WMR Family Foundation 045351-000
WMR Family Foundation 045351-000 is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2026 filing reports 22 grants totaling $5,688,642, including grants to charitable funds and nonprofit organizations. The foundation’s 2025 return is marked as its final return, so it appears to have wound down or to be winding down.
WMR Family Foundation 045351-000 at a glance
In short: WMR Family Foundation 045351-000 gave $5.7M across 22 grants in 2026 (avg $259K), top state Kansas. 27% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $5,688,642
- +2934.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 22
- -33.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $258,575
- +4452.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (6 of 22, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kansas (49% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to WMR Family Foundation 045351-000
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing states that there is no formal application; a letter outlining the purpose of the grant should be forwarded to the trustees. Grants are made as selected by the trustee. These instructions are from a filing marked as the organization’s final return and should not be treated as current application guidance.
- Review Cycle
- None stated on the filing.
- Deadline
- None stated on the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Mark Parker
Mailing address: 1100 N Market Street De3-C070, Wilmington, DE 19890
Phone: (302) 651-1847
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who WMR Family Foundation 045351-000 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Topeka Community Foundation ($2.7M). Together the top 10 received $5.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 160 grants of 163 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Kansas (49%), New York (25%), Rhode Island (24%), Michigan (1%), and Ohio (0%). The reported grants include support for organizations in Topeka and Lawrence, Kansas, and Holland and Petoskey, Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is WMR Family Foundation 045351-000 open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 6 of 22 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $921K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $684K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 64% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 2628% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $153K (2020) to $5.7M (2026). In 2026 it made 22 grants totaling $5.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Topeka Community Foundation Topeka, KS | Parker Family Fund | $2,725,226 |
| Morgan Stanley Gift Purchase, NY | Palmer Family Fund | $1,421,613 |
| Vanguard Charitable Warwick, RI | Jillian Parker Fund | $1,362,613 |
| Kansas Public Radio Lawrence, KS | General Operating Support | $40,690 |
| The Bay View Association Petosky, MI | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| University of Dayton Dayton, OH | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Audio Reader Network Lawrence, KS | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Community Action House Holland, MI | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Justice in Motion Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Operating Support | $8,000 |
| Cultureworks Holland, MI | General Operating Support | $7,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $2,936,037 | $5,721,223 | $5,688,642 | 22 | $5,688,642 | $2,901,460 | $142,578 |
| 2025 | $2,785,186 | $737,468 | $211,010 | $187,445 | 33 | $187,445 | $568,670 | $236,566 |
| 2024 | $2,258,728 | $208,161 | $201,797 | $182,398 | 34 | $182,398 | $188,762 | $187,259 |
| 2023 | $2,252,364 | $70,814 | $231,476 | $208,564 | 37 | $208,564 | $52,950 | $182,398 |
| 2022 | $2,413,026 | $273,587 | $185,532 | $165,444 | 37 | $165,444 | $256,661 | $208,564 |
| 2021 | $2,324,971 | $161,615 | $171,531 | $158,126 | 36 | — | $149,749 | $168,945 |
| 2020 | $2,333,814 | $109,215 | $160,381 | $152,656 | 42 | — | $102,465 | $155,375 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, WMR Family Foundation 045351-000 reported a distributable amount of $143K for 2026 — 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2026 grants went to charitable funds and organizations whose stated work includes regional philanthropy, education, food and housing assistance, migrant rights, arts education, watershed protection, and assistance dogs. For example, Topeka Community Foundation says it manages charitable funds and works to improve quality of life in the Topeka region; Community Action House says it provides food, clothing, shelter, and skills-building opportunities; and Justice in Motion says it protects migrant rights across borders.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $5,688,642. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $2,725,226, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants were $2,725,226 to Topeka Community Foundation for the Parker Family Fund, $1,421,613 to Morgan Stanley Gift for the Palmer Family Fund, and $1,362,613 to Vanguard Charitable for the Jillian Parker Fund. Other reported grants included $40,690 to Kansas Public Radio and $25,000 to The Bay View Association, each for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Mark Parker is listed as a trustee on the 2026 filing.
WMR Family Foundation 045351-000 is led by Mark Parker, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Mark Parker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 WMR Family Foundation 045351-000
How much does WMR Family Foundation 045351-000 give each year?
WMR Family Foundation 045351-000 gave $5.7M across 22 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $187K across 33 grants.
What is WMR Family Foundation 045351-000's typical grant size?
WMR Family Foundation 045351-000's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $258,575, across 22 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from WMR Family Foundation 045351-000 that year got $921K on average.
Where does WMR Family Foundation 045351-000 give grants?
WMR Family Foundation 045351-000's top state is Kansas, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (25%) and Rhode Island (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Topeka, KS (3 grants), Petosky, MI (3 grants), Petoskey, MI (3 grants) and Lawrence, KS (2 grants).
Does WMR Family Foundation 045351-000 give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of WMR Family Foundation 045351-000's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are WMR Family Foundation 045351-000's largest grantees?
WMR Family Foundation 045351-000's largest 2026 grantees include Topeka Community Foundation ($2,725,226), Morgan Stanley Gift ($1,421,613) and Vanguard Charitable ($1,362,613), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
What does WMR Family Foundation 045351-000 fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2026 grants went to charitable funds and organizations whose stated work includes regional philanthropy, education, food and housing assistance, migrant rights, arts education, watershed protection, and assistance dogs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from WMR Family Foundation 045351-000?
The 2025 filing states that there is no formal application; a letter outlining the purpose of the grant should be forwarded to the trustees. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is WMR Family Foundation 045351-000 required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, WMR Family Foundation 045351-000 reported a distributable amount of $143K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is WMR Family Foundation 045351-000's EIN?
WMR Family Foundation 045351-000's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6269018. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Live grants for the work WMR Family Foundation 045351-000 funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). WMR Family Foundation 045351-000 funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/wmr-family-foundation-045351-000-morg_ecfeb23ba1d347b19e4dcb89e0611d5a
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