Robert W & Maxine C Parker

HOWELL, MI EIN: 38-2795440

The Robert W & Maxine C Parker Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation established in 1988 and based in Howell, Michigan. The foundation operates as a family foundation with no employees, distributing grants to humanitarian, educational, religious, veterans', and medical service organizations.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.6M

+2.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$207K

-0.5% YoY

Grant Count

-25.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$17K

+32.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert W & Maxine C Parker reported a distributable amount of $244K 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 primary giving focuses on:

Religious organizations
Educational institutions
Humanitarian causes
Veterans' organizations
Medical services

Grantmaking

Grant Range

$13,000 to $34,500

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan, with a particular focus on the Howell area and surrounding Livingston County region.

Grant Distribution by State

Michigan $844K (88%)

Ohio $78K (8%)

Nebraska $20K (2%)

Virginia $7K (1%)

Tennessee $6K (1%)

Indiana $3K (0%)

States

Indiana Michigan Nebraska Ohio Tennessee Virginia

Cities

AlmaAnn ArborBoys TownBrightonCincinnatiFowlervilleHowellIndianapolisMemphisPinckneyTriangle

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Metric	2024	2023
Total Assets	$2,610,289	$4,300,000
Total Revenue	$307,333	—
Total Expenses	$235,546	$239,000
Net Income	$71,787	—
Investment Income	$100,507	$118,457

The foundation maintains a strong financial position with substantial assets and consistent annual giving capacity.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,610,289	$2,538,502	$2,458,284
Revenue	$307,333	$320,615	$179,020
Expenses	$235,546	$240,397	$232,117
Qualifying Distributions	$217,546	$239,413	$231,589
Net Investment Income	$104,034	$319,631	$177,980
Distributable Amount	$243,883	$239,070	$236,413

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

74 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Trinity Health Michigan ($34,500), Livingston Nutrition Program ($30,000), Livingston County Catholic ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN LEGION INDIANAPOLIS, IN	HUMANTARIAN	$2,500
BOYS TOWN BOYS TOWN, NE	HUMANITARIAN	$5,000
FAMILY IMPACT CENTER FOWLERVILLE, MI	HUMANITARIAN	$24,500
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HOWELL, MI	RELIGIOUS	$20,000
HOWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS HOWELL, MI	EDUCATIONAL	$20,000
LOVE INC HOWELL, MI	RELIGIOUS	$15,000
LIVINGSTON COUNTY CATHOLIC HOWELL, MI	HUMANITARIAN	$25,000
LIVINGSTON NUTRITION PROGRAM HOWELL, MI	HUMANITARIAN	$30,000
MARINE CORPS MURNIGHAN DET 161 HOWELL, MI	HUMANTARIAN	$3,500
SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN CINCINNATI, OH	HUMANITARIAN	$20,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is governed by three trustees:

Andrew D Parker (President/Trustee)
T. Gilbert Parker (Secretary/Treasurer/Trustee)
Donald S Parker (Vice President/Trustee)

All three serve without compensation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ANDREW D PARKER	PRES/TRUSTEE	—	$6,000
T GILBERT PARKER	SEC/TREAS/TR	—	$6,000
DONALD S PARKER	VICE PRES/TR	—	$6,000

Contact Information

Address: 430 Eager Road, Howell, MI 48843
Phone: 517-304-6144

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Robert W & Maxine C Parker fund?

The foundation's primary giving focuses on: • Religious organizations • Educational institutions • Humanitarian causes • Veterans' organizations • Medical services

How do I apply for a grant from Robert W & Maxine C Parker?

**Grant Activity (2024)** • Total distributions: $235,546 in expenses • Number of grants: 14 grants made • Grant range: $13,000 to $34,500 • Median grant size: $13,000 **Recent Grants (2024)** • Trinity Health - Michigan: $34,500 (Humanitarian) • Family Impact Centers: $24,500 (Humanitarian) • First Presbyterian Church of Howell, Michigan: $20,000 (Religious) **Financial Capacity** • Total assets: $2,610,289 (as of December 2024) • Annual revenue: $307,333 (2024) • Investment income: $100,507 (…

Where does Robert W & Maxine C Parker make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan, with a particular focus on the Howell area and surrounding Livingston County region.

What size grants does Robert W & Maxine C Parker award?

In 2024, Robert W & Maxine C Parker awarded 12 grants totaling $207K — an average of about $17K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Robert W & Maxine C Parker required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Robert W & Maxine C Parker reported a distributable amount of $244K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.