Preston S and Barbara J Parish

Foundation · Grantmaker Hickory Corners, MI EIN: 36-3249490

The Preston S and Barbara J Parish Foundation is a family foundation established in 1984 and based in Hickory Corners, Michigan. The foundation operates as a private foundation with EIN 36-3249490.

Key facts about Preston S and Barbara J Parish

EIN: 36-3249490
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $100,000
Grants made (2024): 5
Average grant: $20,000
Median grant: $10,000
Total assets: $103,083
Primary geography: Michigan (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Preston S and Barbara J Parish funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Preston S and Barbara J Parish's 5 itemized 2024 grants were Michigan (90%) and Minnesota (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kalamazoo, MI (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How Preston S and Barbara J Parish gives

Giving fell 72% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$103K

-48.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$100K

-23.7% YoY

Grant Count

-78.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$20K

+251.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Preston S and Barbara J Parish reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The foundation has demonstrated grant activity in the Kalamazoo, Michigan area. Recent grants include support to the Heritage Community of Kalamazoo Foundation for senior living initiatives and memory care programming.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking activity is concentrated in Michigan, with documented grants to organizations in the Kalamazoo region.

Grant Distribution by State

Michigan $90K (90%)

Minnesota $10K (10%)

Share of all 5 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Florida Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Virginia

Cities

KalamazooAugustaAnn ArborHarbor SpringsPortageRochesterRichlandAnn ArboBattle CreekFort MyersFoty PierceHickory CornersTriangleWilliamstown

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$103,083	$200,074	$322,362
Revenue	$8,592	$12,643	$-8,028
Expenses	$105,583	$134,931	$150,581
Qualifying Distributions	$102,791	$132,966	$149,041
Net Investment Income	$5,800	$10,678	$6,068
Distributable Amount	$6,709	$14,172	$15,318

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

96 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum ($50,000), Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center ($20,000), Heritage Community of Kalamazoo Foundation ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
KALAMAZOO AVIATION HISTORY MUSEUM Portage, MI	GENERAL	$50,000
SHERMAN LAKE YMCA OUTDOOR CENTER Augusta, MI	GENERAL	$20,000
HERITAGE COMMUNITY OF KALAMAZOO FOUNDATION Kalamazoo, MI	GENERAL	$10,000
KALAMAZOO COLLEGE Kalamazoo, MI	GENERAL	$10,000
MAYO CLINIC Rochester, MN	GENERAL	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Barbara J Parish	President and Treasurer	1	—

Recent Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2024

The foundation has maintained active grantmaking operations through 2024, with grant distributions announced during that year.

Contact Information

Mailing Address:
PO Box 186
6350 Sheffield Road
Hickory Corners, MI 49060-0186
United States

Telephone: 269-343-0526

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Preston S and Barbara J Parish?

Where does Preston S and Barbara J Parish make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking activity is concentrated in Michigan, with documented grants to organizations in the Kalamazoo region.

What size grants does Preston S and Barbara J Parish award?

In 2024, Preston S and Barbara J Parish awarded 5 grants totaling $100K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Preston S and Barbara J Parish required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Preston S and Barbara J Parish reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Preston S and Barbara J Parish's EIN?

Preston S and Barbara J Parish's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3249490. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.