The Thomas and Michele Parsons Family
The Thomas and Michele Parsons Family is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports $78,250 in grants to 18 organizations. The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Thomas and Michele Parsons Family at a glance
In short: The Thomas and Michele Parsons Family gave $78K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Washington. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $78,250
- +17.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,347
- +10.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $702,564
- -5.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (68% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Thomas and Michele Parsons Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Thomas and Michele Parsons Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First Church of Christ Scientist ($35K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 91 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Wilmington, Delaware. In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Washington (68%), Massachusetts (14%), Maine (13%), Missouri (4%), and California (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Thomas and Michele Parsons Family open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 87% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 177% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2019) to $90K (2023). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Church of Christ Scientist Redmond, WA | Reading Room Fund and General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Camps Newfound Owatonna Corporation Harrison, ME | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association Chestnut Hill, MA | Capital Campaign Fund | $10,000 |
| Christian Science Reading Room Metropolitan Seattl Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| First Church of Christ Scientist Redmond, WA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| First Church of Christ Scientist Redmond, WA | Reading Room Renovation Fund | $5,000 |
| First Church of Christ Scientist Redmond, WA | Christian Science Reading Room Metropolitan Seattle Fund | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of King County Tukwila, WA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| New Horizons Ministries Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Biblos Foundation Ballwin, MO | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $702,564 | $54,573 | $98,182 | $78,250 | 18 | $88,985 | $45,622 | $50,310 |
| 2024 | $741,173 | $34,190 | $85,870 | $66,750 | 17 | $77,139 | $25,459 | $45,596 |
| 2023 | $792,853 | $25,140 | $108,588 | $90,250 | 21 | $100,387 | $17,415 | $46,831 |
| 2022 | $871,301 | $34,189 | $105,680 | $85,500 | 18 | $95,884 | $25,208 | $45,474 |
| 2021 | $946,312 | $98,385 | $92,741 | $69,750 | 17 | $80,382 | $87,536 | $53,034 |
| 2020 | $937,680 | $74,801 | $85,936 | $67,000 | 13 | — | $66,082 | $44,877 |
| 2019 | $948,283 | $1,614 | $69,480 | $50,000 | 13 | — | $8,867 | $48,329 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Thomas and Michele Parsons Family reported a distributable amount of $50K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association describes its work as maintaining a Christian Science refuge and providing Christian Science nursing and training. New Horizons Ministries says it works to end youth homelessness, while Boys and Girls Clubs of King County describes its mission as supporting young people’s health and social, educational, and character development. Biblos Foundation says it encourages interest in biblical studies and conducts and shares research.
Other 2025 recipients include Imagine Housing, which describes its mission as developing affordable housing and building welcoming communities; Longyear Foundation, an independent historical museum focused on Mary Baker Eddy and Christian Science; Sunrise Haven, which provides Christian Science nursing; and Team Long Run, which offers athletic and literacy programs for disadvantaged children.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $78,250. Grants ranged from $250 to $15,000, with a median of $2,250.
Among the largest listed grants were $15,000 to First Church of Christ Scientist in Redmond, Washington, for a Reading Room Fund and general and unrestricted purposes; $10,000 to Camps Newfound Owatonna Corporation for general and unrestricted purposes; $10,000 to Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association for its Capital Campaign Fund; and $10,000 to Christian Science Reading Room Metropolitan Seattle for general and unrestricted purposes. First Church of Christ Scientist in Redmond also received separate listed grants of $10,000 for general and unrestricted purposes and $5,000 each for a Reading Room Renovation Fund and the Christian Science Reading Room Metropolitan Seattle Fund.
Other listed recipients included Boys and Girls Clubs of King County ($2,500), New Horizons Ministries ($2,500), Biblos Foundation ($2,000), Imagine Housing ($1,000), and Longyear Foundation ($1,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michele T Parsons as a director. Thomas B Parsons is listed as a director, president, secretary, and treasurer.
The Thomas and Michele Parsons Family is led by Thomas B Parsons, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas B Parsons
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele T Parsons
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Thomas and Michele Parsons Family
How much does The Thomas and Michele Parsons Family give each year?
The Thomas and Michele Parsons Family gave $78K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $67K across 17 grants.
What is The Thomas and Michele Parsons Family's typical grant size?
The Thomas and Michele Parsons Family's median grant in 2025 was $2,250, and its average grant was $4,347, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Thomas and Michele Parsons Family that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Thomas and Michele Parsons Family give grants?
The Thomas and Michele Parsons Family gives mostly in Washington: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (14%) and Maine (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Redmond, WA (4 grants), Seattle, WA (3 grants) and Chestnut Hill, MA (2 grants).
Does The Thomas and Michele Parsons Family give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of The Thomas and Michele Parsons Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Thomas and Michele Parsons Family's largest grantees?
The Thomas and Michele Parsons Family's largest 2025 grantees include First Church of Christ Scientist ($35,000 across 4 grants), Camps Newfound Owatonna Corporation ($10,000) and Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Thomas and Michele Parsons Family?
The Thomas and Michele Parsons Family reported $703K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $89K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Thomas and Michele Parsons Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association describes its work as maintaining a Christian Science refuge and providing Christian Science nursing and training. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Thomas and Michele Parsons Family?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Thomas and Michele Parsons Family's EIN?
The Thomas and Michele Parsons Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3685308. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Thomas and Michele Parsons Family 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 24, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 4, 2024)
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