CA | $7K | 2022 |
| Hands For HopeFOR OPERATIONS | North Hollywood, CA | $20K | 2020 |
| Nine Winds Ranch FoundationFOR OPERATIONS | Beverly Hills, CA | $10K | 2020 |
MENLO PARK, CA
LOS ANGELES, CA
PALO ALTO, CA