Sawyer Parks Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Sawyer Parks Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $257,708 in 69 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $66,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$257,708
- Number of grants69
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$66,000
- Assets$5.3 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was down from $275,158 the year before.
6% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $250,558 | 67 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $275,158 | 71 | $4.8 million |
| 2025 | $257,708 | 69 | $5.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Carol S Parks Trustee 200 Newbury Street 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02116 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 262-3600 |
| What to submit | Written proposals, including proof of section 501 (c) (3) status |
| Deadlines | October 15th annually |
| Restrictions | Proposals not accepted for: payroll, administration, rehab of property or buildings |
What Sawyer Parks Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 46 | $235,150 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $5,500 |
| Florida | 4 | $4,200 |
| New York | 3 | $2,200 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $1,558 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Suffolk University | 501 (c) (3) | $66,000 |
| Rosie's Place | 501 (c) (3) | $40,000 |
| Mass Eye & Ear Infirmary | 501 (c) (3) | $22,500 |
| Pine Street Inn | 501 (c) (3) | $15,000 |
| Mspca | 501 (c) (3) | $12,500 |
| National Braille Press | 501 (c) (3) | $11,000 |
| Family Reach Foundation | 501 (c) (3) | $10,000 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank | 501 (c) (3) | $10,000 |
| The Hundred Club of Ma | 501 (c) (3) | $10,000 |
| St Lawrence Church | 501 (c) (3) | $6,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Boston | 501 (c) (3) | $5,000 |
| Haitian Health Foundation | 501 (c) (3) | $5,000 |
| Boca Regional Hospital | 501 (c) (3) | $3,000 |
| Foster Parrots | 501 (c) (3) | $2,500 |
| Cor Unum | 501 (c) (3) | $2,000 |
| Elizabeth Stone House | 501 (c) (3) | $2,000 |
| Heifer Project International | 501 (c) (3) | $2,000 |
| Home for Little Wanderers | 501 (c) (3) | $1,500 |
| Morgan Memorial Goodwill | 501 (c) (3) | $1,500 |
| Children Inc | 501 (c) (3) | $1,308 |
| Boston Rescue Mission-Kingston House | 501 (c) (3) | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Town | 501 (c) (3) | $1,000 |
| Brigham & Women's Hospital | 501 (c) (3) | $1,000 |
| Crossroads for Kids | 501 (c) (3) | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | 501 (c) (3) | $1,000 |
| Dorchester Bay | 501 (c) (3) | $1,000 |
| Four Paws International | 501 (c) (3) | $1,000 |
| Generation Sos | 501 (c) (3) | $1,000 |
| Globe Santa | 501 (c) (3) | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | 501 (c) (3) | $1,000 |
| Newton Country Day School | 501 (c) (3) | $1,000 |
| Saint Francis House | 501 (c) (3) | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | 501 (c) (3) | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospital | 501 (c) (3) | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | 501 (c) (3) | $1,000 |
| Valley Settlement Project | 501 (c) (3) | $1,000 |
| WGBH | 501 (c) (3) | $1,000 |
| Woman's Lunch Place | 501 (c) (3) | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | 501 (c) (3) | $1,000 |
| Boston Public Library | 501 (c) (3) | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol S Parks
- Joseph A Parks V
Questions people ask
Does Sawyer Parks Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: October 15th annually.
How much does Sawyer Parks Charitable Foundation give?
$257,708 in tax year 2025, across 69 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Sawyer Parks Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carol S Parks (Trustee/Manager) and Joseph A Parks V (Trustee/Manager).
What does Sawyer Parks Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.