Parkening Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Parkening Foundation is a private foundation in Bozeman, Montana. In tax year 2024 it gave $5,500 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $300 and the largest $2,500. 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$5,500
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$300
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$72,868
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2,750 the year before.
70% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,750 | 10 | $70,339 |
| 2024 | $5,500 | 11 | $72,868 |
How to apply
Parkening 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 Parkening Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $4,600 |
| Illinois | 1 | $300 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $300 |
| New York | 1 | $200 |
| Florida | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Community Church | Gen operation | $2,500 |
| Joni and Friends | Cash Donation | $500 |
| Calvary Community Church | General operations | $500 |
| Individual | Cash Donation | $300 |
| International Fellowship of Christi | Gen. Operations | $300 |
| Open Arms Pregnancy Clinic | General operations | $300 |
| Community Pregnancy Clinic | General operations | $300 |
| Ohana Health | General operations | $300 |
| Union Rescue Mission | Gen operation | $200 |
| Pearls for Africa | General operations | $200 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators | Gen operation | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher W Parkening
- John F Macarthur
- William Zimmer
Questions people ask
Does Parkening Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Parkening Foundation give?
$5,500 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $300.
Who runs Parkening Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Christopher W Parkening (Trustee), John F Macarthur (Trustee) and William Zimmer (Trustee).
What does Parkening Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and international.