Jeanalee and Charles Parsons Foundation

BARTLESVILLE, OK EIN: 26-6161910

The Jeanalee and Charles Parsons Foundation is a private foundation based in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, established in 2008. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees and focuses on capital gains from investments as its primary program area.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$12.4M

+1.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$723K

-1.8% YoY

Grant Count

-14.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$30K

+14.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jeanalee and Charles Parsons Foundation reported a distributable amount of $823K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Recreation and sports (including playgrounds and fairs)
Arts and creative initiatives

Grantmaking

The foundation made 18 grants in 2024, with total giving of $722,726. Typical award amounts range from $1,000 to $168,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oklahoma and Kansas.

Grant Distribution by State

Oklahoma $2.9M (98%)

Kansas $50K (2%)

States

Kansas Oklahoma

Cities

BartlesvilleDeweyNowataPittsburgRamona

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2024:

Total Assets: $12,404,245
Total Revenues: $1,045,314
Total Expenses: $862,023
Total Giving: $722,726

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$12,404,245	$12,202,578	$12,404,909
Revenue	$1,045,314	$693,086	$-7,946
Expenses	$862,023	$869,194	$729,947
Qualifying Distributions	$740,342	$760,492	$576,554
Net Investment Income	$923,633	$584,384	$146,540
Distributable Amount	$823,421	$749,546	$754,340

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

114 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Oklahoma Wesleyan University ($100,000), Friends of the Kiddie Park ($100,000), Boys and Girls Club of Bartlesville ($75,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
PATHS TO INDEPENDENCE BARTLESVILLE, OK	DISCRETIONARY GRANT	$5,000
PATHS TO INDEPENDENCE BARTLESVILLE, OK	CAPITAL CAMPAIGN	$15,000
OKLAHOMA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY BARTLESVILLE, OK	STUDENT APARTMENTS IN EAGLE VILLAGE	$100,000
B THE LIGHT MISSION FOUNDATION BARTLESVILLE, OK	BUILDING RENOVATION	$50,000
BARTLESVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL FUND #2 BARTLESVILLE, OK	WAYSIDE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT	$40,000
CITY CHURCH BARTLESVILLE, OK	FOOD DISTRIBUTING BUILDING	$40,000
B THE LIGHT MISSION FOUNDATION BARTLESVILLE, OK	ROOF REPAIRS	$10,000
CHEROKEE AREA COUNCIL OF BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA BARTLESVILLE, OK	PURCHASE OF AUTOMOBILE	$31,945
CHILDREN'S MUSICAL THEATRE BARTLESVILLE, OK	RENOVATIONS AND WEBSITE BUILDING	$39,481
CITY OF BARTLESVILLE BARTLESVILLE, OK	PICKLEBALL COURT LIGHTS	$30,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
HARVEY L LITTLE	MANAGING TRUSTEE	3	$14,838
TATTON MANNING	TRUSTEE	—	—
JESS KANE	TRUSTEE	—	—
DAVID STAPLETON	TRUSTEE	—	—
SCOTT BLAKEMORE	TRUSTEE	—	—

Recent Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2024

The foundation continues active grantmaking with 18 grants distributed in 2024, supporting capital projects and facility improvements at educational institutions, youth organizations, and recreational facilities in the Bartlesville area and surrounding regions.

Bob and Renee Parsons Foundation awards $2 million in grants - NewsBreak

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Jeanalee and Charles Parsons Foundation fund?

The foundation supports discretionary grants and capital projects including welcome centers, transportation equipment, sound and lighting equipment, security systems, and facility remodeling and upgrades. Primary funding focuses on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Recreation and sports (including playgrounds and fairs) • Arts and creative initiatives

How do I apply for a grant from Jeanalee and Charles Parsons Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** The foundation made 18 grants in 2024, with total giving of $722,726. Typical award amounts range from $1,000 to $168,000. **Recent Grants (2024):** • Friends of the Kiddie Park: $100,000 (Capital Campaign - New Rides) • Oklahoma Wesleyan University: $100,000 (Student Apartments in Eagle Village) • Oklahoma Wesleyan University: $50,000 (Replacing Roof and Windows of the Buell Residence Aka Mission Lodge) • Boys and Girls Club of Bartlesville: $75,000 (Dewey Facility)

Where does Jeanalee and Charles Parsons Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oklahoma and Kansas.

What size grants does Jeanalee and Charles Parsons Foundation award?

In 2024, Jeanalee and Charles Parsons Foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $723K — an average of about $30K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Jeanalee and Charles Parsons Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Jeanalee and Charles Parsons Foundation reported a distributable amount of $823K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Jeanalee and Charles Parsons Foundation's EIN?

Jeanalee and Charles Parsons Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6161910. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.