Private foundation · EIN 04-6036092

Theodore Edson Parker Foundation

Accepts applications

Lowell, MA

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Tax year 2024 (period ending 2024-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2025 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202513179349103121
Total assets (EOY)$34,847,193
Grants paid$1,026,936
Typical (median) grant$10,000
Grants listed43
Giving in home state (MA)97%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K0
$5K–$25K26
$25K–$100K16
$100K+1

Smallest $5,000 · Largest $125,000

Geographic focus

MA
97%
NH
2%
NY
0%

Common purposes

lowellyouthtrainingcommunitycapitalcampaignoutreachphasefestivalwinteracrepawtucketfarmwildlifesanc

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$1,589,786$32,196,95837
2024$1,026,936$34,847,19343

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactKAREN CARPENTER
Address55-67 MIDDLE STREET SUITE 501, LOWELL, MA, 01852
Phone6173140417
Form & materialsAPPLICANTS 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.
DeadlinesTHE TRUSTEES USUALLY MEET FOUR TIMES A YEAR FOR GRANT MAKING PURPOSES: IN JANUARY, APRIL, JULY AND O
RestrictionsTRUSTEES 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.

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.

Top recipients (tax year 2024)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Lowell Parks Conservation TrustLOWELL, MA20-ACRE PAWTUCKET FARM WILDLIFE SANC$125,000
Whistler House Museum Of ArtLOWELL, MACAPITAL CAMPAIGN$85,000
Greater Lowell Community FoundationLOWELL, MANEWELL FLATHER LEGACY FUND$75,000
RiverbendLOWELL, MAOUTREACH PROGRAM$75,000
Bridge Club Of Greater LowellLOWELL, MACULINARY TRAINING & EMPLOYMENT PROGR$60,000
Girls Incorporated Of Greater LowelLOWELL, MACONNECT: STRONGER TOGETHER$50,000
Merrimack Valley Food BankLOWELL, MAFEED & NOURISH CAPITAL CAMPAIGN$50,000
Fortaleza IncLOWELL, MASUPPORT TO ACQUIRE NEW DONORS$50,000
Eliot Presbyterian ChurchLOWELL, MAELIOT DAY CENTER$45,000
Middlesex Community CollegeLOWELL, MALUIS M PEDROSA SCHOLARSHIP FUND$30,000
Middlesex Community College FoundatLOWELL, MAPARAPROFESSIONAL TO PK-12 TEACHER PA$29,615
Aaron'S PresentsANDOVER, MASUPPORT FOR GROWTH OF PROGRAM$25,000
Lantern Light CampsNORTHWOOD, NHNATURES GATEWAY$25,000
Massachusetts Alliance Of PortuguesCAMBRIDGE, MAOFFICE RENOVATION PROJECT PHASE II$25,000
Project CitizenshipBOSTON, MASUPPORT CITIZENSHIP SERVICES FOR MET$25,000
Project KompassCHELMSFORD, MAACCOMODATE UNHOUSED WOMEN$25,000
Thrive Community Of MassachusettsLOWELL, MABUILDING IMPROVEMENTS$25,000
One Can HelpWABAN, MAAT-RISK FOSTER CHILDREN$20,000
Eliot Presbyterian ChurchLOWELL, MAASSIST WITH THE HOMELESS$15,000
Massachusetts Adoption Resource ExcNEWTON, MAFIND PERM ADOPTIVE HOMES FOR YOUTH$15,000
Massachusetts Society For The PreveBOSTON, MALOWELL COMMUNITY OUTREACH$12,500
Carroll Center For The BlindNEWTON, MAAGE WITH INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM$10,000
African Cultural AssociationLOWELL, MAAFRICAN FESTIVAL$7,500
Coalition For A Better AcreLOWELL, MAFURNISHINGS FOR THE NEW YOUTH & COMM$7,500
Coalition For A Better AcreLOWELL, MALEGENDS OF LITTLE CANADA BOOKS$7,500
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