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The Marie and Mike Parkinson Foundation

Preselected recipients only Colorado Springs, Colorado · EIN 464409811

The Marie and Mike Parkinson Foundation is a private foundation in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $69,200 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $19,200 and the largest $40,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $35,000 the year before.

67% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$40,0001$47,356
2024$35,0001$54,017
2025$69,2003$7,405

How to apply

The Marie and Mike Parkinson 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Marie and Mike Parkinson Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Colorado.

StateGrantsAmount
Colorado2$59,200
Oklahoma1$10,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
US Air Force Academy Endowment
Usaf Academy, CO
Department of law$40,000
Pikes Peak Academy
Colorado Springs, CO
General fund$19,200
Oklahoma State University Foundation
Stillwater, OK
General fund$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Marie and Mike Parkinson Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Marie and Mike Parkinson Foundation give?

$69,200 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $19,200.

Who runs The Marie and Mike Parkinson Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Michael G Parkinson (Director).

What does The Marie and Mike Parkinson Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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