JM Parker Foundation
JM Parker Foundation is a private foundation based in Abilene, Texas. It made 29 grants totaling $1,051,500 in 2024, supporting organizations including local human-services providers, a visitor center and museum, churches, and organizations working beyond Texas.
JM Parker Foundation at a glance
In short: JM Parker Foundation gave $1.1M across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in Texas. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,051,500
- -36.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- -9.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,259
- -29.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $26,905,937
- +15.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (4 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (83% 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 JM Parker Foundation
- How to Apply
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Applications should be written. The foundation lists no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Jimmy Parker
Mailing address: 3300 S 14Th Suite 200, Abilene, TX 79605
Phone: (325) 698-7366
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who JM Parker Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was West Texas Rehabilitation Center ($250K). Together the top 10 received $765K.
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 142 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to Texas recipients. The remaining listed shares went to North Carolina (5%), New Mexico (4%), Arizona (3%), and Michigan (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is JM Parker Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 29 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% 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 $995K (2020) to $1.9M (2022). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Texas Rehabilitation Center Abilene, TX | For Operations | $250,000 |
| Frontier Texas Abilene, TX | For Operations | $130,000 |
| Beltway Church Abilene, TX | For Operations | $75,000 |
| Episcopal Church of Heavenly Rest Abilene, TX | For Operations | $50,000 |
| Pregnancy Resources Abilene, TX | For Operations | $50,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | For Operations | $50,000 |
| United Way of Abilene Abilene, TX | For Operations | $50,000 |
| FBC of Santa Fe Santa Fe, NM | For Operations | $45,000 |
| Day Nursery of Abilene Abilene, TX | For Operations | $35,000 |
| The Men of Nehemiah Abilene Abilene, TX | For Operations | $30,000 |
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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 | $26,905,937 | $681,199 | $1,176,958 | $1,051,500 | 29 | $1,100,975 | $678,966 | $1,279,843 |
| 2023 | $23,295,978 | $733,498 | $1,770,421 | $1,650,000 | 32 | $1,710,660 | $731,326 | $1,154,894 |
| 2022 | $27,814,481 | $527,191 | $1,955,637 | $1,886,583 | 31 | $1,945,908 | $524,756 | $1,663,980 |
| 2021 | $41,978,298 | $664,865 | $1,301,638 | $1,231,500 | 27 | $1,289,460 | $661,887 | $1,942,598 |
| 2020 | $29,819,934 | $448,412 | $1,052,712 | $995,000 | 23 | — | $445,533 | $1,290,491 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JM Parker Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to a range of organizations. For example, West Texas Rehabilitation Center says its foundation provides financial support to the center, and Frontier Texas describes itself as operating a visitor center and interactive museum with historical, educational, and cultural exhibits. Day Nursery of Abilene says it provides affordable child care, while United Way of Abilene describes its work as promoting health, education, and financial stability in West Central Texas.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $1,051,500. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $250,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest awards included $250,000 to West Texas Rehabilitation Center and $130,000 to Frontier Texas, both in Abilene. Other notable grants were $75,000 to Beltway Church; $50,000 each to Episcopal Church of Heavenly Rest, Pregnancy Resources, Samaritan’s Purse, and United Way of Abilene; and $45,000 to FBC of Santa Fe. The listed grant purposes were for operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jimmy M. Parker as president, Carla Parker Dueser as secretary, Terri Parker Kinard as vice president, and R. Paige Parker as treasurer.
JM Parker Foundation is led by Jimmy M. Parker, President on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jimmy M. Parker
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $9K (2024)
Carla Parker Dueser
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $9K (2024)
R. Paige Parker
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $9K (2024)
Terri Parker Kinard
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $9K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $9K, to Jimmy M Parker (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about JM Parker Foundation
How much does JM Parker Foundation give each year?
JM Parker Foundation gave $1.1M across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 32 grants.
What is JM Parker Foundation's typical grant size?
JM Parker Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $36,259, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from JM Parker Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does JM Parker Foundation give grants?
JM Parker Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Abilene, TX (21 grants) and San Antonio, TX (2 grants).
Does JM Parker Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on JM Parker Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For Operations" (28 grants).
Who are JM Parker Foundation's largest grantees?
JM Parker Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include West Texas Rehabilitation Center ($250,000), Frontier Texas ($130,000) and Beltway Church ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is JM Parker Foundation?
JM Parker Foundation reported $26.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (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 JM Parker Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from JM Parker Foundation?
Applications should be written. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is JM Parker Foundation's EIN?
JM Parker Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2736419. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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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