R H Parkerunited Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Portland, OR EIN: 93-1155287

R H Parker-United Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Oregon. The foundation maintains significant assets and an active grantmaking program focused on supporting nonprofit organizations and charitable causes.

Key facts about R H Parkerunited Foundation

EIN: 93-1155287
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $601,374
Grants made (2024): 98
Average grant: $6,136
Median grant: $3,500
New grantees (estimate): 40% first-time grantees (39 of 98, 2024)
Total assets: $14,913,409
Primary geography: Oregon (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who R H Parkerunited Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for R H Parkerunited Foundation's 98 itemized 2024 grants were Oregon (61%), Washington (18%) and Nevada (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (34 grants), Stevenson, WA (4 grants), Beaverton, OR (4 grants) and Medford, OR (3 grants). None of its 98 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Services" (48 grants), "Youth Programs" (15 grants) and "Youth Education" (10 grants).

Is R H Parkerunited Foundation open to new grantees?

40%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 39 of 98 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $7K. How we count

Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.

55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$14.9M

+13.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$601K

-1.0% YoY

Grant Count

+18.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

-16.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, R H Parkerunited Foundation reported a distributable amount of $685K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grant-making priorities include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Wildlife
Arts
Creative Writing
Historic Buildings
Journalism

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily supports organizations and initiatives in Oregon, Washington, and Nevada.

Grant Distribution by State

Oregon $369K (61%)

Washington $109K (18%)

Nevada $37K (6%)

District of Columbia $28K (5%)

Idaho $12K (2%)

All other $47K (8%)

Share of all 98 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Arizona California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Georgia Iowa Idaho Louisiana Maryland Montana Nevada New York Ohio Oregon South Dakota Washington

Cities

PortlandBeavertonKlamath FallsBendLa GrandeVancouverEugeneLake OswegoGrants PassMedfordWashingtonRenoStevensonGladstoneSalemTigardBaton RougeHermistonMcminnvillePendleton

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $14,913,409
Total Annual Giving: $601,374

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$14,913,409	$13,179,429	$11,853,184
Revenue	$1,423,716	$692,293	$500,194
Expenses	$639,079	$621,210	$675,323
Qualifying Distributions	$613,071	$614,923	$667,645
Net Investment Income	$1,219,081	$688,270	$209,599
Distributable Amount	$684,591	$605,713	$617,497

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 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 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

401 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Stevenson Downtown Association ($52,000), Foundation 36 ($35,000), Big Brother Big Sister ($30,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
STEVENSON DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION Stevenson, WA	COMMUNITY SERVICES	$52,000
FOUNDATION 36 Reno, NV	COMMUNITY SERVICES	$35,000
BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER Portland, OR	YOUTH PROGRAMS	$30,000
AFSA EDUCATION FOUNDATION Washington, DC	EDUCATION	$27,000
OHSU KNIGHT CANCER FOUNDATION Portland, OR	COMMUNITY SERVICES	$25,000
HELP NOW ADVOCACY CENTER Medford, OR	COMMUNITY SERVICES	$20,000
OMSI Portland, OR	YOUTH PROGRAMS	$15,000
SEATTLE NATIVITY SCHOOL Seattle, WA	EDUCATION PROGRAMS	$15,000
TREEHOUSE THERAPIES ASSOC Bend, OR	YOUTH PROGRAMS	$15,000
BUILDING HOMES FOR HEROES Island Park, NY	COMMUNITY SERVICES	$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
Richard H Parker Jr	President	0.5	—
Richard H Parker III	Vice President	0.5	—
Roger Lloyd	Vice President	0.5	—
Lorine G Cox	Secretary	1	—
Judy Ann Parker	Director	0.5	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does R H Parkerunited Foundation fund?

The foundation's grant-making priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Wildlife • Arts • Creative Writing • Historic Buildings • Journalism

How do I apply for a grant from R H Parkerunited Foundation?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $250 to $85,000. **Annual Giving:** The foundation distributed $601,374 in grants based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing.

Where does R H Parkerunited Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily supports organizations and initiatives in Oregon, Washington, and Nevada.

What size grants does R H Parkerunited Foundation award?

In 2024, R H Parkerunited Foundation awarded 98 grants totaling $601K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is R H Parkerunited Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, R H Parkerunited Foundation reported a distributable amount of $685K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.