The JCDRP Family Foundation Inc
The JCDRP Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, civil rights, youth development, Native communities, and access to essential services.
The JCDRP Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The JCDRP Family Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $60K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,015,000
- +3.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $59,706
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $5,896,252
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The JCDRP Family Foundation Inc
- 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: 1650 Market Street Ste 4000, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 419-6000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The JCDRP Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc ($100K). Together the top 10 received $710K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($100,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 47 grants of 78 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (33%), Massachusetts (15%), California (15%), Colorado (7%), and New Jersey (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The JCDRP Family Foundation Inc gives
- 81% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 307% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $622K (2020) to $1.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc New York, NY | ACLU National Advocacy Institute | $100,000 |
| George Jackson Academy New York, NY | Empowering bright boys: expanding opportunity at george jackson academy | $100,000 |
| Unitarian Universalist Association Boston, MA | Educational Access for Seminarians & Our Whole Lives | $100,000 |
| The Brotherhood Sister Sol New York, NY | Educating young people, organizing for justice and equity, and training the field | $80,000 |
| American Indian College Fund Denver, CO | General Operating Support | $70,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey Foundation Newark, NJ | Aclu of New Jersey foundation internship programs - three year commitment | $60,000 |
| Edinboro University Foundation Edinboro, PA | Pennwest-edinboro: office of students with disabilities and wheel chair basketball program | $50,000 |
| Girls with Impact Greenwich, CT | GWI: Advancing LA | $50,000 |
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund Gardena, CA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Innovation Africa Mount Kisco, NY | Innovation: Africa Solar Water Pumping System | $50,000 |
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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 | $5,896,252 | $650,105 | $1,101,616 | $1,015,000 | 17 | $1,016,538 | $593,460 | $330,922 |
| 2024 | $6,347,763 | $1,174,172 | $1,058,460 | $985,191 | 15 | $988,691 | $1,105,663 | $350,213 |
| 2023 | $6,217,205 | $353,462 | $995,500 | $925,205 | 15 | $929,541 | $285,292 | $359,694 |
| 2022 | $6,840,182 | $228,363 | $969,230 | $896,955 | 15 | $901,522 | $159,028 | $392,377 |
| 2021 | $7,590,766 | $1,019,718 | $959,584 | $891,313 | 16 | $895,816 | $954,323 | $456,154 |
| 2020 | $7,519,584 | $108,351 | $683,254 | $621,913 | 1 | — | $64,224 | $401,663 |
| 2019 | $8,082,776 | $529,527 | $852,735 | $780,000 | 1 | — | $477,721 | $415,178 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The JCDRP Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $331K 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 show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, George Jackson Academy describes itself as a needs-blind school for bright boys from low-income families in New York City, and the American Indian College Fund says it invests in Native students and tribal college education. The Brotherhood Sister Sol describes its work as social justice youth development, while Point Foundation supports the educational aspirations of LGBTQ+ and ally students.
Other 2025 grantees describe work including free eye exams and glasses for students and low-income communities (Vision To Learn), Indigenous-led solar solutions with Hopi and Diné families (Native Renewables), and solar-powered clean-water systems in rural African villages (Innovation Africa).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $1,015,000. Grants ranged from $25,000 to $100,000, with a median of $50,000.
Notable grants included $100,000 each to the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation for its National Advocacy Institute, George Jackson Academy for expanding opportunity, and the Unitarian Universalist Association for educational access for seminarians and its Our Whole Lives program. Other grants included $80,000 to The Brotherhood Sister Sol for educating young people, organizing for justice and equity, and training the field; $70,000 to the American Indian College Fund for general operating support; and $60,000 to the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey Foundation for internship programs.
The foundation also awarded $50,000 each to Edinboro University Foundation for programs at PennWest-Edinboro, Girls With Impact for “GWI: Advancing LA,” Hispanic Scholarship Fund for general operating support, Innovation Africa for a solar water-pumping system, Native Renewables for Hozho Homes, and Point Foundation for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joseph B Parsons as president, treasurer, and trustee; Colette B Parsons as secretary and trustee; Dashiell Parsons as vice president and trustee; and Reece Parsons and Reagan Parsons as trustees.
The JCDRP Family Foundation Inc is led by Joseph B. Parsons, President, Treasurer & Trustee on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph B. Parsons
President, Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colette B. Parsons
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dashiell Parsons
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reece Parsons
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reagan Parsons
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Raegan Parsons (2019–2024) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about The JCDRP Family Foundation Inc
How much does The JCDRP Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The JCDRP Family Foundation Inc gave $1.0M across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $985K across 15 grants.
What is The JCDRP Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The JCDRP Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $59,706, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The JCDRP Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The JCDRP Family Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (15%) and California (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The JCDRP Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 18% of The JCDRP Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The JCDRP Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The JCDRP Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc ($100,000), George Jackson Academy ($100,000) and Unitarian Universalist Association ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($100,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The JCDRP Family Foundation Inc?
The JCDRP Family Foundation Inc reported $5.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $331K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The JCDRP Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The JCDRP Family Foundation Inc?
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 The JCDRP Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The JCDRP Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4648128. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The JCDRP Family Foundation Inc 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 29, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 24, 2024)
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