The Parkinson Council
THE PARKINSON COUNCIL IS THE PREMIER LOCAL ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON'S, THEIR CARE PARTNERS, AND FAMILIES. WE INVEST IN RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY WORLD-RENOWNED INSTITUTIONS AND INNOVATIVE SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA AREA. WE STRENGTHEN OUR ROLE IN THE PARKINSON'S COMMUNITY BY INCREASING THE NUMBER OF LIVES WE TOUCH EVERY YEAR.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$485K
-26.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$253K
-18.7% YoY
Grant Count
9
-10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$28K
-9.7% YoY
About The Parkinson Council
Based on IRS filings
The Parkinson Council is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in PHILADELPHIA, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $485K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $253K. Net investment income was $34.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $484,670 | $656,108 | $807,895 |
| Revenue | $420,894 | $477,980 | $614,637 |
| Expenses | $543,220 | $620,997 | $541,288 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $34 | $2,354 | $114 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Parkinson Council
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Penn Medicine Department of Neurology ($75,000), Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals ($45,000), Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals ($28,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ARCADIA UNIVERSITY GLENSIDE, PA | FUNDING SALARIES AND BENEFITS FOR ONE PT TO STAFF THE STAY FIT VIRTUAL CLASSES AND ONE PT TO LEAD IN-PERSON CLASSES AND SUPPLIES. | $20,000 |
| THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PHILADELPHIA, PA | SUPPORT TO VALIDATE THE NEUROPROTECTIVE MECHANISM OFGDF15 (A PROTEIN THAT SERVES AS A BIOMARKER FOR A RANGE OF DISEASES AND CONDITIONS) IN VITRO AND IN VIVO USING GDF15 (NGM395: A CHEMICALLY MODIFIED FORM OF THE GROWTH FACTOR THAT CROSSES THE BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER AND IS READY FOR CLINICAL TRIALS IN PATIENTS). | $28,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE - NURSE MANAGED CARE CENTER NEWARK, DE | SALARY AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR STAFF TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE CARE AND TREATMENT, INCLUDING PSYCHOLOGICAL AND CAREGIVER SUPPORT. | $20,000 |
| MUSIC MATTERS INTERNATIONAL PHILADELPHIA, PA | FUNDING SUPPORT FOR CHOIR MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES. | $10,000 |
| PENN MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF NEUROLOGY PHILADELPHIA, PA | COUNSELING - CONTINUED SALARY SUPPORT FOR TWO COUNSELORS WHO FACILITATE SUPPORT GROUPS. SOCIAL WORKER - FUNDING SUPPORT FOR SOCIAL WORKER FOR NEWLY ESTABLISHED PALLIATIVE ADULT CHILDREN CARE PARTNER SUPPORT GROUP. | $75,000 |
| JOE HAND BOXING GYM INC FEASTERVILLETREVOSE, PA | PARKINSON'S BOXING PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| THE BARNES FOUNDATION PHILADELPHIA, PA | FUNDING FOR AN 18-MONTH PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION GRANT FOR A PILOT TO ENGAGE PWP AND THEIR CAREGIVERS THROUGH VISUAL ARTS. | $25,000 |
| THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PHILADELPHIA, PA | FUNDING FOR PATIENT AND CAREGIVER GUIDES FOR THE PARKINSON'S PALS PROGRAM, A NOVEL PEER MENTORSHIP PROGRAM, LED BY A GROUP OF PATIENT LEADERS IN COLLABORATION WITH JEFFERSON PARKINSON'S DISEASE MOVEMENT CENTER AND HOME VISIT PROGRAM FOR PHYSICIAN TIME AND EFFORT RELATED TO TRAVEL, ENCOUNTER TIME (AVERAGE 60-90 MINUTES PER VISIT). | $45,000 |
| TEMPLE UNIVERSITY - OF THE COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION NEW YORK, NY | FUNDING FOR AN OUTPATIENT MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER TO DO OUTREACH AND EDUCATION WITH A FOCUS ON DBS | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERICA DOMINGO | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL F JOHNSON | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| SHILPA AGARWALA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ERIC BERKOWITZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STEVEN BISS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHERIE CROSBY-WEEKS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SHIRLEY GRASS | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| KEVIN HAYES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| HOWARD HURTIG | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LORRAINE IACOVITTI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SHARON KLAZMER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SCOTT LARSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GEORGE C PILALLIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM QUINLAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SUZANNE REICHWEIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CARLIE JOHNSON TULLY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LANCE M WILSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| WENDY LEWIS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $101,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Parkinson Council?
The Parkinson Council is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in PHILADELPHIA, PA. It holds $485K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Parkinson Council?
As of 2024, The Parkinson Council holds $485K in total assets with $421K in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $253K in 2024.
Where does The Parkinson Council operate?
The Parkinson Council has awarded grants in Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does The Parkinson Council award?
In 2024, The Parkinson Council awarded 9 grants totaling $253K — an average of about $28K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Parkinson Council's EIN?
The Parkinson Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1803234. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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