The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation
Accepts applications
The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation is a private foundation in Richmond, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.5 million in 71 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$9.5 million
- Number of grants71
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$138 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2024 was up from $7.1 million the year before.
54% 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 | $7.1 million | 76 | $132 million |
| 2024 | $9.5 million | 71 | $138 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Amy Nisenson 8003 Franklin Farms Drive Suite, Richmond, VA 23219-4037 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (804) 780-2000 |
| What to submit | Letter |
What The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 67 | $9.2 million |
| Minnesota | 1 | $250,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Museum of Fine Arts | Support capital campaign with focus on renovation of the leslie cheek theater | $1.0 million |
| VPM Public Media | Build a new headquarters in downtown richmond | $750,000 |
| Cross-Over Ministry | Purchase and renovate henrico clinic building and renovate richmond clinic building | $605,000 |
| Better Housing Coalition | Support the colbrook development | $500,000 |
| Liberation Veteran Services Inc | Support construction of phase i of veterans village, a new 38-unit micro-apartment building | $500,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Richmond | Support the construction of the ronald mcdonald house at vcu children's tower and the new guestroom ronald mcdonal house in richmond | $500,000 |
| Virginia Repertory Theatre | Support the great stages campaign and capital projects | $500,000 |
| Caritas | Support dinwiddie avenue men's campus renovation project | $365,000 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | Restore the powder magazine | $320,000 |
| Hampden-Sydney College | Complete a comprehensive historic renovation of venable hall | $300,000 |
| Virginia Tech Foundation Inc | Support the renovation, upgrades, and improvements to war memorial hall | $300,000 |
| Bridgewater College | Support renovations to bowman hall | $250,000 |
| PCS for People | Expand digital inclusion program to richmond-hampton roads region | $250,000 |
| Randolph College | Support the science matters campaign | $250,000 |
| Veritas School | Support campus expansion campaign | $250,000 |
| Virginia Museum of History & Culture | Support 250th initiative | $250,000 |
| Autism Program of Va Inc - Commonwealth Autism | Build an autism workforce educational facility | $150,000 |
| Friends of Hollywood Cemetery | Support restoration of long bottom and restoration of historic iron fences | $150,000 |
| National D-Day Memorial Foundation LTD | Support capital campaign for a walking trail, a wwii "motor pool" building, a multi-use outdoor amphitheater and education center and museum | $150,000 |
| Sports Backers | Support the active living hub | $150,000 |
| The Faison Center | Refresh interior and exterior of the faison residence | $125,000 |
| Boys Home of Virginia | Support critical capital improvements | $120,000 |
| Stratford Hall | Support the semiquincentennial roof restoration project | $105,000 |
| Child Development Resources Inc | Support facility renovations | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity-Powhatan | Develop a conservation subdivision and purchase the building and land that houses the restore and offices | $100,000 |
| Heart of Virginia Council Inc | Support health and safety capital enhancement for the hovc scout reservation in goochland county | $100,000 |
| Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation | Renovate patrick henry's red hill | $100,000 |
| Rappahannock Community College Educational Foundation | Construct a health science facility on the warsaw campus | $100,000 |
| The Board of Regents of Gunston Hall Inc | Support the forever revolutionary! Comprehensive campaign | $100,000 |
| The JXN Project | Reconstruct the home of jackson ward's first known black homeowner, abraham peyton skipwith, as a national historic landmark | $100,000 |
| United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg | Support capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Washington Heritage Museums | Supprt capital improvements to the mary washington monument and lodge property | $100,000 |
| Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library Foundation | Support the reinstallation and expansion of a permanent museum exhibits and upgrade infrastructure systems | $100,000 |
| Partnership for Housing Affordability | Support technology upgrades | $52,000 |
| Atlantic Outreach Incorporated | Support new building expansion | $50,000 |
| Friends Association for Children | Replace roof and hvac system at the robert l. Taylor child development center | $50,000 |
| Kovar Corporation | Support purchase of group home residence | $50,000 |
| Little Hands Virginia Inc | Expand warehouse and officer | $50,000 |
| Petersburg Area Art League | Support "save our west wall" campaign | $45,000 |
| Mending Walls | Support capital project | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thurston R Moore Esq
- Charles F Witthoefft Esq
- Mrs Palmer P Garson
- Mrs Amy P Nisenson
- Edward W Valentine
Questions people ask
Does The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation give?
$9.5 million in tax year 2024, across 71 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thurston R Moore Esq (President), Charles F Witthoefft Esq (Vice Pres/Secretary), Mrs Palmer P Garson (Treasurer) and Mrs Amy P Nisenson (Executive Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.