Private foundation · EIN 37-6024498 · Clayton, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

George L Parker Trust

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $142K total, median $71K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$142K
Median grant
$71K
Stays in MO
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2024

2 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Illinois State University FoundationNormal, ILScholarships$71K
Illinois Wesleyan UniversityBloomington, ILScholarships$71K

About this foundation

George L Parker Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Clayton, Missouri, administered in care of Commerce Bank Trustee, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does George L Parker Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does George L Parker Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $142K across 2 grants, a median of $71K.

Where does George L Parker Trust give?

Illinois (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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