Parker Family Fund
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Overview
Geographic Scope: Eastern Connecticut
Focus Areas: Immigrant support; environmental conservation and land stewardship
Kathy served on the Foundation's Grants Committee.
What They Fund: The fund supports causes meaningful to Kathy and Ted:
- Immigrant causes: Supporting people new to the community and immigrant populations
- Environmental stewardship: Preserving natural assets and recreational opportunities in the region
Background: Kathy spent two years of childhood in Puerto Rico where she didn't speak Spanish, which made her sympathetic to people who are new to communities. Ted is an investment advisor who values environmental assets and the natural beauty of the area. Both believe in treating people decently and providing opportunities, recognizing that not everyone starts from the same place.
What The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 223
- Total given
- $6.8M
- Median grant
- $16K
- Range
- $5,417–$398K
- By dollars: Connecticut 75%, Massachusetts 7%, California 6%. Top recipient cities: New London, CT; Hartford, CT; Norwich, CT.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
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Fields of Work
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- Environmental conservation
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