Donald & Elizabeth Parsons Charitab
Donald & Elizabeth Parsons Charitab is a Form 990-PF private foundation based in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $110,500 through 20 grants to organizations in Pennsylvania.
Donald & Elizabeth Parsons Charitab at a glance
In short: Donald & Elizabeth Parsons Charitab gave $111K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $110,500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,525
- -5.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $2,487,548
- +12.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Donald & Elizabeth Parsons Charitab
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Gerald J Parsons as the contact and says to see the attached “Request for Grant or Distribution.” It states that there are no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Gerald J Parsons
Mailing address: 47 Collins Mill Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425
Phone: (610) 363-7077
Email: jparsons@ctdi.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Donald & Elizabeth Parsons Charitab funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bishop Shanahan High School ($10K). Together the top 10 received $78K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 105 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Donald & Elizabeth Parsons Charitab gives
- 95% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% 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 (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2019) to $197K (2021). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Shanahan High School Downingtown, PA | Catholic Education | $10,000 |
| Camilla Hall Malvern, PA | Religious Organization | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Catholic Education West Chester, PA | Stars Coordinator | $10,000 |
| Handi-Crafters Thorndale, PA | Community Services | $10,000 |
| Sisters of IHM Malvern, PA | Religious Organization | $10,000 |
| United Way of Chester County Exton, PA | Community Needs | $10,000 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| Community Volunteers in Medicine West Chester, PA | Community Services | $5,000 |
| Shine West Chester, PA | Patient Services | $5,000 |
| The Arc of Chester County Exton, PA | Community Services | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,487,548 | $96,106 | $117,610 | $110,500 | 20 | $110,500 | $88,996 | $115,585 |
| 2024 | $2,213,049 | $88,820 | $119,255 | $110,500 | 19 | $110,500 | $80,065 | $107,213 |
| 2023 | $2,009,317 | $-710 | $103,658 | $95,500 | 17 | $95,500 | $27,533 | $94,084 |
| 2022 | $1,772,351 | $69,396 | $115,939 | $103,000 | 19 | $103,000 | $61,575 | $95,983 |
| 2021 | $2,285,110 | $123,112 | $207,302 | $196,500 | 30 | $196,500 | $114,310 | $112,898 |
| 2020 | $2,193,625 | $1,020,891 | $42,195 | $37,000 | 6 | — | $48,482 | $79,488 |
| 2019 | $988,610 | $1,003,797 | $17,205 | $17,000 | 2 | — | $3,797 | $42,118 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Donald & Elizabeth Parsons Charitab reported a distributable amount of $116K 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 grant purposes included Catholic education, religious organizations, community services, community needs, patient services, a STARS coordinator, and a scholarship.
The grantees describe a range of activities in their own missions. United Way of Chester County says it unites people and mobilizes resources to build better lives and stronger communities. Handi-Crafters says it operates as a vocational rehabilitation center for adults with significant barriers to employment. The Arc of Chester County says it advocates, educates, and provides services to empower people with disabilities and their families. Community Volunteers in Medicine says it provides free, high-quality health care to uninsured working people with low incomes.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 20 grants totaling $110,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $10,000, with a median of $4,000.
Among the largest awards were $10,000 each to an individual recipient High School for Catholic education, Camilla Hall and the Sisters of IHM for religious organization purposes, the Foundation for Catholic Education for a STARS coordinator, Handi-Crafters for community services, United Way of Chester County for community needs, and an individual recipient Prep High School for the EA McDonough Parsons Scholarship. Other reported awards included $5,000 to Community Volunteers in Medicine, SHINE, and The Arc of Chester County, and $3,000 each to Saints Peter and Paul School and Saints Philip and James School for Catholic education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gerald J Parsons, Leo D Parsons, and Christine P Bendinelli as trustees.
Donald & Elizabeth Parsons Charitab's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christine P. Bendinelli
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Gerald J. Parsons
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Leo D. Parsons
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Donald & Elizabeth Parsons Charitab
How much does Donald & Elizabeth Parsons Charitab give each year?
Donald & Elizabeth Parsons Charitab gave $111K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $111K across 19 grants.
What is Donald & Elizabeth Parsons Charitab's typical grant size?
Donald & Elizabeth Parsons Charitab's median grant in 2025 was $4,000, and its average grant was $5,525, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Donald & Elizabeth Parsons Charitab give grants?
Donald & Elizabeth Parsons Charitab gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were West Chester, PA (7 grants), Exton, PA (5 grants), Downingtown, PA (3 grants) and Malvern, PA (2 grants).
Does Donald & Elizabeth Parsons Charitab give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Donald & Elizabeth Parsons Charitab's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Services" (9 grants), "Catholic Education" (3 grants) and "Community Needs" (3 grants).
Who are Donald & Elizabeth Parsons Charitab's largest grantees?
Donald & Elizabeth Parsons Charitab's largest 2025 grantees include Bishop Shanahan High School ($10,000), Camilla Hall ($10,000) and Foundation for Catholic Education ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Donald & Elizabeth Parsons Charitab?
Donald & Elizabeth Parsons Charitab reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $111K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $116K (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 Donald & Elizabeth Parsons Charitab fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grant purposes included Catholic education, religious organizations, community services, community needs, patient services, a STARS coordinator, and a scholarship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Donald & Elizabeth Parsons Charitab?
The filing lists Gerald J Parsons as the contact and says to see the attached “Request for Grant or Distribution.” It states that there are no deadlines and no restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Donald & Elizabeth Parsons Charitab's EIN?
Donald & Elizabeth Parsons Charitab's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-6217217. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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