Parker Foundation
Parker Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Tampa, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $23K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $11K.
Parker Foundation at a glance
In short: Parker Foundation gave $11K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,401
- -38.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,701
- +53.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,701
- Total assets
- $22,721
- -48.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Parker Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Metropolitan Ministries ($6K). Together the top 2 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Parker Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2024) to $20K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Ministries Tampa, FL | Unrstrictd-Support Indigent Families | $6,000 |
| Foster Angels Tampa, FL | Unrstrctd-Support Foster Youth | $5,401 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,721 | $6 | $21,742 | $11,401 | 2 | $19,569 | $1,772 |
| 2023 | $44,457 | $5 | $19,056 | $18,525 | 5 | $19,043 | $2,761 |
| 2022 | $63,508 | $1 | $28,690 | $19,600 | 3 | $27,007 | $4,213 |
| 2021 | $92,197 | — | $14,916 | $12,651 | 3 | $12,663 | $5,046 |
| 2020 | $111,253 | — | $13,969 | $11,950 | 2 | — | $6,044 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Parker Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Parker Foundation is led by R. Jerry Parker Jr., President & Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
R. Jerry Parker Jr.
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Parker Foundation
How much does Parker Foundation give each year?
Parker Foundation gave $11K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $19K across 5 grants.
How large is Parker Foundation?
Parker Foundation reported $23K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Parker Foundation?
Parker Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Tampa, FL. It holds $23K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Parker Foundation operate?
Parker Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Minnesota.
What is Parker Foundation's EIN?
Parker Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1770265. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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