Robert W & Maxine C Parker
Robert W & Maxine C Parker is a private foundation based in Howell, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations supporting education, humanitarian services, and religious causes, primarily in Michigan.
Robert W & Maxine C Parker at a glance
In short: Robert W & Maxine C Parker gave $234K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Michigan. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $234,000
- +13.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +41.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,765
- -20.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,856,072
- +9.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (5 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert W & Maxine C Parker
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 430 Eager Rd, Howell, MI 48843-9794
Phone: (517) 304-6144
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert W & Maxine C Parker funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Howell Public Schools ($50K). Together the top 10 received $205K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 77 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan. The remaining reported shares went to Ohio (9%), Nebraska (2%), Virginia (2%), and Indiana (1%). Many listed recipients are in Howell and elsewhere in Livingston County, Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Robert W & Maxine C Parker open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 17 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 53% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $160K (2020) to $234K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $234K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Howell Public Schools Howell, MI | Educational | $50,000 |
| Livingston Nutrition Program Howell, MI | Humanitarian | $30,000 |
| Cleary University Howell, MI | Educational | $20,000 |
| Family Impact Center Fowlerville, MI | Humanitarian | $20,000 |
| Livingston Arts Council Howell, MI | Humanitarian | $20,000 |
| Love Inc Howell, MI | Religious | $20,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Cincinnati, OH | Humanitarian | $20,000 |
| Livingston County Catholic Howell, MI | Humanitarian | $15,000 |
| Bible Baptist Church Howell, MI | Religious | $5,000 |
| Boys Town Boys Town, NE | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,856,072 | $508,250 | $262,467 | $234,000 | 17 | $244,467 | $100,506 | $249,889 |
| 2024 | $2,610,289 | $307,333 | $235,546 | $207,000 | 12 | $217,546 | $104,034 | $243,883 |
| 2023 | $2,538,502 | $320,615 | $240,397 | $208,000 | 16 | $239,413 | $319,631 | $239,070 |
| 2022 | $2,458,284 | $179,020 | $232,117 | $203,000 | 16 | $231,589 | $177,980 | $236,413 |
| 2021 | $2,515,231 | $739,621 | $215,278 | $178,000 | 16 | $203,870 | $727,782 | $229,232 |
| 2020 | $1,987,038 | $220,584 | $187,143 | $160,000 | 14 | — | $211,111 | $185,627 |
| 2019 | $1,953,597 | $416,212 | $196,322 | $170,000 | 18 | — | $410,461 | $187,429 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert W & Maxine C Parker reported a distributable amount of $250K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include educational, humanitarian, and religious purposes. Among its grantees, Cleary University describes its mission as providing business education that equips people to serve employers and communities; Livingston County Catholic says it provides social services to individuals and families throughout the county; and Love INC describes its mission as transforming lives and communities in the name of Christ. The Livingston Arts Council says it supports cultural and educational activities and the arts in Livingston County.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $234,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest listed grants included Howell Public Schools ($50,000), Livingston Nutrition Program ($30,000), Cleary University ($20,000), Family Impact Center ($20,000), Livingston Arts Council ($20,000), Love INC ($20,000), and Shriners Hospitals for Children ($20,000).
Other 2025 recipients included Livingston County Catholic ($15,000), Bible Baptist Church ($5,000), Boys Town ($5,000), Great Start Collaborative ($5,000), and Michigan Sheriffs’ Association ($5,000). The Arc Livingston received $5,000 and Blue Star Service Dogs received $4,000. The Arc Livingston describes its work as supporting people with developmental disabilities and their families through information, support, and advocacy. Blue Star Service Dogs says it trains rescued dogs with veterans and first responders as service dogs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Andrew D Parker as president and trustee, T Gilbert Parker as secretary, treasurer, and trustee, and Donald S Parker as vice president and trustee.
Robert W & Maxine C Parker is led by Andrew D. Parker, President & Trustee on every filing since 2019; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew D. Parker
President & Trustee
On filings since 2019
$6K (2019) → $6K (2025)
Donald S. Parker
Vice President
On filings since 2019
$6K (2019) → $6K (2025)
T. Gilbert Parker
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
$6K (2019) → $6K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $6K, to Andrew D Parker (Pres/Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Robert W & Maxine C Parker
How much does Robert W & Maxine C Parker give each year?
Robert W & Maxine C Parker gave $234K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $207K across 12 grants.
What is Robert W & Maxine C Parker's typical grant size?
Robert W & Maxine C Parker's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $13,765, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert W & Maxine C Parker that year got $7K on average.
Where does Robert W & Maxine C Parker give grants?
Robert W & Maxine C Parker gives mostly in Michigan: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Howell, MI (9 grants).
Does Robert W & Maxine C Parker give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Robert W & Maxine C Parker's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Humanitarian" (13 grants).
Who are Robert W & Maxine C Parker's largest grantees?
Robert W & Maxine C Parker's largest 2025 grantees include Howell Public Schools ($50,000), Livingston Nutrition Program ($30,000) and Cleary University ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert W & Maxine C Parker?
Robert W & Maxine C Parker reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $244K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $250K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Robert W & Maxine C Parker fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include educational, humanitarian, and religious purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert W & Maxine C Parker?
The foundation states that it makes 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 ↑
What is Robert W & Maxine C Parker's EIN?
Robert W & Maxine C Parker's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2795440. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Robert W & Maxine C Parker 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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