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JEANNE P AND ROBERT M PICERNE

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 50487100 · Form 990PF · FY2021 · NTEE T20 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Medium ($1M-$10M) · picernefoundation.org
revenue
$1.7M
expenses
$104K
net assets
$17.6M
employees
—
profile · synthesized from sources

The Picerne Family Foundation funds programs focused on environmental sustainability and arts outreach. Their Global Sustainability Project engages high school students in local conservation efforts and international fieldwork. The Artist Outreach Project supports artists in providing therapeutic and educational art programs to underserved communities.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Artist Outreach Project (AOP)
A program that awards grants to artists to provide therapeutic or educational art programs to underserved communities, often in collaboration with nonprofit organizations.
Global Sustainability Project (GSP)
A program for high school students requiring 40 hours of direct service to a nature conservancy or nonprofit ecology organization, followed by participation in an Earthwatch expedition for fieldwork overseas.
activities · 6 clusters

what they do

  • Emerging Artist Support Programs 4 activities
    • Artist Outreach Project
      Provides grants of $15,000 plus materials funding to 18 selected artists annually for year-long arts-based therapeutic, mentoring, or educational projects serving underserved populations. The program supports artists in delivering meaningful services through partnerships with nonprofits.
    • Artist Outreach Project
      Provides $15,000 grants plus materials funding to 18 selected artists annually for year-long arts-based therapeutic, mentoring, or educational projects serving underserved individuals. The program supports artists in delivering meaningful opportunities while fostering partnerships with nonprofits.
    • Artist Outreach Project
      Selects and funds artists to lead year-long arts-based therapeutic, mentoring, or educational projects for underserved individuals, providing $15,000 plus materials funding per artist. The project aims to provide opportunities for artists to share their knowledge and experience and for nonprofits to offer unique experiences to their clients.
    • Artist Outreach Project
      Awards grants of $15,000 plus materials funding to artists for year-long arts-based therapeutic, mentoring, or educational projects for underserved individuals. In 2023, 18 artists were selected for this project.
  • Financial Assistance for Mental Health Therapy 4 activities
    • Funding and Consultation for Mental Health Projects
      Provides funding and organizational consultation to mental health professionals and nonprofit leaders to support specific projects aimed at impacting people and nonprofits. In one instance, 9 proposals were approved for "dream projects."
    • Funding and Consultation for Mental Health Projects
      Provides funding and organizational consultation to mental health professionals and nonprofit leaders to implement specific "dream projects" that impact individuals and nonprofits. In one instance, 9 proposals were approved.
    • Mental Health Dream Projects Grant Program
      Provides funding and project support to mental health professionals to implement innovative "dream projects" that impact individuals and nonprofit organizations. Approved 9 such proposals in the most recent cycle.
    • Mental Health Project Grants
      Approves and funds "dream projects" proposed by mental health professionals to impact individuals and nonprofit organizations, providing both financial support and organizational consultation for implementation.
  • Youth-Led Environmental Stewardship Projects 4 activities
    • Global Sustainability Project
      Engages selected teachers and high school students in local and international sustainability initiatives, including habitat restoration, invasive species monitoring, and environmental education. Since inception, participants have contributed over 6,000 hours of local service and 10,000 hours of overseas fieldwork.
    • Global Sustainability Project
      Operates a program for high school students and teachers focused on local and international sustainability projects. This includes selecting participants, leading projects, and engaging in direct service activities such as environmental restoration, invasive species monitoring, and planting native plants. The program has accumulated over 16,000 hours of direct service and fieldwork.
    • Global Sustainability Project
      Operates a Global Sustainability Project involving students and teachers in local and international fieldwork, focusing on environmental restoration, research, and education. This includes planting native plants, monitoring invasive species, and establishing restoration zones. The program has accumulated over 6,000 hours of local direct service and 10,000 hours of overseas fieldwork.
    • Global Sustainability Project
      Engages selected teachers and students in local and international sustainability initiatives, including habitat restoration, invasive species monitoring, and environmental education. Since inception, participants have contributed over 6,000 hours of local service and 10,000 hours of overseas fieldwork.
  • Capacity Building Grants & Technical Support 4 activities
    • Social Entrepreneur Fund
      Provides multi-year renewable capacity building grants to organizations, such as the J3 Foundation which was selected for the 2025 Social Entrepreneur Fund.
    • Social Entrepreneur Fund
      Provides multi-year, renewable capacity-building grants to nonprofit organizations such as the J3 Foundation to strengthen organizational effectiveness and program delivery.
    • Social Entrepreneur Fund
      Provides a three-year renewable capacity-building grant to selected foundations, such as the J3 Foundation in 2025, to strengthen organizational effectiveness and programmatic impact.
    • Social Entrepreneur Fund
      Provides multi-year capacity building grants to organizations, such as the three-year renewable grant awarded to the J3 Foundation for the 2025 Social Entrepreneur Fund.
  • Website Accessibility Compliance 3 activities
    • Website Accessibility Maintenance
      Maintains website content to conform to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) by implementing and maintaining web content, utilizing the UserWay Website Accessibility Widget, regularly scanning for barriers, and responding to user feedback.
    • Website Accessibility Maintenance
      Maintains and improves website accessibility by implementing web content conforming to WCAG 2.1, utilizing an accessibility widget, regularly scanning for barriers, and responding to user feedback.
    • Website Accessibility Program
      Implements and maintains digital accessibility through WCAG 2.1 compliance using the UserWay Widget, regular scanning with UserWay’s Accessibility Scanner, and responsive improvements based on user feedback.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Website Accessibility Program
      Implements and maintains digital accessibility by conforming to WCAG 2.1 guidelines, using the UserWay Widget and Accessibility Scanner, and responding to user feedback to identify and remove barriers on the organization’s website.
financials · form 990PF · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$1.73M
Contributions & grants$710K41%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$841K49%
Other revenue$178K
expenses
Total expenses$104K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$1.75M
balance sheet
Total assets$17.62M
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$17.60M
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -3.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 1
  • RONALD RS PICERNE — TRUSTEE
relationships · 28

who they work with

  • Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation Partner — Collaborated on erosion control and native plant projects.
  • American Combat Veterans of War Partner — Healing America's Heroes has secured support from this organization.
  • Boys and Girls Club Partner — The club continues to fund the pottery program that Alex Long established, and he advises them.
  • Boys and Girls Club in Vista Partner — Dyana Preti collaborated with the club to secure grant funding for her music program.
  • California Department of Fish and Wildlife Partner — Collaborated on water quality monitoring and invasive species projects.
  • Children's Museum Partner — Frances Rios volunteers her time for group lessons at the museum that hosted her project.
  • Corona del Mar High School Partner — Teachers from the school co-lead students in the Global Sustainability Project.
  • Crystal Cove Alliance Partner — Worked together on developing STEM programs and field research stations.
  • Dana Hills High Partner — Students participate in the Global Sustainability Project and teachers lead the program.
  • Earthwatch Partner — Students assisted Earthwatch scientists in wildlife conservation efforts in South Africa.
  • Edison High Partner — Students participate in the Global Sustainability Project.
  • Escondido Center for the Performing Arts Partner — Jane LaFazio's after-school program, Mundo Lindo, recently gained sponsorship from the center.
  • Healing America's Heroes Partner — Joel Harris launched this nonprofit and established a website for it.
  • J3 Foundation Funder — Selected for the 2025 Social Entrepreneur Fund, a three-year renewable capacity building grant.
  • Joplin Detention Center Partner — Adrienne Chavez McMillan continues her writing and storytelling project with youth living at the center.
  • Naval Hospital in San Diego Partner — Sue Diaz facilitates writing workshops with veterans experiencing PTSD at the hospital.
  • Open Paths Counseling Center Partner — Received support to launch a new psychoeducational program.
  • Orange County Children's hospital Partner — Nancy Torbitt-Stewart continues her weekly visits to create art with young people as a volunteer at the hospital.
  • Picerne Family Foundation Network — Administers the Vision Initiatives Program and provides funding and consultation to grantees.
  • Saint Joseph Health System Foundation Funder — Ines Amaya is collaborating with The Orange County Children's Therapeutic Art Center to submit a grant to the foundation.
  • San Marcos Senior Center Partner — Ron Woskow continues his work as a ukulele instructor at the center.
  • Santa Ana Police and Activity League Partner — Manuel Ortega is receiving payment from the league to continue teaching guitar at its after-school program.
  • Scripps Rehabilitation Center Partner — Joel Harris continues his work with patients at the center.
  • The Front Porch Gallery Partner — Healing America's Heroes has secured support from this organization.
  • The Orange County Children's Therapeutic Art Center Partner — Ines Amaya continues to lead a music therapy program she established for the center and is helping them secure funding for it.
  • UserWay Partner — Provides the Website Accessibility Widget and Accessibility Scanner used to improve and monitor website compliance with accessibility standards.
  • Veterans Administration Medical Center in La Jolla Partner — Joel Harris expanded his art expression program to the medical center.
  • World Wide Web Consortium Government — Publishes Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) that the website substantially conforms to.