Parker Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Parker Family Foundation is a private foundation in Winters, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $401,500 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$401,500
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $201,780 the year before.
33% 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 | $168,800 | 17 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $201,780 | 14 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $401,500 | 18 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
Parker Family 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.
What Parker Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | $362,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,500 |
| Nevada | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SF Opera | General support | $100,000 |
| Uc Davis | General support for uc davis terc and new vessel | $100,000 |
| California College of the Arts | General support, scholarship fund, and matching fund | $50,000 |
| San Jose Museum of Art | General support | $35,000 |
| Uc Davis | General support for manetti shrem museum and its fundraiser gala | $32,500 |
| MPT Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco | General support | $15,000 |
| National Museum of Women in the Arts | General support | $10,000 |
| For-Site Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Front Porch Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Putah Creek Council | General support | $5,000 |
| Rotary Club of Davis | General support | $5,000 |
| Uc Davis | General support for fire fund | $5,000 |
| Compassion and Choices | General support | $2,500 |
| Lake Tahoe Community College Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Churchill County Museum | General support | $2,000 |
| Pence Gallery | General support | $1,000 |
| Uc Davis | General support for chancellor's club | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerhard Parker
- Carol Parker
Questions people ask
Does Parker Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Parker Family Foundation give?
$401,500 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Parker Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gerhard Parker (Co-Trustee, Asset Manager) and Carol Parker (Co-Trustee).
What does Parker Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.