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George L Parker Trust

Preselected recipients only Clayton, Missouri · EIN 376024498

George L Parker Trust is a private foundation in Clayton, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $141,512 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $70,756 and the largest $70,756. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $151,354 the year before.

0% of its 2024 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$151,3542$3.1 million
2024$141,5122$3.2 million

How to apply

George L Parker Trust 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 George L Parker Trust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois2$141,512

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Illinois State University Foundation
Normal, IL
Scholarships$70,756
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington, IL
Scholarships$70,756

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does George L Parker Trust accept grant applications?

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

How much does George L Parker Trust give?

$141,512 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $70,756.

Who runs George L Parker Trust?

Its 2024 filing lists Commerce Trust (Trustee).

What does George L Parker Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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