Parker Gill Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Parker Gill Foundation is a private foundation in Little Rock, Arkansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $28,319 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $800 and the largest $9,615. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$28,319
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$800
- Largest grant$9,615
- Assets$2,943
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $25,641 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $19,521 | 12 | $4,558 |
| 2024 | $25,641 | 11 | $17,612 |
| 2025 | $28,319 | 13 | $2,943 |
How to apply
Parker Gill Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Parker Gill Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 11 | $27,219 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Natural State Recovery Center | Gap Treatment, Housing, Food | $9,615 |
| Wolfe Street Center | Recovery Housing | $7,925 |
| Magnolia Recovery Community | Recovery Housing | $3,700 |
| Individual | $2,500 | |
| Oasis Renewal Center | Treatment Grant | $1,500 |
| Archway Institute | Recovery organizational support | $1,000 |
| Recovery Centers of Arkansas | Recovery Housing Grant | $800 |
| Individual | Recovery Housing | $354 |
| New Hope House | Recovery Housing | $300 |
| Individual | Recovery Housing | $275 |
| Individual | Recovery Housing Grant | $150 |
| Individual | Treatment grant | $100 |
| Individual | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Paula Cunningham
- Suzanne Waters
- Pam Cummins
- Lynda Ovaert PHD
- Lacy Jahner
- Casey Copeland
Questions people ask
Does Parker Gill Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Parker Gill Foundation give?
$28,319 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $800.
Who runs Parker Gill Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Paula Cunningham (Executive Dir.), Suzanne Waters (Board Member), Pam Cummins (Board Member) and Lynda Ovaert PHD (Board Member) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Parker Gill Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness.