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Parker Carson Foundation is a private corporation based in RADNOR, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Trust Co Of Va. It holds total assets of $3.1M. Annual income is reported at $1.9M. Total assets have grown from $783K in 2011 to $3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Virginia. According to available records, Parker Carson Foundation has made 128 grants totaling $618K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $117K in 2020 to $156K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $229K distributed across 52 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $30K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 49 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Virginia, California, District of Columbia, which account for 86% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$26K
Based on 26 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Parker Carson Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 128 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, CA, DC.
Parker Carson Foundation has distributed a total of $618K across 128 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $30K.
Parker Carson Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Parker Carson Foundation is headquartered in RADNOR, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucile Swift Miller | DIRECTOR, PRES., SECY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John Clifford Miller Iv | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Laura Swift Miller Meyers | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$181K
Total Assets
$3M
Fair Market Value
$3.4M
Net Worth
$3M
Grants Paid
$156K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$205K
Distribution Amount
$158K
Total Grants
128
Total Giving
$618K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
49
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown UniversitySCHOLARSHIP FUND | Providence, RI | $1K | 2023 |
| Sabot School At Stony PointGENERAL PURPOSES | Richmond, VA | $30K | 2023 |
| WetaGENERAL PURPOSES | Arlington, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Montessori De Terra LindaGENERAL PURPOSES | San Rafael, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Virginia Public MediaGENERAL PURPOSES | Richmond, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Allegheny Blue Ridge AllianceGENERAL PURPOSES | Monterey, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Southern Environmental Law CenterGENERAL PURPOSES | Charlottesville, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Vcu FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | Richmond, VA | $8K | 2023 |
| Earth Justice Legal Defense FundGENERAL PURPOSES | San Francisco, CA | $6K | 2023 |
| The League Of Women VotersGENERAL PURPOSES | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Nature Conservancy Of VirginiaGENERAL PURPOSES | Charlottesville, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Virginia Public Access ProjectGENERAL PURPOSES | Richmond, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Bay Area Discovery MuseumGENERAL PURPOSES | Sausalito, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Virginia Museum Of Fine ArtsGENERAL PURPOSES | Richmond, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Gwen Ifill Fund For Journalism ExcellenceGENERAL PURPOSES | Arlington, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Council For Native Hawaiian AdvancementGENERAL PURPOSES | Kepolei, HI | $3K | 2023 |
| Chesapeake Bay FoundationGENERAL PURPOSES | Annapolis, MD | $3K | 2023 |
| Brennan Center For JusticeGENERAL PURPOSES | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Hollins UniversityGENERAL PURPOSES | Roanoke, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Capital Region Land ConservancyGENERAL PURPOSES | Richmond, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Sabot At Stony PointGENERAL PURPOSES | Richmond, VA | $26K | 2022 |
| Virgina Public MediaGENERAL PURPOSES | Richmond, VA | $10K | 2022 |
| Child Care & Learning CenterGENERAL PURPOSES | Washington, VA | $7K | 2022 |
| Fauquier Free ClinicGENERAL PURPOSES | Warrenton, VA | $7K | 2022 |
| Earthjustice Legal Defense FundGENERAL PURPOSES | San Francisco, CA | $6K | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of AmericaGENERAL PURPOSES | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| The News Literacy ProjectGENERAL PURPOSES | Washington Dc, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Project Yoga RichmondGENERAL PURPOSES | Richmond, VA | $3K | 2022 |
| Richmond Strikers Soccer Club IncGENERAL PURPOSES | Glen Allen, VA | $2K | 2022 |
| Sperryville Volunteer Rescue SquadGENERAL PURPOSES | Sperryville, VA | $1K | 2022 |
| John Mccartin FundGENERAL PURPOSES | Arlington, VA | $1K | 2022 |
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
LIGONIER, PA
PITTSBURGH, PA