Eleanor Hutchinson Parker Foundation Inc
Eleanor Hutchinson Parker Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in San Diego, California. Its 2024 filing reports 21 grants totaling $385,000 to charitable organizations.
Eleanor Hutchinson Parker Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Eleanor Hutchinson Parker Foundation Inc gave $385K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in California. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $385,000
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +5.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,333
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $7,201,879
- +0.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (51% 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 Eleanor Hutchinson Parker Foundation Inc
- 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: 5836 Brittany Forrest Lane, San Diego, CA 92130
Phone: (818) 522-2248
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eleanor Hutchinson Parker Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Centenary College of Louisiana ($100K). Together the top 10 received $280K.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 102 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant-dollar distribution by recipient state was California, 51%; Louisiana, 31%; Nevada, 8%; Virginia, 3%; and Ohio, 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Eleanor Hutchinson Parker Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 21 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 95% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% 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 $346K (2022) to $419K (2021). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $385K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Centenary College of Louisiana Shreveport, LA | General | $100,000 |
| San Diego Opera Company San Diego, CA | General | $100,000 |
| Catholic Charities of South Nevada Las Vegas, NV | General | $10,000 |
| Community Renewal International Inc Shreveport, LA | General | $10,000 |
| Empty Cradle Temecula, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Feeding San Diego San Diego, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Former Agents of the FBI Foundation Dumfries, VA | General | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Women Warriors Vista, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Guide Dogs for the Blind San Rafael, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Health Foundation Valencia, CA | General | $10,000 |
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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 | $7,201,879 | $429,635 | $398,934 | $385,000 | 21 | $385,000 | $211,999 | $408,239 |
| 2023 | $7,171,178 | $489,334 | $391,793 | $380,000 | 20 | $380,000 | $272,031 | $373,176 |
| 2022 | $7,076,521 | $430,778 | $360,059 | $346,000 | 20 | $346,000 | $212,618 | $380,094 |
| 2021 | $7,005,802 | $392,615 | $429,798 | $419,000 | 22 | $419,000 | $190,608 | $412,994 |
| 2020 | $7,042,985 | $407,881 | $387,039 | $380,000 | 19 | — | $194,837 | $380,328 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eleanor Hutchinson Parker Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $408K 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 include organizations whose own descriptions span areas such as animal welfare, hunger relief, housing support, disability services, and humanitarian work. For example, Maui Humane Society describes its work as preventing cruel or inhumane treatment of animals and providing shelter, while Feeding San Diego says it connects people facing hunger with nutritious meals. Solutions for Change describes its mission as solving family homelessness, and Opportunity Village Foundation says it raises funds to serve people with intellectual disabilities in Nevada.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $385,000 through 21 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest listed grants were $100,000 each to Centenary College of Louisiana in Shreveport, Louisiana, and San Diego Opera Company in San Diego, California; both were designated for general purposes. Other listed grants of $10,000 included Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, Community Renewal International, Empty Cradle, Feeding San Diego, Foundation for Women Warriors, and Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Suzanne Parker Sutton as president and director; Amy S Vitkosky as secretary and director; Andrew M Sutton as treasurer and director; and R Charles Parker as director.
Eleanor Hutchinson Parker Foundation Inc is led by Suzanne Parker Sutton, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Suzanne Parker Sutton
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amy S. Vitkosky
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Andrew M. Sutton
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
R. Charles Parker
Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Eleanor Hutchinson Parker Foundation Inc
How much does Eleanor Hutchinson Parker Foundation Inc give each year?
Eleanor Hutchinson Parker Foundation Inc gave $385K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $380K across 20 grants.
What is Eleanor Hutchinson Parker Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Eleanor Hutchinson Parker Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $18,333, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Eleanor Hutchinson Parker Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does Eleanor Hutchinson Parker Foundation Inc give grants?
Eleanor Hutchinson Parker Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Louisiana (31%) and Nevada (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (5 grants), Shreveport, LA (3 grants), Las Vegas, NV (3 grants) and Vista, CA (2 grants).
Does Eleanor Hutchinson Parker Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of Eleanor Hutchinson Parker Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Eleanor Hutchinson Parker Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Eleanor Hutchinson Parker Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Centenary College of Louisiana ($100,000), San Diego Opera Company ($100,000) and Catholic Charities of South Nevada ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Eleanor Hutchinson Parker Foundation Inc?
Eleanor Hutchinson Parker Foundation Inc reported $7.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $385K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $408K (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 Eleanor Hutchinson Parker Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include organizations whose own descriptions span areas such as animal welfare, hunger relief, housing support, disability services, and humanitarian work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eleanor Hutchinson Parker Foundation Inc?
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 Eleanor Hutchinson Parker Foundation Inc's EIN?
Eleanor Hutchinson Parker Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-3246967. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Eleanor Hutchinson Parker Foundation Inc 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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