Charles M & Gloria Parrish Foundation

BELLEVUE, WA EIN: 87-0490763

The Charles M & Gloria Parrish Foundation is a private foundation established in 1991 (with some sources indicating 1992) and based in Bellevue, Washington. The foundation operates as a family foundation with a focus on selective grantmaking to preselected charitable organizations.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$10.7M

+3.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$468K

-14.4% YoY

Grant Count

57

+1.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$8K

-15.9% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation is an active grantmaker with significant annual distribution activity. In 2024, the foundation made 56-57 grants totaling approximately $467,530 to $541,000 in distributions.

Grant Range

$4,300–$6,000

Average Grant

$10,000

How to Apply

**

Ready to take the next step with Charles M & Gloria Parrish Foundation?

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington, Utah, and California, with particular concentration in Washington and Utah. Organizations in the District of Columbia, Washington, and Utah account for approximately 74% of all grants made.

Grant Distribution by State

11states
+3 more states

Cities

AlexandriaAuburnBellevueBellinghamBoiseCalabasasHilliardIssaquahIssquahJoshua TreeMemphisMoscowNew YorkPalm DesertPullmanRockvilleSalt Lake CitySan FranciscoSanta RosaSeattle

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Revenue (2024):

  • Total assets: $10,654,621
  • Total revenues: $954,127
  • Total expenses: $616,492
  • Total giving: $467,530–$541,000

Historical Asset Growth: Assets have grown from $8.8 million in 2011 to $10.7 million in 2024.

Annual Distribution Range: The foundation has distributed between $550,000 and $648,000 annually from 2021–2022.

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$541K$1M$2M$2M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$10,654,621$10,309,096$10,662,555
Revenue$954,127$337,788$411,414
Expenses$616,492$691,247$791,711
Qualifying Distributions$541,355$621,929$726,249
Net Investment Income$891,380$277,131$345,952
Distributable Amount$671,977$577,618$598,242

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$162K$324K$486K$648K57 grants202057 grants202159 grants202256 grants202357 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

HERITAGE FOUNDATION$120KUTAH SYMPHONY$35KWASHINGTON POLICY CENTER$25KAMERICAN ENTERPRISE INST…$22KTHE CATO INSTITUTE$22KMUSEUM OF FLIGHT$17KABILITY FOUND$12KCROSSROADS URBAN CENTER$11KFIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH$8KGINA BACHAUER INTERNATL …$8K

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

245<$50K$50–100K5$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Officers and Trustees:

  • Erika P Bunnell – President (25 hours/week, $45,000 compensation)
  • Charles Kurt Parrish – Secretary (25 hours/week, $45,000 compensation)
  • Kristine Ann Parrish – Vice President (0 hours/week, no compensation)
  • Charles Bryan Parrish – Treasurer (0 hours/week, no compensation)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

ERIKA P BUNNELLPRESIDENT$45KCHARLES KURT PARRISHSECRETARY$45K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
ERIKA P BUNNELLPRESIDENT25$45,000
KRISTINE ANN PARRISHVICE-PRESIDENT
CHARLES KURT PARRISHSECRETARY25$45,000
CHARLES BRYAN PARRISHTREASURER

Contact Information

  • Address: 15338 SE 49th Pl, Bellevue, WA 98006-3609
  • Mailing Address: PO Box 9667, Salt Lake City, UT 84109
  • Phone: 801-583-0705 or 801-635-0375
  • EIN: 87-0490763

Related Funders

Similar funders by location and focus area

Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

What could you do with Charles M & Gloria Parrish Foundation on Grantable?

  • Assess strategic fit with your organization
  • Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
  • Find open RFPs from this funder
  • Monitor for new funding opportunities