Parker Family Foundation
The Parker Family Foundation is a public charity based in Omaha, Nebraska. Formed in 1995, it distributes funds for charitable purposes in civic, cultural, health, education, and social services.
Parker Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Parker Family Foundation gave $1.2M across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $42K), mostly in Nebraska. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,164,500
- -44.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $41,589
- -50.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $31,250
- Total assets
- $52,815,976
- +6.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (4 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Parker Family Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 10340 North 84Th Street, Omaha, NE 68122-2216
Phone: (402) 502-1122
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Parker Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Creighton University ($200K). Together the top 10 received $760K.
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 136 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska. The foundation’s filing describes OCF’s primary purpose as funding charitable programs and organizations primarily serving Nebraska and southwest Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Parker Family Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 28 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $46K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $34K repeat.
- 54% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $803K (2019) to $2.1M (2024). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Creighton University Omaha, NE | Program & General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| Dreamweaver Foundation Omaha, NE | Event & Program Support | $90,000 |
| Angels Among US Omaha, NE | Program Support | $75,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation Lincoln, NE | Scholarships | $75,000 |
| Women's Center for Advancement Omaha, NE | Event & Program Support | $62,500 |
| Completely Kids Omaha, NE | Event & Program Support | $57,000 |
| Project Harmony Omaha, NE | Event & Capital Campaign | $55,000 |
| Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy Inc Gretna, NE | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Omaha Community Foundation Omaha, NE | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Midlands Omaha, NE | Event, Program & General Operating Support | $45,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,815,976 | $2,788,067 | $1,526,910 | $1,164,500 | 28 | $2,038,067 |
| 2024 | $49,508,344 | $1,432,492 | $2,401,759 | $2,102,500 | 25 | $1,333,678 |
| 2023 | $49,649,304 | $5,976,843 | $1,508,278 | $1,237,000 | 28 | $976,763 |
| 2022 | $49,182,933 | $1,029,193 | $1,545,389 | $1,260,300 | 27 | $982,140 |
| 2021 | $53,755,894 | $1,788,944 | $1,386,177 | $1,082,000 | 28 | $1,763,174 |
| 2020 | $48,943,658 | $5,549,592 | $1,267,955 | $981,000 | 29 | $1,462,772 |
| 2019 | $45,997,565 | $5,612,568 | $1,062,574 | $803,000 | 22 | $1,651,348 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its mission is to distribute funds for charitable purposes in the areas of civic, cultural, health, education, and social services. It says it provides grants to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations and governmental entities that further OCF’s mission of improving quality of life in Nebraska and southwest Iowa by addressing community needs and raising, managing, and distributing funds.
Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Creighton University describes itself as a Catholic and Jesuit comprehensive university; Angels Among Us says it assists families of children battling cancer; and Project Harmony says it works to protect and support children and end child abuse and neglect. The Women’s Center for Advancement describes its work as assisting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking, while Completely Kids says it empowers children and families through out-of-school-time and family-strengthening programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $1,164,500. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $200,000, with a median of $31,250. Its largest grants included $200,000 to Creighton University for program and general operating support; $90,000 to Dreamweaver Foundation for event and program support; $75,000 each to Angels Among Us for program support and the University of Nebraska Foundation for scholarships; and $62,500 to the Women’s Center for Advancement for event and program support.
Other 2025 grants included $57,000 to Completely Kids, $55,000 to Project Harmony, $50,000 each to Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy and Omaha Community Foundation, and $45,000 to Boys & Girls Club of the Midlands.
For grants over a certain amount, the foundation says grantees sign a written contract requiring an annual report describing how the grant was used. If a report is not received, the foundation follows up; delinquent reporting may jeopardize future grants. The board monitors this process.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Adrienne Perry, Amie Schellpeper, David R. Parker (treasurer), Sandra Parker (chairman), and Trent DeMulling as directors; Anne Folkers as secretary; Calvin Sisson as president and CEO; Christi Annin as CFO; and Rich Eakin as vice president.
Parker Family Foundation is led by Calvin Sisson, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 4 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Calvin Sisson
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$11K (2025)
Amie Schellpeper
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David R. Parker
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Parker
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trent Demulling
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adrienne Perry
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christi Annin
CFO
Director of Finance → CFO, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2025)
Rich Eakin
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2025)
Anne Folkers
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$3K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Adrienne Fay (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jim Grotrian (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $11K, to Calvin Sisson (President & CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Parker Family Foundation
How much does Parker Family Foundation give each year?
Parker Family Foundation gave $1.2M across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.1M across 25 grants.
What is Parker Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Parker Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $31,250, and its average grant was $41,589, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Parker Family Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does Parker Family Foundation give grants?
Parker Family Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (21 grants) and Lincoln, NE (3 grants).
Does Parker Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 36% of Parker Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Event & Program Support" (7 grants) and "Program Support" (6 grants).
Who are Parker Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Parker Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Creighton University ($200,000), Dreamweaver Foundation ($90,000) and Angels Among US ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Parker Family Foundation?
Parker Family Foundation reported $52.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.8M.
What does Parker Family Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its mission is to distribute funds for charitable purposes in the areas of civic, cultural, health, education, and social services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Parker Family Foundation?
Parker Family Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Parker Family Foundation's EIN?
Parker Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4071893. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 4, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Parker Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/parker-family-foundation-morg_559d3fd4d31d44668897516d248bbfef
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