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M L Parrish Family Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Pikeville, Kentucky · EIN 208076892

M L Parrish Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Pikeville, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $260,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $100,000. 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 $80,000 the year before.

50% 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$67,5004$1.3 million
2024$80,0003$1.4 million
2025$260,0006$1.3 million

How to apply

M L Parrish 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What M L Parrish Family Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Kentucky.

StateGrantsAmount
Kentucky4$160,000
Michigan1$50,000
North Carolina1$50,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Pikeville
Pikeville, KY
Bear Mountain - Reaching New Heights Capital Campaign$100,000
Kentucky Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Mt Washington, KY
Support of Activities$50,000
Life Action
Buchanan, MI
Nationwide Revival Ministry$50,000
Samaritan's Purse
Boone, NC
Support of Relief Services$50,000
Appalachian Pregnancy Care Center
Pikeville, KY
Opperational support$5,000
Tates Creek Presbyterian Church
Lexington, KY
Campus Outreach Program$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does M L Parrish Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

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

How much does M L Parrish Family Foundation Inc give?

$260,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.

Who runs M L Parrish Family Foundation Inc?

Its 2025 filing lists M Lynn Parrish (Director & Pres), Jessica J Parrish (Director & Trea) and Jesse M Parrish (Director).

What does M L Parrish Family Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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