Parker Project Inc
Parker Project Inc is a public charity based in Walled Lake, Michigan. It provides financial assistance to families of children undergoing pediatric cancer treatment; its website says it serves families across the United States.
Parker Project Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $223,797
- -55.5% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $3,732,283
- +16.1% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $5,238
- -66.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $4,031,029
- +13.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Parker Project Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 2000 E Oakley Park, Walled Lake, MI 48390
Website: https://parkerproject.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Parker Project Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 8 grants of 11 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website says Parker Project provides assistance to families battling childhood cancer across the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Parker Project Inc gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 11 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Marketing Group Hialeah, FL | Assist parents of children with cancer | $335,331 |
| Heritage Group LV Las Vegas, NV | Assist parents of children with cancer | $265,592 |
| Next Generation Events Houston, TX | Assist parents of children with cancer | $259,152 |
| Halo Charity Phoenix, AZ | Assist parents of children with cancer | $243,710 |
| Encore Collective Burbank, CA | Assist parents of children with cancer | $242,249 |
| Zenith Promotion San Antonio, TX | Assist parents of children with cancer | $194,453 |
| M8kin History Scottsdale, AZ | Assist parents of children with cancer | $192,958 |
| Odyssey Executives Inc Albuquerque, NM | Assist parents of children with cancer | $174,479 |
| Credence Marketing Anaheim, CA | Assist parents of children with cancer | $171,253 |
| Player One Marketing Mobile, AL | Assist parents of children with cancer | $170,871 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $223,797 | $3,732,283 | $4,031,029 | — | — | — | $5,238 | — |
| 2024 | $502,556 | $3,213,878 | $3,537,851 | — | — | — | $15,499 | — |
| 2023 | $851,211 | $16,932,720 | $16,240,198 | $2,417,433 | 11 | $16,240,198 | $5,862 | $22,620 |
| 2022 | $191,187 | $1,503,687 | $1,312,501 | — | — | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
In its 2025 filing, Parker Project states that its mission is to provide direct financial assistance to families of children receiving pediatric cancer treatment. Assistance may cover mortgage or rent, auto loans and insurance, gas, groceries, and medical bills. The filing also describes the Holiday Housing Campaign, which pays a family’s December mortgage or rent.
The website additionally describes housing support, transportation assistance, and help with daily necessities. These are forms of assistance for families, rather than grants to outside organizations.
Grantmaking
The filing reports 11 grants totaling $2,417,433 in 2023. It reports zero grants in 2024 and zero in 2025. No typical grant size or grantee details are available here.
The website’s application pages do not provide eligibility criteria, application materials, or a process for applying.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jacqueline Diaz as Executive Director.
Parker Project Inc is led by Jacqueline Diaz, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2022) — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jacqueline Diaz
Executive Director
Director → President, 2023
President → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$64K (2024) → $67K (2025)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Daniel Diaz (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Gabrielle Rendon (2022–2023) — Vice President
- Former: William Quebrado (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Tina Jump (2023) — Finance Manager
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 $67K, to Jacqueline Diaz (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Parker Project Inc
How large is Parker Project Inc?
Parker Project Inc reported $224K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.7M.
What does Parker Project Inc fund?
In its 2025 filing, Parker Project states that its mission is to provide direct financial assistance to families of children receiving pediatric cancer treatment. Assistance may cover mortgage or rent, auto loans and insurance, gas, groceries, and medical bills. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Parker Project Inc?
Parker Project Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check parkerproject.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Parker Project Inc make grants?
The website says Parker Project provides assistance to families battling childhood cancer across the United States.
What is Parker Project Inc's EIN?
Parker Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3871929. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 20, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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