Frank and Nancy Parsons Foundation Inc
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Frank and Nancy Parsons Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Frank and Nancy Parsons Foundation Inc gave $184K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $184K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $184,000
- +22.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $184,000
- +22.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $184,000
- Total assets
- $3,267,269
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Frank and Nancy Parsons Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greater Washington Community Foundation ($184K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Frank and Nancy Parsons Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $129K (2020) to $184K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $184K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Washington Community Foundation Washington, DC | charitable | $184,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,267,269 | $337,472 | $191,655 | $184,000 | 1 | $127,128 |
| 2023 | $3,121,452 | $348,367 | $157,235 | $150,000 | 1 | $108,092 |
| 2022 | $2,930,320 | $96,416 | $173,122 | $165,000 | 1 | $96,416 |
| 2021 | $3,007,026 | $90,658 | $146,781 | $140,000 | 1 | $90,658 |
| 2020 | $3,063,149 | $278,487 | $136,042 | $129,000 | 1 | $97,962 |
About Frank and Nancy Parsons Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Frank and Nancy Parsons Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Arlington, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $184K. Net investment income was $127K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Frank and Nancy Parsons Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Douglas T Parsons
Director President Treasurer
President Director → Director President Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Philip J Sweeney
Director Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tonia Wellons
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tiffanie Purvis
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Mary L Parsons
Director Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rebecca Rothey (2020–2022) — Director
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 Frank and Nancy Parsons Foundation Inc
How much does Frank and Nancy Parsons Foundation Inc give each year?
Frank and Nancy Parsons Foundation Inc gave $184K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $150K across 1 grant.
How large is Frank and Nancy Parsons Foundation Inc?
Frank and Nancy Parsons Foundation Inc reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $337K.
Where does Frank and Nancy Parsons Foundation Inc operate?
Frank and Nancy Parsons Foundation Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Frank and Nancy Parsons Foundation Inc's EIN?
Frank and Nancy Parsons Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2060233. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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