Parker Foundation Inc
Parker Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, Texas. Its filings report grants to charitable organizations, with all reported 2026 grant dollars going to recipients in Texas. The foundation’s 2025 filing is marked as its final return, indicating that it has terminated or is winding down and appears to have stopped grantmaking.
Parker Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Parker Foundation Inc gave $42K across 13 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. 8% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $42,280
- -93.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 13
- -40.9% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,252
- -89.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,775
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 13, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Parker Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its 2025 filing is marked as its final return, so this policy should not be read as a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 90777, San Antonio, TX 78209-9090
Phone: (210) 821-5153
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Parker Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Artpace ($6K). Together the top 10 received $33K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($7,265), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 116 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported grant dollars in filing year 2026 went to recipients in Texas. Listed recipients include organizations in an individual recipient and San Marcos.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Parker Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 92% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving fell 91% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2026) to $648K (2025). In 2026 it made 13 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $7,265 |
| Artpace San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $5,550 |
| San Marcos River Foundation San Marcos, TX | River Preservation | $5,550 |
| Trinity University San Antonio, TX | Student Emergency Fund | $4,490 |
| San Antonio Food Bank San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $3,700 |
| San Antonio Youth for Christ San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $3,700 |
| Friends of Hospice San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $2,775 |
| The Winston School San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $2,775 |
| Cenikor San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $1,850 |
| Christian Assistance Ministry San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $1,850 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
— = not provided.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | $51,205 | $42,280 | 13 | $39,080 | — | $1,719 |
| 2025 | $51,721 | $27,054 | $662,229 | $648,000 | 22 | $648,000 | $12,825 | $28,906 |
| 2024 | $689,960 | $490,903 | $455,871 | $450,000 | 25 | $450,000 | $485,032 | $38,659 |
| 2023 | $663,470 | $74,581 | $456,945 | $450,000 | 27 | $450,000 | $67,636 | $64,717 |
| 2022 | $1,050,219 | $351,521 | $546,597 | $540,000 | 29 | $540,000 | $344,924 | $85,227 |
| 2021 | $1,245,565 | $103,371 | $366,316 | $360,000 | 26 | — | $97,055 | $94,317 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Parker Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported grants supported organizations working in areas including children’s care, the arts, education, food assistance, hospice care, river preservation, and other charitable purposes. These are areas reflected in its grants, not a stated foundation-wide focus.
For example, Respite Care of an individual recipient describes its work as providing specialized care for children with special needs and complex medical conditions. ARTPACE describes itself as a residency program supporting artists in creating new art, while Trinity University describes its mission as excellence in teaching, research, and service. The an individual recipient Food Bank says it works to fight hunger in Southwest Texas, and Friends of an individual recipient says it raises funds for uninsured and underinsured hospice patients and educates the community about hospice care.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $42,280. Grant amounts ranged from $925 to $7,265, with a median of $2,775. Listed awards included $7,265 to Respite Care of an individual recipient, $5,550 to ARTPACE, $5,550 to San Marcos River Foundation, $4,490 to Trinity University, and $3,700 each to the an individual recipient Food Bank and an individual recipient Youth for Christ.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists William A. Parker Jr. as president; Harry J. Parker III as treasurer/director; Hal J. Guggolz as secretary; and Camilla Parker Mixon, Camilla Mueller Parker, Eloise E. Guggolz Steed, Joseph B. Parker Jr., and Mary Alma Parker as directors.
Parker Foundation Inc is led by William A. Parker Jr., President on the 2026 filing; none of the 8 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
William A. Parker Jr.
President
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Camilla Parker Mixon
Director
Secretary & Director → Director, 2026
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Harry J. Parker III
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Camilla Mueller Parker
Director
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Eloise E. Guggolz Steed
Director
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Joseph B. Parker Jr.
Director
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Mary Alma Parker
Director
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Hal J. Guggolz
Secretary
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Margarite Parker Guggolz (2021–2025) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Parker Foundation Inc
How much does Parker Foundation Inc give each year?
Parker Foundation Inc gave $42K across 13 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $648K across 22 grants.
What is Parker Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Parker Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $2,775, and its average grant was $3,252, across 13 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Parker Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Parker Foundation Inc give grants?
Parker Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (11 grants).
Does Parker Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Parker Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (11 grants).
Who are Parker Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Parker Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Artpace ($5,550), San Marcos River Foundation ($5,550) and Trinity University ($4,490), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($7,265), which are not listed by name. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
What does Parker Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported grants supported organizations working in areas including children’s care, the arts, education, food assistance, hospice care, river preservation, and other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Parker Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Parker Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, Parker Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Parker Foundation Inc's EIN?
Parker Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6040454. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Parker Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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