Parker Foundation
Accepts applications
Parker Foundation is a private foundation in Janesville, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $135,125 in 56 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $15,025. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$135,125
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$15,025
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was up from $130,500 the year before.
6% 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 | $135,000 | 61 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $130,500 | 60 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $135,125 | 56 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Maddie Housley 100 S Main St, Janesville, WI 53545 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (608) 755-8100, mhousley@nowlan.com |
| What to submit | Letter form |
What Parker Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Wisconsin. It also paid $500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 12 | $22,000 |
| California | 2 | $16,025 |
| North Carolina | 8 | $15,525 |
| New York | 6 | $15,050 |
| Virginia | 6 | $13,725 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $12,500 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $9,100 |
| Delaware | 1 | $6,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $6,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | General purposes | $15,025 |
| Individual | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Chapin | General purposes | $7,500 |
| Individual | General purposes | $7,000 |
| St Andrews School | General purposes | $6,000 |
| The Alex Manfull Fund | General purposes | $6,000 |
| Camp Manito-Wish YMCA | General purposes | $5,000 |
| College of Charleston Foundation | General purposes | $5,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Durham | General purposes | $5,000 |
| The Madeira School | General purposes | $5,000 |
| National Kidney Foundation | General purposes | $4,050 |
| Randolph-Macon College | General purposes | $4,000 |
| WJCT | General purposes | $4,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Durh | General purposes | $3,000 |
| United Way Blackhawk Region | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Mayo Clinic Dept of Development | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Agrace Foundation | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Christchuch School | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Community Foundation of Southern Wi | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Rock County Historical Society | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Wisconsin Historical Society | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Individual | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Rock County Childrens Museum | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Myocardittis Foundation | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Janesville | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Kennebunk Land Trust | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Roanoke College | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Wake Forest University | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Duke University | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Individual | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Pen Collectors of America | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Pine Crest School | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Individual | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Swingpals Inc | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Tasis Foundation Inc | General purposes | $1,000 |
| The Dwight School Foundation | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Ardenne Alumni Accoc Atlanta Chapte | General purposes | $1,000 |
| One Love Community Fridge | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Rescue Mission Ministries Inc | General purposes | $900 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer Parker
- Sarah Parker
- Steven Parker
- Geoffrey Parker
Questions people ask
Does Parker Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Parker Foundation give?
$135,125 in tax year 2025, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Parker Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jennifer Parker (Secretary), Sarah Parker (Treasurer), Steven Parker (Vice President) and Geoffrey Parker (President).
What does Parker Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.