The Mary Parker Foundation 157823-000
The Mary Parker Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its website describes its work as investing in youth, equipping entrepreneurs, and strengthening community in Southwest Atlanta.
The Mary Parker Foundation 157823-000 at a glance
In short: The Mary Parker Foundation 157823-000 gave $8.1M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $8.1M), mostly in Delaware. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,139,156
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,139,156
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,139,156
- Total assets
- $118,435,114
- +7.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Delaware (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Mary Parker Foundation 157823-000
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 70, Wilmington, DE 19899
Phone: (302) 651-1361
Website: https://maryparkerfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mary Parker Foundation 157823-000 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 25 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Delaware. Separately, the foundation’s website describes its programs as serving Southwest Atlanta and beyond.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Mary Parker Foundation 157823-000 gives
- Giving grew 714% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2021) to $8.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $8.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached List of 2024 Grants Wilmington, DE | General Support | $8,139,156 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $118,435,114 | $18,304,758 | $10,183,806 | $8,139,156 | 1 | $9,064,656 | $17,447,977 | $9,166,504 |
| 2023 | $110,465,749 | $10,679,025 | $8,510,537 | $7,233,406 | 1 | $7,623,062 | $9,530,966 | $8,263,689 |
| 2022 | $108,429,385 | $95,654,615 | $1,212,501 | $1,000,000 | 1 | $1,048,255 | $1,087,386 | $7,923,665 |
| 2021 | $14,138,198 | $4,068,958 | $1,240,883 | $1,000,000 | 1 | $1,047,296 | $3,890,624 | $1,121,526 |
| 2020 | $11,312,778 | $1,353,562 | $1,866,762 | $1,651,200 | 21 | — | $1,200,789 | $1,010,476 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mary Parker Foundation 157823-000 reported a distributable amount of $9.2M for 2024 — 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 stated mission is to “invest in the whole person” by developing its education programs, equipping entrepreneurs, and strengthening engagement in Southwest Atlanta and beyond. Its website groups its programs under three pillars: Education, Entrepreneurship, and Engagement.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported one grant totaling $8,139,156. The filing lists the recipient as “SEE ATTACHED LIST OF 2024 GRANTS (WILMINGTON, DE)” and gives the purpose as general support. The sole grant was also the smallest, largest, and median grant reported for that year.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Burdette R Parent, Robert G Blalock, Mary E Jarrell, and Wilmington Trust Company as co-trustees.
The Mary Parker Foundation 157823-000's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert G. Blalock
Co-Trustee
Adviser → Co-Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$8K (2021) → $60K (2024)
Burdette R. Parent
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$7K (2021) → $50K (2024)
Mary E. Jarrell
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$7K (2021) → $50K (2024)
Wilmington Trust Company
Co-Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
20 hrs/week
$878K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Richard Pratt (2021) — Co-Trustee
- Former: Mary E. Parker (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $878K, to Wilmington Trust Company (Co-Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Mary Parker Foundation 157823-000
How much does The Mary Parker Foundation 157823-000 give each year?
The Mary Parker Foundation 157823-000 gave $8.1M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7.2M across 1 grant.
How large is The Mary Parker Foundation 157823-000?
The Mary Parker Foundation 157823-000 reported $118.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Mary Parker Foundation 157823-000 fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to “invest in the whole person” by developing its education programs, equipping entrepreneurs, and strengthening engagement in Southwest Atlanta and beyond. Its website groups its programs under three pillars: Education, Entrepreneurship, and Engagement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mary Parker Foundation 157823-000?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Mary Parker Foundation 157823-000 make grants?
The 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in Delaware. Separately, the foundation’s website describes its programs as serving Southwest Atlanta and beyond.
What is The Mary Parker Foundation 157823-000's EIN?
The Mary Parker Foundation 157823-000's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2708325. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Mary Parker Foundation 157823-000 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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