Parker Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Parker Family Foundation is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $82,500 and the largest $213,000. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$82,500
- Largest grant$213,000
- Assets$17.4 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.1 million 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 | $1.1 million | 12 | $16.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 12 | $17.4 million |
How to apply
Parker Family 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 Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 10 | $883,000 |
| New York | 1 | $85,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $80,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimers Disease & Related Disorders | Unrestricted general | $213,000 |
| Actors Shakespeare Project Inc | Unrestricted general | $175,000 |
| Massachusetts Budget & Policy Center | Unrestricted general | $110,000 |
| Edvestors Inc | Unrestricted general | $110,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Unrestricted general | $85,000 |
| Summer Search | Unrestricted general | $85,000 |
| People for the American Way Foundation | Unrestricted general | $80,000 |
| Handel and Haydn Society | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Grub Street Inc | Unrestricted general | $45,000 |
| Theater Offensive Inc | Unrestricted general | $40,000 |
| Trustees of Reservations | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Massachusetts Poetry Outreach Program | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Glenn P Parker
- Faith K Parker
Questions people ask
Does Parker Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Parker Family Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $82,500.
Who runs Parker Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Glenn P Parker (Trustee) and Faith K Parker (Trustee).
What does Parker Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.