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Private foundation · EIN 04-6036092

Theodore Edson Parker Foundation

Lowell, MA

Theodore Edson Parker Foundation is a private foundation based in Lowell, MA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $1.03M in grants and contributions paid across 43 grants, with $34.8M in assets (fair market value). Its return lists how to submit a request.

How to request funding

Contact
Karen Carpenter
Phone
6173140417
Address
55-67 Middle Street Suite 501, Lowell, Ma, 01852
Form and materials
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 community, a completed diversity form detailing the ethnic compositions of the board, staff, and constituents, a copy of the organization's most recent audited financial statements, a copy of the most recent irs form 990, with all attachments and schedules, a current organziational budget, including projected income and expenditures, bio statements or resumes of key project staff and a project budget.
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.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Theodore Edson Parker Foundation accept grant applications?

Its Form 990-PF lists how to submit a request. Form and materials: 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 community, a completed diversity form detailing the ethnic compositions of the board, staff, and constituents, a copy of the organization's most recent audited financial statements, a copy of the most recent irs form 990, with all attachments and schedules, a current organziational budget, including projected income and expenditures, bio statements or resumes of key project staff and a project budget.. 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.. Confirm current requirements with the foundation before applying.

How much does Theodore Edson Parker Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $1,032,569 in grants and contributions paid (43 grants). Giving can change from year to year.