Parkinson Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Parkinson Family Foundation is a private foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $95,777 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$95,777
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $89,777 the year before.
25% 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 | $72,500 | 25 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $89,777 | 21 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $95,777 | 22 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Geoffrey Parkinson 6270 Rivo Lake Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34241 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (941) 365-5477, pff@fsllc.net |
| What to submit | See mission statement and guidelines.Online application form on foundation's website: www.parkinsonfdn.orgNo LOI's. No preapproval phone calls or meetings. Application is appropriate first contact. |
| Deadlines | Rolling Deadlines |
| Restrictions | Food Water Faith Evangelism Health Humanitarian American Ideals |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Parkinson Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 10 | $49,777 |
| Virginia | 5 | $23,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $7,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $3,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall Legacy Institute The | Landmine Eradication Support & Education | $10,000 |
| Stanwich Congregational Church | Emergency Relief | $10,000 |
| Stanwich Congregational Church | Church-plant Initiative | $7,777 |
| Individual | $5,500 | |
| Friends of Forman Christian College | Education Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Individual | $5,000 | |
| Pivot Ministries Inc | Addiction Recovery | $5,000 |
| Seed Company The | Bible Translation | $5,000 |
| Greenwich Chaplaincy Services | Chaplaincy Services | $5,000 |
| Individual | Reconciliation & Discipleship Ministry | $5,000 |
| Individual | Disaster Relief | $5,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Church Support | $5,000 |
| Filter of Hope Inc | Evangelism and Clean Water | $3,000 |
| Virginia Athletics Foundation | Athletics Program & Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Cornerstone Christian Academy | Education & School Support | $3,000 |
| Individual | Hunger Relief | $2,500 |
| Present Age Ministries | Human Trafficking Recovery | $2,500 |
| University of Virginia | Historical Preservation | $2,000 |
| The Grace Notes Inc | Providing Therapeutic Music | $2,000 |
| Waterside School | School Support | $2,000 |
| Circuit Riders co EquipNet | Evangelism | $1,500 |
| BibleProject | Making the Biblical Story Accessible to Everyone | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Geoffrey M Parkinson Jr
- Deborah P Hires
- Heather P Wright
Questions people ask
Does Parkinson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Rolling Deadlines.
How much does Parkinson Family Foundation give?
$95,777 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Parkinson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Geoffrey M Parkinson Jr (President), Deborah P Hires (Treasurer) and Heather P Wright (Secretary).
What does Parkinson Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and human services.