Private foundation · EIN 54-1530891 · Richmond, Virginia

Mary Morton Parsons Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Virginia. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $50K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 71 grants paid, $9.5M total, median $50K. 94% of grants stayed in Virginia. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
71
$9.5M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in VA
94%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$138M

How to apply

LETTER Contact: Amy Nisenson, 8003 Franklin Farms Drive Suite, Richmond, Va, 8047802000 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

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 60 of 71 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Virginia Museum of Fine ArtsRichmond, VASupport capital campaign with focus on renovation of the leslie cheek theater$1.0M
Vpm Public MediaRichmond, VABuild a new headquarters in downtown richmond$750K
Cross-Over MinistryRichmond, VAPurchase and renovate henrico clinic building and renovate richmond clinic building$605K
Better Housing CoalitionRichmond, VASupport the colbrook development$500K
Liberation Veteran Services IncRichmond, VASupport construction of phase i of veterans village, a new 38-unit micro-apartment building$500K
Ronald McDonald House Charities of RichmondRichmond, VASupport the construction of the ronald mcdonald house at vcu children's tower and the new guestroom ronald mcdonal house in richmond$500K
Virginia Repertory TheatreRichmond, VASupport the great stages campaign and capital projects$500K
CaritasRichmond, VASupport dinwiddie avenue men's campus renovation project$365K
Colonial Williamsburg FoundationWilliamsburg, VARestore the powder magazine$320K
Hampden-Sydney CollegeHampdensydney, VAComplete a comprehensive historic renovation of venable hall$300K
Virginia Tech Foundation IncBlacksburg, VASupport the renovation, upgrades, and improvements to war memorial hall$300K
Bridgewater CollegeBridgewater, VASupport renovations to bowman hall$250K
Pcs for PeopleSt Paul, MNExpand digital inclusion program to richmond-hampton roads region$250K
Randolph CollegeLynchburg, VASupport the science matters campaign$250K
Veritas SchoolRichmond, VASupport campus expansion campaign$250K
Virginia Museum of History & CultureRichmond, VASupport 250th initiative$250K
Autism Program of Va Inc - Commonwealth AutismRichmond, VABuild an autism workforce educational facility$150K
Friends of Hollywood CemeteryRichmond, VASupport restoration of long bottom and restoration of historic iron fences$150K
National D-Day Memorial Foundation LtdBedford, VASupport capital campaign for a walking trail, a wwii "motor pool" building, a multi-use outdoor amphitheater and education center and museum$150K
Sports BackersRichmond, VASupport the active living hub$150K
The Faison CenterRichmond, VARefresh interior and exterior of the faison residence$125K
Boys Home of VirginiaHenrico, VASupport critical capital improvements$120K
Stratford HallStratford, VASupport the semiquincentennial roof restoration project$105K
Child Development Resources IncNorge, VASupport facility renovations$100K
Habitat for Humanity-PowhatanPowhatan, VADevelop a conservation subdivision and purchase the building and land that houses the restore and offices$100K
Heart of Virginia Council IncHenrico, VASupport health and safety capital enhancement for the hovc scout reservation in goochland county$100K
Patrick Henry Memorial FoundationBrookneal, VARenovate patrick henry's red hill$100K
Rappahannock Community College Educational FoundationWarsaw, VAConstruct a health science facility on the warsaw campus$100K
The Board of Regents of Gunston Hall IncLorton, VASupport the forever revolutionary! comprehensive campaign$100K
The Jxn ProjectRichmond, VAReconstruct the home of jackson ward's first known black homeowner, abraham peyton skipwith, as a national historic landmark$100K
United Way of Greater Richmond & PetersburgRichmond, VASupport capital campaign$100K
Washington Heritage MuseumsFredericksburg, VASupprt capital improvements to the mary washington monument and lodge property$100K
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library FoundationStaunton, VASupport the reinstallation and expansion of a permanent museum exhibits and upgrade infrastructure systems$100K
Partnership for Housing AffordabilityRichmond, VASupport technology upgrades$52K
Atlantic Outreach IncorporatedRichmond, VASupport new building expansion$50K
Friends Association for ChildrenRichmond, VAReplace roof and hvac system at the robert l. taylor child development center$50K
Kovar CorporationRoanoke, VASupport purchase of group home residence$50K
Little Hands Virginia IncRichmond, VAExpand warehouse and officer$50K
Petersburg Area Art LeaguePetersburg, VASupport "save our west wall" campaign$45K
Mending WallsRichmond, VASupport capital project$30K
Virginia Society of OrnithologyWilliamsburg, VASupport capital project$30K
Fellowship of Christians in Universities and SchoolsNew Canaan, CTSupport general operations$25K
Next Up RvaRichmond, VAUpdate to an evaluation system$25K
Collegiate SchoolRichmond, VASupport the new fellow program$20K
Feed MoreRichmond, VASupport general operations$20K
Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for HumanityRichmond, VASupport general operations$20K
Anna Julia Cooper Episcopal SchoolRichmond, VAUnrestricted$15K
Lucy Corr VillageChesterfield, VASupport general operations$15K
Valentine Richmond History CenterRichmond, VASupport general operations$15K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro RichmondRichmond, VARepairs on cottages$10K
ChildsaverRichmond, VASupport general operations$10K
Cristo Rey-Richmond High SchoolRichmond, VASupport general operations$10K
Delta Waterfowl FoundationBismark, NDSupport general operations$10K
Elijah House AcademyRichmond, VASupport project cultivate: growing hope for the future capital improvement project$10K
EncircleRichmond, VASupport general operations$10K
Peter Paul Development CenterRichmond, VASupport of capital upgrades to coleman center$10K
Sagamore Institutepathway to PromiseIndianapolis, INSupport general operations and to expand throughout central virginia$10K
Sheltering Arms FoundationMechanicsville, VASupport general operations$10K
St James' Children's CenterRichmond, VASupport general operations$10K
St Michaels Episcopal SchoolRichmond, VASupport capital campaign, completion of assembly building construction$10K

By state: Virginia 67 · Minnesota 1 · Connecticut 1 · North Dakota 1 · Indiana 1

About this foundation

Mary Morton Parsons Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Richmond, Virginia, administered in care of Davenport & Co, tax-exempt since 1990. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Mary Morton Parsons Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. LETTER Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Mary Morton Parsons Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $9.5M across 71 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Mary Morton Parsons Foundation give?

Virginia (67 grants), Minnesota (1 grants), Connecticut (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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