Dorothy and Lee Roy Parks
Dorothy and Lee Roy Parks is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Kansas. Its 2026 grants supported Kansas community organizations and student financial aid, as well as a burn center in Texas.
Dorothy and Lee Roy Parks at a glance
In short: Dorothy and Lee Roy Parks gave $110K across 13 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in Kansas. 31% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $110,120
- -0.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $8,471
- -0.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,253,234
- +3.8% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (97% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dorothy and Lee Roy Parks
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2025 filing states that an application form is required for scholarship money not exceeding $5,000. Worthy students are to submit the form between April 1 and April 15; selection criteria include school activities, awards, leadership positions, GPA, and career goals. The form can be obtained from the trustee. The filing states a preference for projects in the Delphos and Miltonvale, Kansas, areas.
- Review Cycle
- April 1–15 each year. The 2026 application cycle has passed.
- Deadline
- April 1–15 each year.
- Contact
Application contact: Thomas D Mcgavran
Mailing address: 821 Sunbeam, Minneapolis, KS 67647
Phone: (785) 392-3533
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dorothy and Lee Roy Parks funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Claude & Mabel Childs ($17K). Together the top 10 received $108K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas and 3% to recipients in Texas. The foundation’s 2025 filing states a preference for projects in the Delphos and Miltonvale, Kansas, areas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dorothy and Lee Roy Parks open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $17K repeat.
- 62% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−3%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $107K (2021) to $113K (2023). In 2026 it made 13 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Claude & Mabel Childs Delphos, KS | General Fund | $16,965 |
| Delphos Lions Charities Delphos, KS | General Fund | $16,965 |
| Delphos Senior Citizens Delphos, KS | General Fund | $16,965 |
| Miltonvale Senior Citizens Miltonvale, KS | General Fund | $16,965 |
| Miltonvale Lions Miltonvale, KS | General Fund | $16,965 |
| Miltonvale Clinic Corp Miltonvale, KS | General Fund | $16,965 |
| Shriners Burn Center Houston, TX | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Cloud County Community College Concordia, KS | Student Financial Aid | $1,500 |
| Wichita State University Wichita, KS | Student Financial Aid | $1,000 |
| Kansas Wesleyan University Salina, KS | Student Financial Aid | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,253,234 | $256,522 | $210,202 | $110,120 | 13 | $120,060 | $168,798 | $118,860 |
| 2025 | $1,206,914 | $239,624 | $218,980 | $110,408 | 13 | $119,655 | $141,825 | $119,688 |
| 2024 | $1,186,270 | $216,931 | $229,372 | $111,000 | 7 | $119,617 | $109,784 | $119,470 |
| 2023 | $1,198,711 | $240,490 | $248,721 | $113,064 | 12 | $122,737 | $114,506 | $119,061 |
| 2022 | $1,206,942 | $237,851 | $236,498 | $110,300 | 13 | $118,353 | $122,515 | $121,613 |
| 2021 | $1,205,589 | $249,245 | $202,195 | $107,170 | 11 | — | $164,673 | $119,021 |
| 2020 | $1,158,539 | $227,513 | $227,259 | $110,828 | 12 | — | $121,945 | $116,856 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dorothy and Lee Roy Parks reported a distributable amount of $119K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants included general-fund support for community organizations and student financial aid to universities and a college. Among its education grantees, Cloud County Community College describes its mission as developing, improving, advancing, and supporting the college’s endeavors. Kansas Wesleyan University describes its mission as promoting and integrating academic excellence, spiritual development, personal well-being, and social responsibility. Austin College describes its mission as educating students in the liberal arts and sciences for rewarding careers and full, engaged, meaningful lives.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $110,120. Grant amounts ranged from $330 to $16,965, with a median grant of $3,000.
The largest grants were $16,965 each to Claude & Mabel Childs, Delphos Lions Charities, Delphos Senior Citizens, Miltonvale Senior Citizens, Miltonvale Lions, and Miltonvale Clinic Corp, all for general-fund support. Other reported grants included $3,000 to Shriners Burn Center for its general fund; $1,500 to Cloud County Community College for student financial aid; $1,000 each to Wichita State University, Kansas Wesleyan University, and Emporia State University for student financial aid; $500 to an individual recipient State University for student financial aid; and $330 to Austin College.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Thomas D McGavran as trustee.
Dorothy and Lee Roy Parks is led by Thomas D. McGavran, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Thomas D. McGavran
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$16K (2020) → $17K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $17K, to Thomas D McGavran (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Dorothy and Lee Roy Parks
How much does Dorothy and Lee Roy Parks give each year?
Dorothy and Lee Roy Parks gave $110K across 13 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $110K across 13 grants.
What is Dorothy and Lee Roy Parks's typical grant size?
Dorothy and Lee Roy Parks's median grant in 2026 was $3,000, and its average grant was $8,471, across 13 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dorothy and Lee Roy Parks that year got $5K on average.
Where does Dorothy and Lee Roy Parks give grants?
Dorothy and Lee Roy Parks gives mostly in Kansas: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Delphos, KS (3 grants) and Miltonvale, KS (3 grants).
Does Dorothy and Lee Roy Parks give general operating support?
Yes: 54% of Dorothy and Lee Roy Parks's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Student Financial Aid" (6 grants).
Who are Dorothy and Lee Roy Parks's largest grantees?
Dorothy and Lee Roy Parks's largest 2026 grantees include Claude & Mabel Childs ($16,965), Delphos Lions Charities ($16,965) and Delphos Senior Citizens ($16,965), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Dorothy and Lee Roy Parks?
Dorothy and Lee Roy Parks reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $120K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $119K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dorothy and Lee Roy Parks fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants included general-fund support for community organizations and student financial aid to universities and a college. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dorothy and Lee Roy Parks?
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that an application form is required for scholarship money not exceeding $5,000. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dorothy and Lee Roy Parks's EIN?
Dorothy and Lee Roy Parks's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-6336224. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
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 2026 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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