Gerald J & Eleanor Parsons
Gerald J & Eleanor Parsons is a private foundation based in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania. In 2025, it awarded 31 grants totaling $142,718 to organizations including schools and universities, religious organizations, and community-service providers.
Gerald J & Eleanor Parsons at a glance
In short: Gerald J & Eleanor Parsons gave $143K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $142,718
- +185.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- +3000.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,604
- -90.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,359,131
- +153.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (81% 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 Gerald J & Eleanor Parsons
- How to Apply
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Contact Gerald J Parsons and see the attached request for grant or distribution. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and lists 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 Gerald J & Eleanor Parsons funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Malvern Preparatory School ($31K). Together the top 10 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 32 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania. For 2025, its reported grant dollars by recipient state were PA 81%, FL 9%, IN 5%, CT 4%, and TN 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gerald J & Eleanor Parsons gives
- In 2025 it paid out 307% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2024) to $143K (2025). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $143K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Malvern Preparatory School Malvern, PA | Catholic Education | $31,000 |
| Saint Elizabeth Church Chester Springs, PA | Religious Organization | $25,000 |
| Starability Naples, FL | Community Needs | $10,000 |
| Immaculata University Immaculata, PA | Catholic Education | $10,000 |
| Sisters of IHM Philadelphia, PA | Community Services | $10,000 |
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | Catholic Education | $7,000 |
| Catholic Charities Appeal Philadelphia, PA | Religious Organization | $6,500 |
| Villanova Univeristy Villanova, PA | Catholic Education | $5,000 |
| Bishop Shanahan High School Downingtown, PA | Catholic Education | $5,000 |
| Fairfield University Fairfield, CT | Catholic Education | $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 | $1,359,131 | $914,349 | $147,261 | $142,718 | 31 | $142,718 | $143,748 | $46,480 |
| 2024 | $536,251 | $32,690 | $53,553 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $29,137 | $26,350 |
| 2023 | $517,236 | $594,319 | $142 | — | — | — | $83,332 | $11,579 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gerald J & Eleanor Parsons reported a distributable amount of $46K 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 is provided. The 2025 grants show support for Catholic education, religious organizations, and community services, among other purposes. For example, Malvern Preparatory School describes itself as a Catholic and independent Augustinian school focused on academic excellence and student development. Partners in Outreach says its work improves the lives of children in Chester County and surrounding areas through literacy, summer camp, and cultural programs. Community Volunteers in Medicine describes providing free health care to uninsured working people with low incomes.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $142,718. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $31,000, with a median of $1,500.
The largest awards included $31,000 to Malvern Preparatory School for Catholic education; $25,000 to Saint Elizabeth Church for a religious organization; $10,000 each to Starability for community needs, Immaculata University for Catholic education, and Sisters of IHM for community services. Other notable grants included $7,000 to the University of Notre Dame for Catholic education and $6,500 to Catholic Charities Appeal for a religious organization.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gerald J Parsons as president, Eleanor Parsons as treasurer, Kathryn L Montone as secretary, and Brian C Parsons and Michael P Parsons as directors.
Gerald J & Eleanor Parsons is led by Gerald J. Parsons, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gerald J. Parsons
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Brian C. Parsons
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Michael P. Parsons
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Eleanor Parsons
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Kathryn L. Montone
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Gerald J & Eleanor Parsons
How much does Gerald J & Eleanor Parsons give each year?
Gerald J & Eleanor Parsons gave $143K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
What is Gerald J & Eleanor Parsons's typical grant size?
Gerald J & Eleanor Parsons's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $4,604, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gerald J & Eleanor Parsons give grants?
Gerald J & Eleanor Parsons gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Chester, PA (5 grants), Philadelphia, PA (4 grants), Downingtown, PA (3 grants) and Malvern, PA (2 grants).
Does Gerald J & Eleanor Parsons give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Gerald J & Eleanor Parsons's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Services" (13 grants), "Catholic Education" (8 grants) and "Religious Organization" (4 grants).
Who are Gerald J & Eleanor Parsons's largest grantees?
Gerald J & Eleanor Parsons's largest 2025 grantees include Malvern Preparatory School ($31,000), Saint Elizabeth Church ($25,000) and Starability ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gerald J & Eleanor Parsons?
Gerald J & Eleanor Parsons reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $143K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gerald J & Eleanor Parsons fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for Catholic education, religious organizations, and community services, among other purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gerald J & Eleanor Parsons?
Contact Gerald J Parsons and see the attached request for grant or distribution. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gerald J & Eleanor Parsons's EIN?
Gerald J & Eleanor Parsons's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4767471. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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