The Jamie Parsley Family
The Jamie Parsley Family is a private foundation based in Prospect, Kentucky. It honors Jamie Elizabeth Parsley, who was killed by a drunk driver in 2002, and supports educational opportunities, athletics, and community programs.
The Jamie Parsley Family at a glance
In short: The Jamie Parsley Family gave $150K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Kentucky. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $149,772
- +21.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,991
- -2.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,230,638
- +6.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (6 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Jamie Parsley Family
- How to Apply
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Applications are required with supporting documentation and must be received by the stated deadlines. Scholarship packets and grant applications are available through the foundation. Scholarships are for qualifying high school seniors at Catholic, private, or independent schools who plan to attend an accredited undergraduate institution or an academic or athletic training camp, and who have at least a 2.75 GPA. Scholarship recipients must meet renewal requirements, including maintaining a 2.75 cumulative GPA and good standing without campus drug or alcohol infractions. Grants are for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and are not awarded for political purposes. The foundation states that grants and scholarships are for organizations and students from Jefferson County, Kentucky, and adjacent counties.
- Review Cycle
- Scholarship applications are due February 1, with award notifications in April. Grant applications are due October 1, with award notifications in December.
- Deadline
- Scholarship applications are due February 1, with award notifications in April.
- Contact
Application contact: Archie E Parsley
Mailing address: C/O The Jamie Parsley Family, Foundation PO Box 991066, Louisville, KY 40269
Phone: (502) 228-5325
Website: https://jpff-ky.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Jamie Parsley Family
Who The Jamie Parsley Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Kentucky ($30K). Together the top 10 received $88K.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 108 grants of 108 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that grants and scholarships are for applicants from Jefferson County, Kentucky, and adjacent counties. Its 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states; Kentucky received 57%, Alabama 10%, Ohio 7%, Massachusetts 3%, and Indiana 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Jamie Parsley Family open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 25 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 132% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $123K (2023) to $150K (2025). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | Scholarships | $30,000 |
| Auburn University Auburn, AL | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Bellarmine University Louisville, KY | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| St Mary's Center Louisville, KY | Grant - Roof Repair | $7,500 |
| Nativity Academy Louisville, KY | Grant - Track Uniforms | $5,772 |
| Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Centre College Danville, KY | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Dare to Care Inc Louisville, KY | Grant - School Pantry Program | $5,000 |
| Denison University Granville, OH | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Indiana University Southeast New Albany, IN | Scholarships | $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 | $2,230,638 | $358,714 | $168,570 | $149,772 | 25 | $152,272 | $286,282 | $115,578 |
| 2024 | $2,091,321 | $172,752 | $140,589 | $123,000 | 20 | $125,500 | $108,602 | $112,380 |
| 2023 | $2,101,390 | $28,259 | $138,620 | $122,500 | 21 | $125,113 | $34,190 | $102,855 |
| 2022 | $2,213,628 | $12,799 | $162,664 | $135,634 | 21 | $138,196 | $29,232 | $109,961 |
| 2021 | $2,362,395 | $608,883 | $147,938 | $128,500 | 21 | $130,750 | $593,789 | $114,217 |
| 2020 | $1,902,166 | $116,465 | $144,821 | $128,500 | 23 | — | $102,344 | $106,028 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jamie Parsley Family reported a distributable amount of $116K 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
The foundation’s mission is “to honor the memory of Jamie Parsley and the values by which she lived through the support of educational endeavors, athletics and our community.” Its website describes scholarships for students attending Louisville-area Catholic, private, or independent high schools, along with grants to local nonprofit organizations.
The foundation’s 2025 grants included scholarships and project support, such as a roof repair grant, track uniforms, a school pantry program, and a storage shed. Among its higher education recipients, Bellarmine University describes itself as an independent Catholic university providing undergraduate and graduate education in liberal arts and professional studies. Centre College describes its work as a liberal arts education intended to develop students’ intellectual, personal, and moral potential.
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $149,772 in 2025, compared with 20 grants totaling $123,000 in 2024 and 21 grants totaling $122,500 in 2023. In 2025, grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $30,000, with a median of $5,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $30,000 to the University of Kentucky for scholarships; $10,000 each to Auburn University and Bellarmine University for scholarships; $7,500 to St. Mary’s Center for roof repair; and $5,772 to Nativity Academy for track uniforms. Other listed grants included $5,000 to Dare to Care Inc. for a school pantry program and $5,000 to Parks Alliance of Louisville for a storage shed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Archie E. Parsley Jr. as president; Mary K. Parsley as secretary; and Karen Michalak Parsley and Brian Edward Parsley as directors.
The Jamie Parsley Family is led by Archie E. Parsley Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Archie E. Parsley Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Edward Parsley
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Michalak Parsley
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary K. Parsley
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Jamie Parsley Family
How much does The Jamie Parsley Family give each year?
The Jamie Parsley Family gave $150K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $123K across 20 grants.
What is The Jamie Parsley Family's typical grant size?
The Jamie Parsley Family's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,991, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jamie Parsley Family that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Jamie Parsley Family give grants?
The Jamie Parsley Family gives mostly in Kentucky: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Alabama (10%) and Ohio (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (11 grants).
Does The Jamie Parsley Family give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of The Jamie Parsley Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (15 grants).
Who are The Jamie Parsley Family's largest grantees?
The Jamie Parsley Family's largest 2025 grantees include University of Kentucky ($30,000), Auburn University ($10,000) and Bellarmine University ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Jamie Parsley Family?
The Jamie Parsley Family reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $152K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $116K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Jamie Parsley Family fund?
The foundation’s mission is “to honor the memory of Jamie Parsley and the values by which she lived through the support of educational endeavors, athletics and our community.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jamie Parsley Family?
Applications are required with supporting documentation and must be received by the stated deadlines. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jamie Parsley Family's EIN?
The Jamie Parsley Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1664591. 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. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
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