Martha Sue Parr Trust
Accepts applications
Martha Sue Parr Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $325,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.4 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$325,000
- Assets$33.9 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.3 million 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 | $1.2 million | 18 | $29.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 20 | $30.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 16 | $33.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | JP Morgan Chase Bank N A 10 S Dearborn IL1-0111, Chicago, IL 60603 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (800) 496-2583 |
| What to submit | www.jpmorgan.com/onlinegrants |
What Martha Sue Parr Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 16 | $1.4 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cumberland Youth and Family Services | General | $325,000 |
| Baylor Scott and White All Saints Health Foundation | General | $300,000 |
| Texas Health Resources | General | $200,000 |
| Projecthandup Aka the Gatehouse | General | $100,000 |
| Fort Worth Museum of Science and History | General | $100,000 |
| Cristo Rey Fort Worth Catholic High Scho | General | $75,000 |
| National Medal of Honor Museum Foundatio | General | $50,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Operating support for 3 | $45,000 |
| Camp Fire First Texas | General | $35,000 |
| Lena Pope Home Inc | General | $30,000 |
| Brite Divinity School | General operating funds | $30,000 |
| Gladney Center for Adoption | General | $25,000 |
| Leadership Fort Worth | General | $20,000 |
| Hope Farm Inc | General | $20,000 |
| Artist Outreach Inc | General | $15,000 |
| Arlington Urban Ministries | General | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does Martha Sue Parr Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Martha Sue Parr Trust give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Martha Sue Parr Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
What does Martha Sue Parr Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and arts and culture.