How to apply
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. Contact: Brian Tougas, 75 Lambert Lind Highway, Warwick, Ri, 4017323700, BTOUGAS@PICERNERI.COM Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Relatives of members of the scholarship committee, or of officers, directors, or substantial contributors are not eligible for a scholarship award.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 40 of 672 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Public Education FoundationLas Vegas, NV | Fall 2025 and spring 2026 payments | $548K |
| Bryant UniversitySmithfield, RI | General support | $100K |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital FoundationPhoenix, AZ | General support | $100K |
| Nazareth AcademyLA Grange Park, IL | General support | $50K |
| University of Rhode Island FoundationKingston, RI | Pharmacy scholarship | $35K |
| Child HavenLas Vegas, NV | Toys for holidays | $30K |
| Three SquareLas Vegas, NV | Christmas meals | $30K |
| Toys for TotsProvidence, RI | Holiday toy donation | $30K |
| Button HoleProvidence, RI | General support | $25K |
| His Mansion MinistriesDeering, NH | General support | $25K |
| Massachusetts Eye and EarBoston, MA | Dr. miller's amd research | $25K |
| US Ski and Snowboard FoundationBaton Rouge, LA | Donation for ray and donna uritescu | $25K |
| Rush University Medical CenterChicago, IL | General support | $20K |
| Second Harvest Food BankOrlando, FL | Thanksgiving meals | $20K |
| Baby Dj in OrlandoMaitland, FL | Holiday toys | $15K |
| Catholic Charities of Southern NevadaNorth Las Vegas, NV | Thanksgiving meals | $15K |
| Cru Campus Ministry Donation ServicesOrlando, FL | General support | $15K |
| His Mansion MinistriesDeering, NH | General support | $15K |
| Serving Our Kids FoundationHenderson, NV | Thanksgiving meals | $15K |
| Share in the JoyLas Vegas, NV | General support, backpack and school supplies | $15K |
| US Ski and Snowboard FoundationBaton Rouge, LA | General support | $15K |
| Comprehensive Community Action IncCranston, RI | Holiday meals | $13K |
| Apopka Police DepartmentApopka, FL | Christmas meals | $10K |
| Baby Dj in OrlandoMaitland, FL | Christmas meals | $10K |
| Bradley HospitalRiverside, RI | General support | $10K |
| Cru Campus Ministry Donation ServicesOrlando, FL | General support | $10K |
| Samaritan's PurseBoone, NC | General support | $10K |
| Sophia AcademyProvidence, RI | General support | $10K |
| St Ignatius College PrepChicago, IL | General support | $10K |
| Tides Family ServicesWest Warwick, RI | General support | $10K |
| Scottsdale Artists' SchoolScottsdale, AZ | General support | $7,500 |
| Boys Town Central Florida IncOviedo, FL | General support | $7,000 |
| Good Neighbors IncRiverside, RI | Holiday meals | $7,000 |
| Westbay Community ActionWarwick, RI | Holiday meals | $7,000 |
| Christ Church ParishPlymouth, MA | Holiday meals | $6,000 |
| Living Bread Food PantryPlainville, MA | Holiday meals | $6,000 |
| Saint Thomas More ParishNarragansett, RI | Holiday meals | $6,000 |
| Saint Thomas More ParishNarragansett, RI | General support | $6,000 |
| St Charles ChurchProvidence, RI | Holiday meals | $6,000 |
| St Patrick ChurchPalm Beach Gardens, FL | Holiday meals | $6,000 |
By state: Rhode Island 330 · Nevada 7 · Florida 209 · Arizona 3 · Massachusetts 34 · Illinois 10
About this foundation
Picerne Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Phoenix, Arizona, tax-exempt since 1996. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Picerne Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. A scholarship announcement is mailed or emailed to appropriate high schools. Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Picerne Charitable Trust give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $2.5M across 672 grants, a median of $1,250.
Where does Picerne Charitable Trust give?
Rhode Island (330 grants), Nevada (7 grants), Florida (209 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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