Parr Family Charitable Foundation
Parr Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Morristown, New Jersey. Its 2020 IRS filing is marked as a final return: the foundation reported making a final distribution of all its assets in December 2020 and having no additional assets as of December 31, 2020. It therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Parr Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Parr Family Charitable Foundation gave $113K across 35 grants in 2020 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $113,145
- Grants made (2020)
- 35
- Average grant
- $3,233
- Median grant
- $100
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (88% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Parr Family Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its 2020 filing reports that all assets were distributed in December of that year.
- Contact
Mailing address: 75 Picatinny Road, Morristown, NJ 07960
Phone: (973) 292-1024
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Parr Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was The Hill School ($100K). Together the top 10 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 35 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2020 grants went primarily to recipients in Pennsylvania, which received 88% of grant dollars. New Jersey recipients received 6%, Florida recipients 3%, and New York recipients 1%; Massachusetts accounted for 0% as reported in the filing. The largest recipient was The Hill School in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 35 grants totaling $113K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Hill School Pottstown, PA | General | $100,000 |
| Foundation for Morristown Medical Morristown, NJ | General | $4,075 |
| Englewood Community Clinic Englewood, FL | General | $1,000 |
| Foundation for Boca Grande Comm Ctr Boca Grande, FL | General | $1,000 |
| Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church Boca Grande, FL | General | $1,000 |
| Boca Grande Women's Club Boca Grande, FL | General | $800 |
| First Presbyterian Church New Vernon, NJ | General | $525 |
| Homeless Solutions Morristown, NJ | General | $500 |
| New York Public Radio New York, NY | General | $500 |
| The Seeing Eye Morristown, NJ | General | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2020 filing states that all investments were liquidated into cash and all cash was paid out in December 2020.
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $22,045 | $116,586 | $113,145 | 35 | $21,953 | $3,470 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Parr Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2020 grants included support for schools and colleges, community organizations, health-related organizations, and cultural organizations. For example, The Hill School says it prepares students for college, careers, and life, while Homeless Solutions says it helps people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Morris County attain housing stability. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $113,145. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $100,000, with a median grant of $100. Its largest grant was $100,000 to The Hill School in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Other notable grants included $4,075 to the Foundation for Morristown Medical and $1,000 each to Englewood Community Clinic, the Foundation for Boca Grande Community Center, and Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists Grant Van S Parr as trustee and president, Helen Frye Parr as trustee and secretary, Kathleen Gage Parr as trustee and vice president, and Helen J Moran as trustee and vice president.
Parr Family Charitable Foundation is led by Grant Van S. Parr, Trustee & President on the 2020 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Grant Van S. Parr
Trustee & President
New on the 2020 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helen Frye Parr
Trustee & Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helen J. Moran
Trustee & Vice President
New on the 2020 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Gage Parr
Trustee & Vice President
New on the 2020 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Parr Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Parr Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Parr Family Charitable Foundation gave $113K across 35 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Parr Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Parr Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $100, and its average grant was $3,233, across 35 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Parr Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Parr Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Morristown, NJ (6 grants), New York, NY (6 grants), Boca Grande, FL (4 grants) and New Vernon, NJ (2 grants).
Does Parr Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Parr Family Charitable Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Parr Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Parr Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include The Hill School ($100,000), Foundation for Morristown Medical ($4,075) and Englewood Community Clinic ($1,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Parr Family Charitable Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2020 grants included support for schools and colleges, community organizations, health-related organizations, and cultural organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Parr Family Charitable Foundation?
The foundation stated that it made 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 ↑
How much is Parr Family Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Parr Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Parr Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Parr Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3840170. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Parr Family Charitable Foundation 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 year 2020
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