The Joseph R Parker Foundation
The Joseph R Parker Foundation is a private foundation, based in Novato, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.5M. Net investment income was $22K.
The Joseph R Parker Foundation at a glance
In short: The Joseph R Parker Foundation gave $1.5M across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $770K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $1,539,620
- +2466.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $769,810
- +3749.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $769,810
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Joseph R Parker Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Communitygiving ($1.5M across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Joseph R Parker Foundation gives
- In 2021 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2020) to $1.5M (2021). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Communitygiving Saint Cloud, MN | Community Service | $1,511,661 |
| Communitygiving Saint Cloud, MN | Community Service | $27,959 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $46,182 | $1,598,611 | $1,539,620 | 2 | $1,574,087 | $21,963 | $86,542 |
| 2020 | $1,555,101 | $106,517 | $87,008 | $60,000 | 3 | — | $82,113 | $102,750 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joseph R Parker Foundation reported a distributable amount of $87K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Joseph R Parker Foundation's 2021 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Joan M. Woodson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2021)
Chris Macdonald
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Eveloff
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $4K, to Joan M Woodson (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Joseph R Parker Foundation
How much does The Joseph R Parker Foundation give each year?
The Joseph R Parker Foundation gave $1.5M across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $60K across 3 grants.
Where does The Joseph R Parker Foundation operate?
The Joseph R Parker Foundation has awarded grants in California, Minnesota.
How much is The Joseph R Parker Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Joseph R Parker Foundation reported a distributable amount of $87K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Joseph R Parker Foundation's EIN?
The Joseph R Parker Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-6084391. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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