Arthur L Parker Foundation
The Arthur L Parker Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports 11 grants totaling $49,291 to charitable organizations, including arts, food assistance, social services, and other organizations.
Arthur L Parker Foundation at a glance
In short: Arthur L Parker Foundation gave $49K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Ohio. 45% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $49,291
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,481
- +17.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,813
- Total assets
- $670,323
- +2.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Arthur L Parker Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4900 Tiedeman Road Oh-01-49-0381, Brooklyn, OH 44144
Phone: (216) 689-4480
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Arthur L Parker Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Cleveland Institute of Art ($11K). Together the top 10 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 22% to Maryland, 8% to New York, 8% to California, and 6% to Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Arthur L Parker Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 45% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 152% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2023) to $51K (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Cleveland Institute of Art Cleveland, OH | Arts - Unrestricted | $11,250 |
| Catholic Relief Services Baltimore, MD | General Operating | $10,850 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese Ogdensburg, NY | Religious/HEALTH,SOCIAL | $3,750 |
| Mikeroweworks Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Operating | $3,750 |
| Second Harvest Foodbank of the Mahoning Youngstown, OH | General Operating | $2,813 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank Cleveland, OH | Health and Social Welfare | $2,813 |
| Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank Akron, OH | Health and Social Welfare- | $2,813 |
| Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Toledo, OH | Health and Social Welfare - | $2,813 |
| Shoes and Clothes for Kids Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $2,813 |
| HRDC Bozeman, MT | General Operating | $2,813 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $670,323 | $102,476 | $83,813 | $49,291 | 11 | $66,697 | $91,376 | $43,833 |
| 2024 | $651,658 | $228,017 | $74,908 | $49,763 | 13 | $62,743 | $216,916 | $41,365 |
| 2023 | $498,724 | $49,756 | $56,470 | $30,816 | 9 | $46,536 | $35,923 | $40,207 |
| 2022 | $505,440 | $36,720 | $78,738 | $51,375 | 12 | $64,246 | $26,326 | $41,457 |
| 2021 | $547,635 | $64,162 | $69,610 | $41,000 | 9 | $55,540 | $52,078 | $48,563 |
| 2020 | $553,084 | $60,762 | $66,110 | $37,500 | 12 | — | $50,209 | $42,998 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arthur L Parker Foundation reported a distributable amount of $44K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for arts, food assistance, and social services. The Cleveland Institute of Art describes its mission as cultivating creative leaders through innovative education in art and design. Shoes and Clothes for Kids says it works to break barriers to school attendance by providing new shoes, clothes, and school supplies to students in need. The Greater Cleveland Food Bank says it provides nutritious food and essential resources to neighbors facing hunger. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Ogdensburg says it responds to the needs of vulnerable community members through direct aid, counseling, community programs, outreach, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $49,291 across 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,813 to $11,250, with a median grant of $2,813.
Notable 2025 grants included $11,250 to The Cleveland Institute of Art for unrestricted arts support and $10,850 to Catholic Relief Services for general operating support. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Ogdensburg received $3,750 for religious, health, and social purposes; MikeroweWorks Foundation received $3,750 for general operating support. Several Ohio food banks received $2,813 each, including the Second Harvest Foodbank of the Mahoning, Greater Cleveland Food Bank, Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank, and Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Madeleine H Parker as Trustee and President; Margaret Evans Van Ert as Trustee and Vice President; and Ralph P Higgins Jr as Trustee, Secretary & Treasurer.
Arthur L Parker Foundation is led by Madeleine H Parker, Trustee & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Madeleine H Parker
Trustee & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ralph P Higgins Jr.
Trustee, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Evans Van Ert
Trustee & Vice President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joyce A Evans (2020–2023) — Trustee & Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Arthur L Parker Foundation
How much does Arthur L Parker Foundation give each year?
Arthur L Parker Foundation gave $49K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 13 grants.
What is Arthur L Parker Foundation's typical grant size?
Arthur L Parker Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,813, and its average grant was $4,481, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Arthur L Parker Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Arthur L Parker Foundation give grants?
Arthur L Parker Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (22%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (3 grants).
Does Arthur L Parker Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 64% of Arthur L Parker Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Health and Social Welfare" (3 grants).
Who are Arthur L Parker Foundation's largest grantees?
Arthur L Parker Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Cleveland Institute of Art ($11,250), Catholic Relief Services ($10,850) and Catholic Charities of the Diocese ($3,750), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Arthur L Parker Foundation?
Arthur L Parker Foundation reported $670K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $67K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Arthur L Parker Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for arts, food assistance, and social services. The Cleveland Institute of Art describes its mission as cultivating creative leaders through innovative education in art and design. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Arthur L Parker Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Arthur L Parker Foundation's EIN?
Arthur L Parker Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-0690528. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Arthur L Parker Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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