The Parkerson Foundation
The Parkerson Foundation is a private foundation, based in Suffolk, VA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 4 grants totaling $9K. Net investment income was $3K.
The Parkerson Foundation at a glance
In short: The Parkerson Foundation gave $9K across 4 grants in 2020 (avg $2K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $8,500
- Grants made (2020)
- 4
- Average grant
- $2,125
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Primary geography
- Virginia (82% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Parkerson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Jonathan Ministries ($5K). Together the top 3 received $8K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 4 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Ministries Suffolk, VA | Support | $5,000 |
| Stonebridge School Chesapeake, VA | Support | $2,000 |
| Everyone's Child Linesville, PA | Support | $1,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $2,990 | $10,522 | $8,500 | 4 | $2,990 | $3,076 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Parkerson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Parkerson Foundation is led by Margaret L. Parkerson, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Margaret L. Parkerson
President
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Arthur L. Parkerson
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Laura Scott Butterfield
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Sarah Parkerson Day
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Parkerson Foundation
How much does The Parkerson Foundation give each year?
The Parkerson Foundation gave $9K across 4 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Parkerson Foundation's typical grant size?
The Parkerson Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,125, across 4 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Parkerson Foundation give grants?
The Parkerson Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (12%) and Kentucky (6%).
Does The Parkerson Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Parkerson Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (4 grants).
How much is The Parkerson Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Parkerson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Parkerson Foundation's EIN?
The Parkerson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-2014686. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 12, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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