Jeanalee and Charles Parsons Foundation
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
24
-14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$30K
+14.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
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
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
Cities
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
| 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
No grants recorded for .
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
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.
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Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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