The JCDRP Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The JCDRP Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$7.0 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $985,191 the year before.
18% of its 2025 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 | $925,205 | 15 | $7.3 million |
| 2024 | $985,191 | 15 | $7.2 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 17 | $7.0 million |
How to apply
The JCDRP Family Foundation Inc 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 The JCDRP Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $330,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $155,000 |
| California | 3 | $150,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $70,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $60,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $50,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | Aclu national advocacy institute | $100,000 |
| George Jackson Academy | Empowering bright boys: expanding opportunity at george jackson academy | $100,000 |
| Unitarian Universalist Association | Educational access for seminarians & our whole lives | $100,000 |
| The Brotherhood Sister Sol | Educating young people, organizing for justice and equity, and training the field | $80,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | General operating support | $70,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey Foundation | Aclu of new jersey foundation internship programs - three year commitment | $60,000 |
| Edinboro University Foundation | Pennwest-edinboro: office of students with disabilities and wheel chair basketball program | $50,000 |
| Girls With Impact | Gwi: advancing la | $50,000 |
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Innovation Africa | Innovation: africa solar water pumping system | $50,000 |
| Native Renewables Inc | Hozho homes | $50,000 |
| Point Foundation | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Thurgood Marshall College Fund Inc | Tmcf-jcdrp family foundation 2025-26 hbcu scholarship program | $50,000 |
| Vision to Learn | Providing philadelphia students with vision care & glasses- sy 2025-26 | $50,000 |
| World Bicycle Relief | Deepening world bicycle relief's impact in tanzania | $50,000 |
| Razia's Ray of Hope Foundation | Programmatic support and expansion | $30,000 |
| Icivics | Icivics youth fellowship: a250 and beyond | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph B Parsons
- Colette B Parsons
- Dashiell Parsons
- Reece Parsons
- Reagan Parsons
Questions people ask
Does The JCDRP Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The JCDRP Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The JCDRP Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph B Parsons (President, Treasurer & Trustee), Colette B Parsons (Secretary & Trustee), Dashiell Parsons (Vice President & Trustee) and Reece Parsons (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The JCDRP Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.