Grantmaking public charity · EIN 91-1803234
The Parkinson Council
Philadelphia, PA
The Parkinson Council is a public charity that makes grants based in Philadelphia, PA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $272K in grants paid across 13 grants, with $485K in total assets. Its largest grants went to Penn Medicine Department of Neurology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check The Parkinson Council's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
The parkinson council does maintain records to substantiate the amount of grants, the grantees' eligibility to receive grants and the selection criteria to award grants. the records consist of such items as the allocations committee recommendations to the board of directors, board minutes indicating approval of grants and requests for funding submitted by potential recipients. the council's allocations committee is responsible for monitoring the use of grant funds. this includes receiving periodic reports from the recipients, visiting the recipients' work place as deemed necessary and invoking audit rights, as deemed necessary, to audit the use of the funding.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
The parkinson council is the premier local organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with parkinson's, their care partners, and families.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Medicine Department of Neurology | Philadelphia, PA | Counseling - Continued Salary Support for Two Counselors Who Facilitate Support Groups. Social Worker - Funding Support for Social Worker for Newly Established | $75,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals | Philadelphia, PA | Funding for Patient and Caregiver Guides for the Parkinson's Pals Program, a Novel Peer Mentorship Program, Led by a Group of Patient Leaders in Collaboration w | $45,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals | Philadelphia, PA | Support to Validate the Neuroprotective Mechanism Ofgdf15 (a Protein That Serves As a Biomarker for a Range of Diseases and Conditions) in Vitro and in Vivo Usi | $28,000 |
| The Barnes Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Funding for an 18-Month Planning and Implementation Grant for a Pilot to Engage Pwp and Their Caregivers Through Visual Arts. | $25,000 |
| Arcadia University | Glenside, PA | Funding Salaries and Benefits for One Pt to Staff the Stay Fit Virtual Classes and One Pt to Lead in-Person Classes and Supplies. | $20,000 |
| University of Delaware - Nurse Managed Care Center | Newark, DE | Salary and Reimbursement for Staff to Provide Comprehensive Care and Treatment, Including Psychological and Caregiver Support. | $20,000 |
| Temple University - of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education | New York, NY | Funding for an Outpatient Medical Social Worker to Do Outreach and Education with a Focus on Dbs | $20,000 |
| Music Matters International | Philadelphia, PA | Funding Support for Choir Meetings and Activities. | $10,000 |
| Joe Hand Boxing Gym Inc | Feastervilletrevose, PA | Parkinson's Boxing Program | $10,000 |
The 9 largest of 13 grants listed on the return. 4 grants to individuals ($13.5K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does The Parkinson Council accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check The Parkinson Council's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does The Parkinson Council give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $272,010 in grants paid (13 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has The Parkinson Council funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Penn Medicine Department of Neurology (PA), $75K, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals (PA), $45K, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals (PA), $28K, The Barnes Foundation (PA), $25K and Arcadia University (PA), $20K.