Parker Carson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Parker Carson Foundation is a private foundation in Radnor, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $170,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$170,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $158,500 the year before.
9% 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 | $156,000 | 20 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $158,500 | 25 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $170,000 | 22 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
Parker Carson 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 Carson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 14 | $98,000 |
| California | 3 | $38,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $13,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montessori de Terra Linda | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Weta | General purposes | $25,000 |
| University of Tennessee Foundation Inc | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Virginia Museum of Fine Arts | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Virginia Public Media | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Allegheny Blue Ridge Alliance | General purposes | $8,000 |
| Earth Justice Legal Defense Fund | General purposes | $8,000 |
| Anna Julia Cooper School | General purposes | $6,000 |
| Bay Area Discovery Museum | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Collegiate School | The penny and billy peebles endowment for faculty and staff | $5,000 |
| Nature Conservancy of Virginia | General purposes | $5,000 |
| The Cottage School | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Vcu Foundation | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Virginia Public Access Project | General purposes | $5,000 |
| The League of Women Voters | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Health Brigade | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Virginia Center for the Creative Arts | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Gwen Ifill Fund for Journalism Excellence | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Hollins University | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Brown University | Scholarship fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lucile Swift Miller
- John Clifford Miller IV
- Laura Swift Miller Meyers
Questions people ask
Does Parker Carson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Parker Carson Foundation give?
$170,000 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Parker Carson Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lucile Swift Miller (Director, Pres., Secy), John Clifford Miller IV (Director) and Laura Swift Miller Meyers (Director).
What does Parker Carson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.