Parker Lifeshare Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Parker Lifeshare Foundation is a private foundation in Madison, Mississippi. In tax year 2024 it gave $661,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $140,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$661,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$140,000
- Assets$17.4 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $560,800 the year before.
25% of its 2024 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 | $560,800 | 8 | $15.2 million |
| 2024 | $661,500 | 8 | $17.4 million |
How to apply
Parker Lifeshare 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 Parker Lifeshare Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 8 | $661,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Reading Clinic | Program funding | $140,000 |
| Univ of Ms Found - Applied Behavior | Program funding | $110,500 |
| Operation Shoestring | Program funding | $100,000 |
| Ms Toughest Kids Foundation | Program funding | $100,000 |
| Canopy Children's Solutions | Program funding | $100,000 |
| Mission First | Program funding | $55,000 |
| Magnolia Speech School | Program funding | $50,000 |
| Sunnybrook Children's Home | Program funding | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Matt Holleman III
- Rodney Triplett Jr
- J Fountain Barksdale
Questions people ask
Does Parker Lifeshare Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Parker Lifeshare Foundation give?
$661,500 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Parker Lifeshare Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Matt Holleman III (Director), Rodney Triplett Jr (Director) and J Fountain Barksdale (Director).
What does Parker Lifeshare Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.