Steve and Diane Parrish Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Steve and Diane Parrish Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $168,429 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $71,429. 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$168,429
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$71,429
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was down from $177,400 the year before.
23% 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 | $250,000 | 20 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $177,400 | 22 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $168,429 | 13 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Steve and Diane Parrish 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 Steve and Diane Parrish Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 6 | $98,929 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $30,500 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $7,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Earthplace the Nature Discovery Center Inc | Capital campaign to install and operate a Science on a sphere teaching platform in a new science center exhibit space | $71,429 |
| American Symphony Orchestra League | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Carleton College | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Orchestra Lumos Inc | Crescendo Fund | $25,000 |
| House United | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Underdog Rescue Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| South Uptown Neighborhood Association | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| National Down Syndrome Society | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Westport Writers Workshop I Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Connecticut Dance School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Fairfield United Soccer Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Friends of the Fairfield Public Library Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Arden Trust Company
- Amanda Parrish Morgan
- Nick Morgan
- Cassidy Sadler Parrish
- Clay Parrish
- Diane S Parrish
- Steve Parrish
Questions people ask
Does Steve and Diane Parrish Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Steve and Diane Parrish Foundation give?
$168,429 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Steve and Diane Parrish Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Arden Trust Company (Trustee), Amanda Parrish Morgan (Trustee), Nick Morgan (Trustee) and Cassidy Sadler Parrish (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Steve and Diane Parrish Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.