Herbert E. Parker Charitable Trust Grants

Herbert E. Parker Charitable Trust Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Herbert E. Parker Charitable Trust
Amount: US $5,000 - US $10,000
Last Updated: March 16, 2026

Summary

The Herbert E. Parker Charitable Trust, established in 1982, focuses on enhancing cancer research and supporting the education and care of underprivileged children and those with special needs. It primarily funds organizations in Denver, Colorado, aligning with the donor's wishes. The trust seeks to improve lives through educational initiatives, health services, and youth sporting programs, particularly targeting underprivileged communities.

Overview

Herbert Parker was a lifelong resident of Denver, Colorado who worked as a tile contractor in the construction industry. The Herbert E. Parker Charitable Trust was established in 1982, pursuant to the terms of his Last Will and Testament, to fulfill his desire to further cancer research and to improve the lives of underprivileged children and children with special needs. Mission To carry out the donor’s stated preferences to support cancer research, the care and education of children with intellectual disabilities, and sporting programs for youth, particularly underprivileged children. There are no program limitations; however, in accordance with the donor’s stated preferences, the foundation has a practice of primarily supporting cancer research, the care and education of children with intellectual disabilities, and sporting programs for youth, particularly underprivileged children. Program areas: EducationHealthHuman services

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grantees must be US entities that are qualified as public charities under IRC section 501(c)(3).The trust has a practice of primarily supporting organizations that operate in Denver, Colorado due to the donor’s ties to this area.