The C Walder Parke Family Foundation
The C Walder Parke Family Foundation was a private foundation based in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Its 2022 filing is marked as a final return and states that the foundation distributed its remaining charitable assets and is no longer in operation; it appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
The C Walder Parke Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The C Walder Parke Family Foundation gave $231K across 12 grants in 2022 (avg $19K), mostly in Ohio. 67% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $231,424
- -17.8% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 12
- -36.8% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $19,285
- +30.2% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $10,462
- New grantees (estimate)
- 67% first-time grantees (8 of 12, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (58% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The C Walder Parke Family 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 final filing states that it is no longer in operation.
- Contact
Mailing address: 16541 Townsend Court, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023
Phone: (216) 621-1180
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The C Walder Parke Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Oldenburg Family Foundation ($97K). Together the top 10 received $221K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 68 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 58% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 42% to recipients in Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The C Walder Parke Family Foundation open to new grantees?
67%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 8 of 12 grantees (67%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 25% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- Giving grew 63% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $142K (2019) to $282K (2021). In 2022 it made 12 grants totaling $231K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oldenburg Family Foundation Bangor, ME | Philantrhopic and Volunteer Support | $97,000 |
| Chagrin Falls Historical Society Chagrin Falls, OH | Historical Preservation | $25,000 |
| Regina Health Center Richfield, OH | Medical Support for Elderly | $20,000 |
| Les Delices Cleveland, OH | Musical Education | $17,500 |
| Edwins Leadership & Restaurant Cleveland, OH | Educational | $15,500 |
| Cleveland Euclid Beach Park Cleveland, OH | Environmental Preservation | $10,924 |
| Thea Bowman Center Garfield HTS, OH | Community Outreach and Support | $10,000 |
| Sister of Charity Health System Cleveland, OH | Medical Support for Homeless | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Zoological Society Cleveland, OH | Animal Preservation | $10,000 |
| Our Lady of Peach Church Cleveland, OH | Environmental Preservation | $5,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $60,848 | $241,379 | $231,424 | 12 | $235,783 | $55,252 | — |
| 2021 | $189,606 | $121,113 | $289,952 | $281,500 | 19 | $285,243 | $116,404 | $17,308 |
| 2020 | $358,445 | $51,270 | $163,215 | $156,500 | 20 | — | $46,480 | $23,179 |
| 2019 | $470,390 | $38,683 | $148,998 | $142,000 | 17 | — | $33,460 | $29,718 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for the Chagrin Falls Historical Society, whose mission is to preserve and share local history; Regina Health Center, which describes its work as providing holistic health care and supportive services; and Les Délices, which fosters audiences for live chamber music on period instruments.
Other grantees describe their work as supporting conservation and education in Cuyahoga Valley National Park (Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley), raising awareness and funding for Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (Cleveland Zoological Society), listening and responding to the needs of the Mt. Pleasant community (Thea Bowman Center), and providing public broadcasting, journalism, and entertainment (Ideastream).
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $231,424. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $97,000, with a median of $10,462. Its largest listed grants were $97,000 to Oldenburg Family Foundation for philanthropic and volunteer support; $25,000 to Chagrin Falls Historical Society for historical preservation; $20,000 to Regina Health Center for medical support for the elderly; and $17,500 to Les Délices for musical education.
Other 2022 grants included $15,500 to Edwins Leadership & Restaurant, $10,924 to Cleveland Euclid Beach Park, $10,000 each to Thea Bowman Center, Sister of Charity Health System, and Cleveland Zoological Society, $5,500 to Our Lady of Peach Church, and $5,000 each to Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley and Ideastream.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing listed Elizabeth P MacIntyre, Caroline P Oldenburg, and Richard W Parke as trustees.
The C Walder Parke Family Foundation's 2022 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Caroline P. Oldenburg
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Elizabeth P. Macintyre
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Richard W. Parke
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 The C Walder Parke Family Foundation
How much does The C Walder Parke Family Foundation give each year?
The C Walder Parke Family Foundation gave $231K across 12 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $282K across 19 grants.
What is The C Walder Parke Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The C Walder Parke Family Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $10,462, and its average grant was $19,285, across 12 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The C Walder Parke Family Foundation that year got $22K on average.
Where does The C Walder Parke Family Foundation give grants?
The C Walder Parke Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maine (42%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (7 grants).
Does The C Walder Parke Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The C Walder Parke Family Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The C Walder Parke Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The C Walder Parke Family Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Oldenburg Family Foundation ($97,000), Chagrin Falls Historical Society ($25,000) and Regina Health Center ($20,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does The C Walder Parke Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The C Walder Parke Family 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 ↑
What is The C Walder Parke Family Foundation's EIN?
The C Walder Parke Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1535130. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Does The C Walder Parke Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 29, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2022
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