Fred and Mabel R Parks Foundation
Accepts applications
Fred and Mabel R Parks Foundation is a private foundation in Sugar Land, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.2 million in 147 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $75,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.2 million
- Number of grants147
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$53.4 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.0 million the year before.
32% 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 | $1.5 million | 114 | $47.5 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 144 | $50.4 million |
| 2025 | $2.2 million | 147 | $53.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | James G McClellan 12926 Dairy Ashford Rd 130, Sugar Land, TX 77478 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (281) 313-6464 |
| What to submit | Include a copy of IRS 501(c) letter with a grant request letter. |
What Fred and Mabel R Parks Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 136 | $1.9 million |
| Louisiana | 2 | $100,000 |
| New York | 2 | $60,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $35,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LSU Foundation | Scholarships | $75,000 |
| Child Advocates of Fort Bend | Casa home tour | $50,000 |
| Parks Youth Ranch | Program support | $50,000 |
| Diabetes Research Institute | Development of dri cell supply cente | $50,000 |
| Curepsp Inc | Patient journey program | $50,000 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundati | Patient care assisiant (pca) program | $50,000 |
| Literacy Council of Fort Bend | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| South Texas College of Law Houston | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Literacy Council of Ft Bend County | Reading between the wines | $30,000 |
| The Parks Youth Ranch | Program support | $30,000 |
| Oakbend Medical Center | Program support | $25,000 |
| Texas Childrens Hospital | Neurological research institute | $25,000 |
| Access Health | Program support | $25,000 |
| Child Advocates of Fort Bend | Program support | $25,000 |
| University of Houston Sugar Land | Nursing program scholarships | $25,000 |
| Fort Bend Meals on Wheels | Program support | $25,000 |
| Blessed Be Hope for Three | Program support | $25,000 |
| Lehigh University | Scholarship endowment | $25,000 |
| Holocaust Museum Houston | Program support | $25,000 |
| The Brookwood Community | Program support | $25,000 |
| Galveston Historical Foundation | Program support | $25,000 |
| Luke 18-1 Foundation | Links 4 luke | $25,000 |
| LSU Foundation | Execptional educator scholarship | $25,000 |
| Impact A Hero | Program support | $20,000 |
| University of Houston | Wine lecture series | $20,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship program | $20,000 |
| Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers | Program support | $20,000 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | Program support | $20,000 |
| Childrens Transplant Initiative | Program support | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross | Home fire relief program | $20,000 |
| Belong Kitchen | Program support | $20,000 |
| Child Advocates of Fort Bend | Program support | $20,000 |
| Cure Epilepsy | Program support | $20,000 |
| The Arc of Fort Bend County | Program support | $15,000 |
| The Mission of Yahweh | Program support | $15,000 |
| Charitable Gift Planners of Houston | Sponsor annual symposium | $15,000 |
| Aishel House | Program support | $15,000 |
| Sire Therapeutic Horsemanship | Program support | $15,000 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | Program support | $15,000 |
| University of Houston Clear Lake | Center for autism & development | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James G McClellan
- Ann Parks Stallings
- Debra Marfin
- Patricia Somers
Questions people ask
Does Fred and Mabel R Parks Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Fred and Mabel R Parks Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2025, across 147 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Fred and Mabel R Parks Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James G McClellan (Pres./Treas.), Ann Parks Stallings (Vice Pres.), Debra Marfin (Vice Pres.) and Patricia Somers (Secretary).
What does Fred and Mabel R Parks Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.