Private foundation · EIN 93-4767471 · Chester Sprgs, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gerald J & Eleanor Parsons Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Pennsylvania. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $1,500.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 31 grants paid, $143K total, median $1,500. 74% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
31
$143K
Median grant
$1,500
Stays in PA
74%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.4M

How to apply

Contact: Gerald J Parsons, 47 Collins Mill Road, Chester Springs, Pa, 6103637077, JPARSONS@CTDI.COM Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Malvern Preparatory SchoolMalvern, PACatholic education$31K
Saint Elizabeth ChurchChester Springs, PAReligious organization$25K
StarabilityNaples, FLCommunity needs$10K
Immaculata UniversityImmaculata, PACatholic education$10K
Sisters of IhmPhiladelphia, PACommunity services$10K
University of Notre DameNotre Dame, INCatholic education$7,000
Catholic Charities AppealPhiladelphia, PAReligious organization$6,500
Villanova UniveristyVillanova, PACatholic education$5,000
Bishop Shanahan High SchoolDowningtown, PACatholic education$5,000
Fairfield UniversityFairfield, CTCatholic education$5,000
Lord's Pantry of DowningtownDowningtown, PACommunity services$5,000
Founding ForwardValley Forge, PACommunity services$5,000
Saints Peter and Paul SchoolWest Chester, PACatholic education$3,000
Rdk MelanomaWest Palm Beach, FLPublic education on melanoma$2,500
Partners in OutreachChester Springs, PACommunity needs$1,500
Chester County HospitalWest Chester, PACommunity services$1,500
Community Volunteers in MedicineWest Chester, PACommunity services$1,000
St Jude's Children's HospitalMemphis, TNChildren's needs$1,000
Archdiocese of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PAReligious organization$1,000
American Heart AssociationPhiladelphia, PACommunity services$1,000
Camilla HallMalvern, PAReligious organization$1,000
Holiday Hope ChestDowningtown, PACommunity services$1,000
Saint Agnes SchoolWest Chester, PACatholic education$1,000
Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FLCommunity services$700
Alex's Lemonade Stand FoundationWynnewood, PACommunity services$500
Children InternationalKansas City, MOChildren's needs$268
Special OlympicsNorristown, PACommunity services$250
Brandywine SPCAWest Chester, PAAnimal needs$250
Uwchlan Ambulance CorpsExton, PACommunity services$250
Lionville Fire CompanyLionville, PACommunity services$250
Margate City Firefighter's FmbaMargate, NJCommunity services$250

By state: Pennsylvania 23 · Florida 3 · Indiana 1 · Connecticut 1 · Tennessee 1 · Missouri 1

About this foundation

Gerald J & Eleanor Parsons Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chester Sprgs, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 2024. 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 Gerald J & Eleanor Parsons Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Gerald J & Eleanor Parsons Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $143K across 31 grants, a median of $1,500.

Where does Gerald J & Eleanor Parsons Charitable Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (23 grants), Florida (3 grants), Indiana (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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