Parkinson Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Parkinson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Essex, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $23,670 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $5,150. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$23,670
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$5,150
- Assets$534,951
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2024 was up from $17,075 the year before.
54% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $17,075 | 22 | $489,147 |
| 2024 | $23,670 | 35 | $534,951 |
How to apply
Parkinson Family Foundation Inc 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 Parkinson Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 23 | $20,685 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $1,895 |
| Maryland | 1 | $355 |
| New York | 4 | $335 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250 |
| Virginia | 1 | $150 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florence Griswold Museum | Provide funds for operations | $5,150 |
| St John Episcopal Church | Provide funds for operations | $4,500 |
| Ivoryton Playhouse | Provide funds for operations | $3,000 |
| Sister Cities Essex Haiti | Provide funds for operations | $1,900 |
| Essex Library Association | Provide funds for operations | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation of Middlesex C | Provide funds for operations | $1,000 |
| CT River Conservancy | Provide funds for operations | $725 |
| Wellesley College | Provide funds for operations | $650 |
| Middlesex Hospital | Provide funds for operations | $500 |
| Essex Land Trust | Provide funds for operations | $500 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Provide funds for operations | $355 |
| Nscda CT | Provide funds for operations | $350 |
| Musical Masterworks | Provide funds for operations | $300 |
| Middlesex Habitat for Humanity | Provide funds for operations | $250 |
| The Crosby Fund for Haitian | Provide funds for operations | $250 |
| Milton Academy | Provide funds for operations | $250 |
| CT Audubon Society | Provide funds for operations | $250 |
| Essex Historical Society | Provide funds for operations | $250 |
| Community Music School | Provide funds for operations | $250 |
| Network for Good | Provide funds for operations | $250 |
| Planned Parenthood | Provide funds for operations | $200 |
| Friends of Essex Library | Provide funds for operations | $200 |
| Lyme Land Trust | Provide funds for operations | $200 |
| Essex Fire Co No 1 | Provide funds for operations | $150 |
| PBS Foundation | Provide funds for operations | $150 |
| River Valley Fund | Provide funds for operations | $150 |
| Wshu Radio - Sacred Heart | Provide funds for operations | $150 |
| League of Women Voters | Provide funds for operations | $135 |
| The Garden Conservancy | Provide funds for operations | $125 |
| LPLF | Provide funds for operations | $120 |
| New York University | Provide funds for operations | $100 |
| Appacuvi Marco Ausenda | Provide funds for operations | $100 |
| Cptv-Wnpr | Provide funds for operations | $100 |
| Island Peoples Project | Provide funds for operations | $55 |
| Fishers Island | Provide funds for operations | $55 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Parkinson
Questions people ask
Does Parkinson Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Parkinson Family Foundation Inc give?
$23,670 in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs Parkinson Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Elizabeth Parkinson (Trustee).
What does Parkinson Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and international.