The Parks Family Foundation
The Parks Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Baton Rouge, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $25K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $129K.
The Parks Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Parks Family Foundation gave $129K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $129,000
- -11.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,333
- +8.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $25,199
- +384.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (81% 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 Parks Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tiger Athletic Foundation ($69K). Together the top 9 received $129K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 47 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Parks Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). 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 $92K (2020) to $149K (2022). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $129K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tiger Athletic Foundation Baton Rouge, LA | To Support Foundation | $69,000 |
| Knock Knock Museum Baton Rouge, LA | To Support Foundation | $10,000 |
| Mary Bird Perkins Baton Rouge, LA | To Support Foundation | $10,000 |
| MD Anderson Houston, TX | To Support Foundation | $10,000 |
| St Judes Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | To Support Foundation | $10,000 |
| Broadmoor Methodist Baton Rouge, LA | To Support Foundation | $5,000 |
| Career Compass Baton Rouge, LA | To Support Foundation | $5,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Memphis, TN | To Support Foundation | $5,000 |
| Mer Rouge United Methodist Church Mer Rouge, LA | To Support Foundation | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,199 | $149,000 | $129,000 | $129,000 | 9 | $129,000 |
| 2023 | $5,199 | $150,000 | $145,000 | $145,000 | 11 | $145,000 |
| 2022 | $199 | $149,000 | $149,000 | $149,000 | 11 | $149,000 |
| 2021 | $199 | $140,500 | $141,000 | $141,000 | 9 | $141,000 |
| 2020 | $699 | $68,600 | $91,500 | $91,500 | 7 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Parks Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bradford T. Parks Sr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Frederick L. Parks Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Janice N. Parks
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Frederick L. Parks Sr. (2020–2023) — President
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 Parks Family Foundation
How much does The Parks Family Foundation give each year?
The Parks Family Foundation gave $129K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $145K across 11 grants.
What is The Parks Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Parks Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,333, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Parks Family Foundation give grants?
The Parks Family Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (12%) and Texas (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baton Rouge, LA (5 grants) and Memphis, TN (2 grants).
Does The Parks Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Parks Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Foundation" (9 grants).
Who are The Parks Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Parks Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Tiger Athletic Foundation ($69,000), Knock Knock Museum ($10,000) and Mary Bird Perkins ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Parks Family Foundation?
The Parks Family Foundation reported $25K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $149K.
What is The Parks Family Foundation's EIN?
The Parks Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1497053. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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