The Dick and Brena Parsons Foundation
The Dick and Brena Parsons Foundation is a private foundation, based in South Bristol, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $151K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $257K. Net investment income was $94K.
The Dick and Brena Parsons Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dick and Brena Parsons Foundation gave $257K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $32K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $257,000
- +829.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -52.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,125
- +1875.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $150,814
- -52.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maine (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Dick and Brena Parsons Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Midcoast Humane Society ($250K). Together the top 8 received $257K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 66 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Dick and Brena Parsons Foundation gives
- Giving fell 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2021) to $338K (2022). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $257K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Midcoast Humane Society Brunswick, ME | +Support of Operations | $250,000 |
| Maine Health-Lincoln County Hospital Damariscotta, ME | Support of Operations | $2,000 |
| Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation Newry, ME | Support of Operations | $1,000 |
| Rutherford Library So Bristol, ME | Support of Operations | $1,000 |
| The Thompson Ice House Museum So Bristol, ME | Support of Operations | $1,000 |
| Twin Villages Foodbank Farm Nobleboro, ME | Support of Operations | $1,000 |
| Central Lincoln County Ambulance Service Damariscotta, ME | Support of Operations | $500 |
| Pope Memorial Humane Society Thomaston, ME | Support of Operations | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $150,814 | $97,857 | $262,421 | $257,000 | 8 | $258,685 | $94,203 | $15,796 |
| 2024 | $315,378 | $12,079 | $33,888 | $27,650 | 17 | $29,255 | $5,894 | $21,956 |
| 2023 | $337,187 | $-1,863 | $25,801 | $19,500 | 10 | $21,020 | $3,725 | $20,094 |
| 2022 | $364,851 | $-22,301 | $346,058 | $337,700 | 17 | $339,415 | $4,450 | $30,662 |
| 2021 | $734,460 | $223,498 | $28,260 | $18,115 | 14 | $19,551 | $7,133 | $37,687 |
| 2020 | $539,222 | $38,384 | $96,396 | $89,100 | 24 | — | $32,423 | $28,447 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dick and Brena Parsons Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Dick and Brena Parsons Foundation is led by Richard B. Parsons Jr., Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard B. Parsons Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Barbara N. Parsons (2020–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Dick and Brena Parsons Foundation
How much does The Dick and Brena Parsons Foundation give each year?
The Dick and Brena Parsons Foundation gave $257K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $28K across 17 grants.
What is The Dick and Brena Parsons Foundation's typical grant size?
The Dick and Brena Parsons Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $32,125, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Dick and Brena Parsons Foundation give grants?
The Dick and Brena Parsons Foundation gives mostly in Maine: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Damariscotta, ME (2 grants) and So Bristol, ME (2 grants).
Does The Dick and Brena Parsons Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Dick and Brena Parsons Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Operations" (8 grants).
Who are The Dick and Brena Parsons Foundation's largest grantees?
The Dick and Brena Parsons Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Midcoast Humane Society ($250,000), Maine Health-Lincoln County Hospital ($2,000) and Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Dick and Brena Parsons Foundation?
The Dick and Brena Parsons Foundation reported $151K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $259K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Dick and Brena Parsons Foundation's EIN?
The Dick and Brena Parsons Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2638447. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 19, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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