Charles M & Gloria Parrish Foundation
The Charles M & Gloria Parrish Foundation is a private foundation based in Bellevue, Washington. Its 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Charles M & Gloria Parrish Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles M & Gloria Parrish Foundation gave $468K across 57 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state District of Columbia. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $467,530
- -14.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 57
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,202
- -15.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,300
- Total assets
- $10,654,621
- +3.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (3 of 57, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charles M & Gloria Parrish Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 15338 Se 49Th Pl, Bellevue, WA 98006
Phone: (801) 583-0705
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles M & Gloria Parrish Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Heritage Foundation ($120K). Together the top 10 received $280K.
Grant Size Distribution
286 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 281 grants of 286 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipient organizations in the District of Columbia received 35% of grant dollars, those in Washington received 27%, and those in Utah received 27%. California accounted for 3% and Virginia for 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 57 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Charles M & Gloria Parrish Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 57 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 95% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $468K (2024) to $648K (2022). In 2024 it made 57 grants totaling $468K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage Foundation Washington, DC | N/A | $120,000 |
| Utah Symphony Salt Lake City, UT | N/A | $35,000 |
| Washington Policy Center Seattle, WA | N/A | $25,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute Washington, DC | N/A | $21,500 |
| The Cato Institute Washington, DC | N/A | $21,500 |
| Museum of Flight Seattle, WA | N/A | $17,200 |
| Ability Found Salt Lake City, UT | N/A | $12,000 |
| Crossroads Urban Center Salt Lake City, UT | N/A | $11,000 |
| Junior League of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | N/A | $8,600 |
| First Presbyterian Church Salt Lake City, UT | N/A | $8,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,654,621 | $954,127 | $616,492 | $467,530 | 57 | $541,355 | $891,380 | $671,977 |
| 2023 | $10,309,096 | $337,788 | $691,247 | $546,000 | 56 | $621,929 | $277,131 | $577,618 |
| 2022 | $10,662,555 | $411,414 | $791,711 | $647,900 | 59 | $726,249 | $345,952 | $598,242 |
| 2021 | $11,061,883 | $1,965,914 | $675,181 | $550,000 | 57 | $591,338 | $1,908,601 | $731,912 |
| 2020 | $9,752,119 | $590,113 | $636,190 | $536,000 | 57 | — | $535,786 | $595,851 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles M & Gloria Parrish Foundation reported a distributable amount of $672K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Washington Policy Center describes its mission as promoting public-policy solutions through research and education; Ability Found Corporation says it provides mobility equipment to disabled children and adults; and Crossroads Urban Center says it provides food, clothing, and housing assistance to low-income individuals and minorities.
Other 2024 recipients describe work in youth education and mentoring, support for naval special-warfare service members and families, human-animal interactions, and animal rescue and adoption. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 57 grants totaling $467,530. Grants ranged from $800 to $120,000, with a median of $4,300. Its largest reported grants included $120,000 to Heritage Foundation, $35,000 to Utah Symphony, $25,000 to Washington Policy Center, and $21,500 each to American Enterprise Institute and The Cato Institute. Other recipients included Museum of Flight ($17,200), Ability Found ($12,000), and Crossroads Urban Center ($11,000).
Additional 2024 recipients included Junior Achievement of Washington and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound ($7,000 each), Navy SEAL Foundation ($5,160), Pet Partners ($5,100), and Wenatchee Valley Humane Society ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Erika P Bunnell as president, Kristine Ann Parrish as vice-president, Charles Kurt Parrish as secretary, and Charles Bryan Parrish as treasurer.
Charles M & Gloria Parrish Foundation is led by Erika P. Bunnell, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Erika P. Bunnell
President
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$45K (2020) → $45K (2024)
Charles Bryan Parrish
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$45K (2022) → $45K (2024)
Kristine Ann Parrish
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $45K, to Erika P Bunnell (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Charles M & Gloria Parrish Foundation
How much does Charles M & Gloria Parrish Foundation give each year?
Charles M & Gloria Parrish Foundation gave $468K across 57 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $546K across 56 grants.
What is Charles M & Gloria Parrish Foundation's typical grant size?
Charles M & Gloria Parrish Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,300, and its average grant was $8,202, across 57 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles M & Gloria Parrish Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Charles M & Gloria Parrish Foundation give grants?
Charles M & Gloria Parrish Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (27%) and Utah (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (13 grants), Seattle, WA (9 grants), Bellevue, WA (5 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Who are Charles M & Gloria Parrish Foundation's largest grantees?
Charles M & Gloria Parrish Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Heritage Foundation ($120,000), Utah Symphony ($35,000) and Washington Policy Center ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Charles M & Gloria Parrish Foundation?
Charles M & Gloria Parrish Foundation reported $10.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $541K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $672K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Charles M & Gloria Parrish Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles M & Gloria Parrish Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Charles M & Gloria Parrish Foundation's EIN?
Charles M & Gloria Parrish Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0490763. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Charles M & Gloria Parrish 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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