Parker Foundation
Parker Foundation is a private foundation based in Janesville, Wisconsin. Established in 1964, it operates as a non-operating foundation with a focus on grantmaking to nonprofit organizations across multiple states.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$131K
-3.3% YoY
Grant Count
60
-1.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
-1.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Parker Foundation's grantmaking priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Science and STEM Education
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$300–$12,000
Average Grant
$2,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Parker Foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Wisconsin
- North Carolina
- Virginia
These three states account for 47% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 19 states total.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $2,095,993–$2.2 million
- Annual Income: $680,000
- Total Giving (2023): $135,000
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Spring Forest Qigong ($11,000), Coastal Conservation League ($8,000), Childrens Cardiomyopathy ($7,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AGRACE FOUNDATION MADISON, WI | GENERAL PURPOSES | $2,000 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY NNJ MANASQUAN, NJ | GENERAL PURPOSES | $800 |
| AMERICAN LIBRARY OF PARIS | GENERAL PURPOSES | $500 |
| BETHANY MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION CHARLES CITY, VA | GENERAL PURPOSES | $225 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER DURH DURHAM, NC | GENERAL PURPOSES | $4,000 |
| CAMP MANITO-WISH YMCA BOULDER JUNCTION, WI | GENERAL PURPOSES | $3,000 |
| CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSES | $1,000 |
| CHAPIN NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSES | $5,000 |
| CHILDRENS CARDIOMYOPATHY TENAFLY, NJ | GENERAL PURPOSES | $7,000 |
| CHRISTCHURCH SCHOOL FOUNDATION CHRISTCHURCH, VA | GENERAL PURPOSES | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees.
Contact Information:
- Phone: (608) 754-0215
- Location: Janesville, Wisconsin
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER PARKER | Secretary | 1 | — |
| SARAH PARKER | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| STEVEN PARKER | Vice President | 1 | — |
| GEOFFREY PARKER | President | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Parker Foundation fund?
Parker Foundation's grantmaking priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Science and STEM Education
How do I apply for a grant from Parker Foundation?
**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical grant range: $300–$12,000 • Median grant: $1,000–$2,000 • Average grant: $2,000 • Smallest recent grant: $400 • Largest recent grant: $10,000 **Application Process:** • Letter of inquiry format **Recent Activity:** • Total giving (2023): $135,000 • Historical grantmaking: 180 grants totaling $391,000 across available records • Annual distribution: $125,000–$135,000 (2021–2023) • Supported 75 unique organizations across available records
Where does Parker Foundation make grants?
Parker Foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Wisconsin • North Carolina • Virginia These three states account for 47% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 19 states total.
What size grants does Parker Foundation award?
In 2024, Parker Foundation awarded 60 grants totaling $131K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Parker Foundation's EIN?
Parker Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6074582. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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