John W Parmelee
John W Parmelee is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $173K. Net investment income was $502K.
John W Parmelee at a glance
In short: John W Parmelee gave $173K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $58K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $173,000
- +11.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $57,667
- +11.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $57,000
- Total assets
- $3,682,951
- +13.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who John W Parmelee funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Housing Opportunities & Opportunities ($59K). Together the top 3 received $173K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John W Parmelee gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+1%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $141K (2020) to $173K (2026). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $173K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Opportunities & Opportunities Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General | $59,000 |
| Mercy Housing Lakefront Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General | $57,000 |
| Refugeeone Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General | $57,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,682,951 | $534,708 | $239,227 | $173,000 | 3 | $198,262 | $501,703 | $208,248 |
| 2025 | $3,260,353 | $312,716 | $211,983 | $155,000 | 3 | $180,627 | $280,703 | $194,208 |
| 2024 | $3,176,129 | $128,260 | $198,812 | $150,000 | 3 | $171,248 | $81,747 | $178,051 |
| 2023 | $3,214,863 | $-69,270 | $243,372 | $171,000 | 3 | $193,387 | $46,682 | $171,228 |
| 2022 | $3,527,836 | $711,953 | $219,084 | $162,000 | 3 | $188,376 | $679,583 | $196,929 |
| 2021 | $3,385,190 | $256,369 | $194,386 | $141,000 | 3 | — | $229,573 | $183,088 |
| 2020 | $2,920,038 | $245,666 | $185,393 | $141,000 | 3 | — | $231,763 | $161,678 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John W Parmelee reported a distributable amount of $208K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John W Parmelee's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$38K (2022) → $44K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank of America N A (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $44K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John W Parmelee
How much does John W Parmelee give each year?
John W Parmelee gave $173K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $155K across 3 grants.
What is John W Parmelee's typical grant size?
John W Parmelee's median grant in 2026 was $57,000, and its average grant was $57,667, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John W Parmelee give grants?
John W Parmelee gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does John W Parmelee give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John W Parmelee's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is John W Parmelee?
John W Parmelee reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $198K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $208K (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 is John W Parmelee's EIN?
John W Parmelee's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6038529. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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