The Parker Fund
The Parker Fund is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Attleboro, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $25K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $9K.
The Parker Fund at a glance
In short: The Parker Fund gave $9K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,771
- +67.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,253
- +90.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $400
- Total assets
- $25,267
- -8.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Parker Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Attleboro High School Scholarship Foundation ($5K). Together the top 7 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Parker Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2020) to $9K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Attleboro High School Scholarship Foundation Attleboro, MA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Build a Banner Cranston, RI | General Support | $1,546 |
| The Elisha Project Rumford, RI | General Support | $1,500 |
| The Affinity House Millbury, MA | General Support | $400 |
| Attleboro Lacrosse Association Attleboro, MA | General Support | $125 |
| Boston Bruins Foundation Boston, MA | General Support | $100 |
| Garfield Social Club Central Falls, RI | General Support | $100 |
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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 | $25,267 | $46,619 | $45,581 | $8,771 | 7 | $45,507 | — | $908 |
| 2023 | $27,748 | $41,674 | $40,952 | $5,250 | 8 | $40,952 | $1 | $981 |
| 2022 | $19,443 | $38,866 | $37,558 | $5,798 | 9 | $37,558 | $1 | $1,108 |
| 2021 | $22,892 | $44,692 | $43,297 | $8,630 | 13 | $43,297 | $3 | $974 |
| 2020 | $14,714 | $29,101 | $26,408 | $1,370 | 2 | — | — | $698 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Parker Fund reported a distributable amount of $908 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Parker Fund is led by David Silveira, President & Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Silveira
President & Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christ Baptist
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Heverly
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Parker
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Shepperson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig McBride
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Frazier
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Parker
Clerk
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Parker Fund
How much does The Parker Fund give each year?
The Parker Fund gave $9K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 8 grants.
What is The Parker Fund's typical grant size?
The Parker Fund's median grant in 2024 was $400, and its average grant was $1,253, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Parker Fund give grants?
The Parker Fund gives mostly in Massachusetts: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Rhode Island (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were Attleboro, MA (2 grants).
Does The Parker Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Parker Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Parker Fund's largest grantees?
The Parker Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Attleboro High School Scholarship Foundation ($5,000), Build a Banner ($1,546) and The Elisha Project ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Parker Fund?
The Parker Fund reported $25K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $908 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Parker Fund?
The Parker Fund is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Attleboro, MA. It holds $25K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Parker Fund's EIN?
The Parker Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1076100. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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