The Picsha Foundation

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Private Foundation
NEW YORK, New YorkSmallEIN: 911358995
LibrariesFood Insecurity NonprofitsCommunity CentersHuman Services

This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes. Its mission centers on promoting food security and providing general support to community organizations, particularly libraries. The foundation serves a diverse range of populations through its grants, which focus on enhancing community services and addressing food insecurity. It has a notable commitment to library services, as evidenced by its funding to multiple library organizations. The foundation operates primarily in the United States, with a focus on supporting initiatives that foster community development and human services.

Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026

Ideal Applicant

Small to mid-sized nonprofits seeking project-based support in libraries, food-security work, and community services, especially in Washington, California, Colorado, or New York.

Good Fit

  • Seeks general or project support rather than core operations funding.
  • Program aligns with libraries, food security, or community-centered services.
  • Can submit a concise written request by the stated June 1 deadline.
  • Has a regional connection to WA, CA, CO, or NY or can demonstrate measurable community impact.

Geography

Broad

Observed grants in the latest year went to organizations in four states, with the largest share (about 42%) to Washington but meaningful funding also to CA, CO, and NY.

Recipient Variety

Moderate

The foundation funded seven distinct recipients in 2023 with a mix of libraries, food-security groups, tribal and land-trust organizations; this represents a moderate breadth for the foundation's size.

New Applicants

Broad

Direct evidence of new entrants is strong—five of seven 2023 grantees were new—and the filing provides a clear written-request submission route and deadline, indicating realistic access for unfamiliar applicants.

Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026