Parmelee Foundation Inc
Parmelee Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Stilwell, Kansas. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including education funds, health organizations, community-service groups, and disaster relief.
Parmelee Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Parmelee Foundation Inc gave $51K across 45 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Missouri. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $51,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 45
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,133
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $633,505
- -5.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 45, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Parmelee Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 16565 Kenneth Road, Stilwell, KS 66085
Phone: (913) 269-8149
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Parmelee Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Missouri Colleges Fund Jefferson C ($3K). Together the top 10 received $21K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($3,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
241 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 241 grants of 241 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, reported grant dollars went primarily to Missouri (52%) and Kansas (30%), followed by the District of Columbia (8%), Georgia (5%), and Florida (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Parmelee Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 45 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 148% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2023) to $58K (2021). In 2024 it made 45 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $3,000 |
| Missouri Colleges Fund Jefferson C Jefferson City, MO | The Missouri Colleges Fund | $3,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | The Arthritis Foundation | $2,500 |
| United Way of Greater Kansas City Kansas City, MO | The Heart of America United Way | $2,500 |
| KSU Foundation-Veterinary Medicine Manhattan, KS | The Advancement of the Equine Sectio | $2,500 |
| Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City, MO | The Children's Mercy Hospital | $2,000 |
| Kansas Univ Endowment Fund Kansas City, KS | Cystic Fibrosis Unit | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army Kansas City, MO | The Salvation Army | $2,000 |
| City Union Mission Kansas City, MO | The City Union Mission | $1,700 |
| American Red Cross--Disaster Relief Washington, DC | Disaster Relief Fund | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $633,505 | $25,954 | $59,747 | $51,000 | 45 | $51,000 | $10,998 | $34,355 |
| 2023 | $667,298 | $11,759 | $59,407 | $51,000 | 46 | $51,000 | $10,306 | $33,333 |
| 2022 | $714,946 | $29,842 | $62,081 | $52,000 | 46 | $52,000 | $8,074 | $35,845 |
| 2021 | $754,678 | $191,367 | $69,752 | $58,100 | 52 | $58,100 | $10,499 | $33,681 |
| 2020 | $628,950 | $15,134 | $61,960 | $58,100 | 52 | — | $14,064 | $36,247 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Parmelee Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for organizations working in varied fields. For example, the Arthritis Foundation describes its work as pursuing a cure for arthritis and providing resources, science, advocacy, and community connections. United Way of Greater Kansas City says it assembles resources to create a network of support for people in need. City Union Mission describes its work as meeting the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of people experiencing poverty or homelessness in Kansas City.
Other 2024 recipients include Genesis School, which says it prepares students for success in a college-preparatory high school; Habitat for Humanity, which describes its work as helping people build homes and communities and preserve or repair homes; and Great Plains SPCA, which says it promotes adoption, outreach, and better lives for pets and the people who love them.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 45 grants totaling $51,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $3,000, with a median of $1,000. Notable grants included $3,000 each to the Kansas Independent College Fund and Missouri Colleges Fund; $2,500 each to the Arthritis Foundation, United Way of Greater Kansas City, and KSU Foundation–Veterinary Medicine; and $2,000 each to Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas University Endowment Fund, and the Salvation Army. City Union Mission received $1,700, and Habitat for Humanity received $1,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Susan Parmelee Sankpill is listed as president.
Parmelee Foundation Inc is led by Susan Parmelee Sankpill, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan Parmelee Sankpill
President
On filings since 2020
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 Parmelee Foundation Inc
How much does Parmelee Foundation Inc give each year?
Parmelee Foundation Inc gave $51K across 45 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $51K across 46 grants.
What is Parmelee Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Parmelee Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,133, across 45 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Parmelee Foundation Inc give grants?
Parmelee Foundation Inc gives mostly in Missouri: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kansas (30%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (23 grants), Kansas City, KS (5 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Overland Park, KS (2 grants).
Does Parmelee Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 45 grants with a stated purpose on Parmelee Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Parmelee Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Parmelee Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Missouri Colleges Fund Jefferson C ($3,000), Arthritis Foundation Inc ($2,500) and United Way of Greater Kansas City ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($3,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Parmelee Foundation Inc?
Parmelee Foundation Inc reported $634K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $51K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Parmelee Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in varied fields. For example, the Arthritis Foundation describes its work as pursuing a cure for arthritis and providing resources, science, advocacy, and community connections. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Parmelee Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Parmelee Foundation Inc's EIN?
Parmelee Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6045896. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Parmelee 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 26, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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