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THE LIONEL D PICKENS FOUNDATION INC
SPRINGFIELD GARDENS, NY · EIN 812633438 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE P60 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · tldpf.org
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mission · from form 990

TO EMPOWER UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH AND REIGNITE THE SPIRIT OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN FAR ROCKAWAY AND ACROSS THE GREATER NEW YORK AREA.

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The Lionel D. Pickens Foundation empowers underprivileged youth and aspiring entrepreneurs in Far Rockaway and the greater New York area. Through mentorship, scholarships, and small business grants, the organization supports personal and economic development. It also runs annual community drives providing coats, turkeys, and toys to families in need, honoring the legacy of its namesake with programs rooted in compassion and community uplift.

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What they call their work

Annual Coat Drive
Distributes hundreds of new and gently used coats to individuals and families in need during winter months.
Annual Toy Drive
Collects and distributes toys to children in Far Rockaway and the greater New York area during the holiday season.
Annual Turkey Giveaway
Provides free turkeys and holiday essentials to families in need each November to ensure a nourishing holiday meal.
Mentorship
Connects underprivileged youth and aspiring entrepreneurs with professionals and business leaders for guidance in personal development, career planning, and financial literacy.
Scholarships
Provides financial support to students facing economic barriers, enabling access to higher education and vocational training.
Small Business Grants
Offers funding and resources to emerging entrepreneurs in underserved communities to start or grow businesses that benefit their neighborhoods.
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What they do

  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 3 activities
    • Annual coat drive and distribution
      Hosts an annual coat drive to collect and distribute hundreds of free new and gently used coats to individuals and families in need in Far Rockaway and the greater New York area.
    • Annual toy drive and holiday toy distribution
      Organizes an annual toy drive to collect and distribute free toys to children in need during the holiday season in Far Rockaway and the greater New York area.
    • Annual turkey giveaway
      Distributes free turkeys and holiday essentials to families in need during the holiday season in Far Rockaway and the greater New York area.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Scholarship program for underprivileged youth
      Provides scholarships to students facing financial barriers to support access to higher education, trade school, or continuing education, with an emphasis on those demonstrating passion, potential, and commitment to community impact.
  • Women Entrepreneurs Grant Programs 1 activity
    • Small Business Grant Program for emerging entrepreneurs
      Funds emerging and underserved entrepreneurs in Far Rockaway and the greater New York area through a grant program that provides financial support and resources to build community-uplifting businesses.
  • Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
    • Youth mentorship program
      Operates mentorship programs that connect underprivileged youth in Far Rockaway and the greater New York area with professionals, creatives, and business leaders for guidance in career development, personal growth, and entrepreneurship.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
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1 years on record · 2024–2024
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • Far Rockaway Partner — Primary geographic focus for annual coat, turkey, and toy distribution programs.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

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  • Barrier Reduction through Dignity-Centered Distribution
    methodology: dignity_centered_distribution
    By distributing essential goods like coats and holiday food without eligibility requirements or documentation, the foundation promotes dignity and compassion, because removing bureaucratic barriers increases access and strengthens community trust.
  • Community-Driven Economic Development via Entrepreneurship
    methodology: community_based_entrepreneurship
    By providing grants to local, underserved entrepreneurs, the foundation stimulates job creation and neighborhood revitalization, because investing in community-based innovation fosters sustainable economic growth and transformation.
  • Education as Transformative Investment
    methodology: education_investment
    By investing in students based on passion, purpose, and potential rather than financial status, the foundation enables educational access and personal transformation, because removing financial barriers to education unlocks long-term opportunity.
  • Mentorship as Relational Empowerment
    methodology: mentorship_based_empowerment
    By connecting underprivileged youth and aspiring entrepreneurs with experienced mentors, the foundation builds confidence, practical skills, and personal capacity, because relational support and real-world guidance enable individuals to transform passion into sustainable success.