How to apply
Applicants are encouraged to apply for mini grants (7500 maximum request) online at http://parkerfoundationlowell.org. Mini grant proposals should include a short description of the purpose, program, and history of the organization, a description of the project for which financial assistance is requested, the amount desired, and plans for continuation of the project after the foundation's funding has ended. For regular grants, the above items are required, and in addition, a list of board members, with an indication of their organizational affiliations, special skills, and links to the commun… Contact: Karen Carpenter, 55-67 Middle Street Suite 501, Lowell, Ma, 6173140417 Deadlines: The trustees usually meet four times a year for grant making purposes: In january, april, july and o Restrictions: Trustees do not usually award funds for the operating expenses of charitable organizations, for endowment, or to fund deficits. Grants are restricted to organizations that are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and are classified as -not a private foundation" under section 509(a). No awards are made to individuals.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 42 of 43 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lowell Parks Conservation TrustLowell, MA | 20-acre pawtucket farm wildlife sanc | $125K |
| Whistler House Museum of ArtLowell, MA | Capital campaign | $85K |
| Greater Lowell Community FoundationLowell, MA | Newell flather legacy fund | $75K |
| RiverbendLowell, MA | Outreach program | $75K |
| Bridge Club of Greater LowellLowell, MA | Culinary training & employment progr | $60K |
| Girls Incorporated of Greater LowelLowell, MA | Connect: stronger together | $50K |
| Merrimack Valley Food BankLowell, MA | Feed & nourish capital campaign | $50K |
| Fortaleza IncLowell, MA | Support to acquire new donors | $50K |
| Eliot Presbyterian ChurchLowell, MA | Eliot day center | $45K |
| Middlesex Community College FoundatLowell, MA | Paraprofessional to pk-12 teacher pa | $30K |
| Aaron's PresentsAndover, MA | Support for growth of program | $25K |
| Lantern Light CampsNorthwood, NH | Natures gateway | $25K |
| Massachusetts Alliance of PortuguesCambridge, MA | Office renovation project phase ii | $25K |
| Project CitizenshipBoston, MA | Support citizenship services for met | $25K |
| Project KompassChelmsford, MA | Accomodate unhoused women | $25K |
| Thrive Community of MassachusettsLowell, MA | Building improvements | $25K |
| One Can HelpWaban, MA | At-risk foster children | $20K |
| Eliot Presbyterian ChurchLowell, MA | Assist with the homeless | $15K |
| Massachusetts Adoption Resource ExcNewton, MA | Find perm adoptive homes for youth | $15K |
| Massachusetts Society for the PreveBoston, MA | Lowell community outreach | $13K |
| Carroll Center for the BlindNewton, MA | Age with independence program | $10K |
| African Cultural AssociationLowell, MA | African festival | $7,500 |
| Coalition for a Better AcreLowell, MA | Furnishings for the new youth & comm | $7,500 |
| Coalition for a Better AcreLowell, MA | Legends of little canada books | $7,500 |
| Communidad Columbiana LowellLowell, MA | La fuerza obrera columbiana | $7,500 |
| Greater Lowell Community FoundationLowell, MA | Lowell southeast asian winter festiv | $7,500 |
| Lowell Festival FoundationLowell, MA | Improvement of lowell folk festival | $7,500 |
| Nigerian American Multi-Service AssLowell, MA | Certified nursing assistant training | $7,500 |
| SaydanarLowell, MA | Barriers to education | $7,500 |
| Strongwater Farm Therapeutic EquestTewksbury, MA | Youth programs | $7,500 |
| The Cervitude CoalitionLowell, MA | Phase ii community clinic | $7,500 |
| St Patricks School Educational CeLowell, MA | Chromebooks & screens for students | $7,454 |
| On the MoveMethuen, MA | Book distribution in lowell schools | $7,000 |
| Greater Lowell Community FoundationLowell, MA | Board diversity training program | $6,000 |
| Allies in Music Education IncLowell, MA | The common voice: community chorus | $5,000 |
| Annie Powell IncNorth Andover, MA | Chasing annie powell program | $5,000 |
| Brush Art GalleryLowell, MA | Lowell youth program collaboration | $5,000 |
| City of Lowell - the Office of CultLowell, MA | Winter fest | $5,000 |
| Coalition for a Better AcreLowell, MA | Points of light lantern celebration | $5,000 |
| Generation CitizenNew York, NY | Pd and coaching | $5,000 |
| Image TheatreLowell, MA | Lost cellphone weekend musical | $5,000 |
| Project Play2learnLexington, MA | Play2learn progrm | $5,000 |
By state: Massachusetts 41 · New Hampshire 1 · New York 1
About this foundation
Theodore Edson Parker Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lowell, Massachusetts, administered in care of A C Bailey, tax-exempt since 1947. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Theodore Edson Parker Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. org. Deadlines: The trustees usually meet four times a year for grant making purposes: In january, april, july and o.
How much does Theodore Edson Parker Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $1.0M across 43 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Theodore Edson Parker Foundation give?
Massachusetts (41 grants), New Hampshire (1 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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