Parkinson Family Foundation Inc
Parkinson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Essex, Connecticut. Its 2025 filing records grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Connecticut, with recipients including cultural, educational, religious, health, and community organizations.
Parkinson Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Parkinson Family Foundation Inc gave $24K across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $676.286), mostly in Connecticut. 34% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $23,670
- +38.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- +59.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $676
- -12.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $534,951
- +9.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (12 of 35, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Parkinson Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 36 Kings Ln, Essex, CT 06426
Phone: (860) 767-7119
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Parkinson Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Florence Griswold Museum ($5K). Together the top 10 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 99 grants of 99 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut and 8% to recipients in Massachusetts. Smaller shares went to recipients in Maryland, New York, and Washington, DC, at 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Parkinson Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 35 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $158; repeat grants $947. How we count
Medians: $150 first-time, $300 repeat.
- 49% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2024) to $24K (2025). In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florence Griswold Museum Old Lyme, CT | Provide Funds for Operations | $5,150 |
| St John Episcopal Church Essex, CT | Provide Funds for Operations | $4,500 |
| Ivoryton Playhouse Ivoryton, CT | Provide Funds for Operations | $3,000 |
| Sister Cities Essex Haiti Essex, CT | Provide Funds for Operations | $1,900 |
| Essex Library Association Essex, CT | Provide Funds for Operations | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation of Middlesex C Middletown, CT | Provide Funds for Operations | $1,000 |
| CT River Conservancy Greenfield, MA | Provide Funds for Operations | $725 |
| Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | Provide Funds for Operations | $650 |
| Middlesex Hospital Middletown, CT | Provide Funds for Operations | $500 |
| Essex Land Trust Essex, CT | Provide Funds for Operations | $500 |
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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 | $534,951 | $7,598 | $25,876 | $23,670 | 35 | $23,670 | $7,598 | $24,504 |
| 2024 | $489,147 | $17,306 | $18,852 | $17,075 | 22 | $17,075 | $17,306 | $21,712 |
| 2023 | $396,326 | $-208 | $24,249 | $22,605 | 20 | $24,180 | $7,344 | $19,359 |
| 2022 | $360,621 | $433,885 | $19,915 | $18,910 | 22 | $19,915 | $4,904 | $16,910 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Parkinson Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Florence Griswold Museum says it promotes understanding of Connecticut’s contribution to American art and history through exhibitions and educational programs. The Essex Library Association says it operates a free public library and serves as a community center for lifelong learning. Middlesex Hospital describes its mission as providing high-quality health care and a good experience for its community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $23,670. Grants ranged from $55 to $5,150, with a median of $250. The largest awards included $5,150 to the Florence Griswold Museum, $4,500 to St John Episcopal Church, $3,000 to Ivoryton Playhouse, and $1,900 to Sister Cities Essex Haiti. Each was listed for operating support.
Other 2025 recipients included Essex Library Association ($1,000), Community Foundation of Middlesex County ($1,000), CT River Conservancy ($725), Wellesley College ($650), Middlesex Hospital ($500), Essex Land Trust ($500), Michael J Fox Foundation ($355), and NSCDA CT ($350).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Elizabeth Parkinson is listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
Parkinson Family Foundation Inc is led by Elizabeth Parkinson, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth Parkinson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Parkinson Family Foundation Inc
How much does Parkinson Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Parkinson Family Foundation Inc gave $24K across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17K across 22 grants.
What is Parkinson Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Parkinson Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $250, and its average grant was $676, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Parkinson Family Foundation Inc that year got $158 on average.
Where does Parkinson Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Parkinson Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Essex, CT (8 grants), Old Lyme, CT (3 grants), Middletown, CT (3 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Parkinson Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on Parkinson Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Provide Funds for Operations" (35 grants).
Who are Parkinson Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Parkinson Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Florence Griswold Museum ($5,150), St John Episcopal Church ($4,500) and Ivoryton Playhouse ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Parkinson Family Foundation Inc?
Parkinson Family Foundation Inc reported $535K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $24K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Parkinson Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Florence Griswold Museum says it promotes understanding of Connecticut’s contribution to American art and history through exhibitions and educational programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Parkinson Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Parkinson Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Parkinson Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2618474. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Parkinson Family 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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