Gerald J & Eleanor Parsons Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderChester Springs, Pennsylvania · EIN 93-4767471 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $700 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | GERALD J PARSONS |
|---|---|
| Address | 47 COLLINS MILL ROAD, CHESTER SPRINGS PA 19425 |
| Phone | 6103637077 |
| JPARSONS@CTDI.COM | |
| Form and materials | SEE ATTACHED REQUEST FOR GRANT OR DISTRIBUTION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern Preparatory School | Malvern, PA | Catholic education | $31,000 |
| Saint Elizabeth Church | Chester Springs, PA | Religious organization | $25,000 |
| Starability | Naples, FL | Community needs | $10,000 |
| Immaculata University | Immaculata, PA | Catholic education | $10,000 |
| Sisters of Ihm | Philadelphia, PA | Community services | $10,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | Catholic education | $7,000 |
| Catholic Charities Appeal | Philadelphia, PA | Religious organization | $6,500 |
| Villanova Univeristy | Villanova, PA | Catholic education | $5,000 |
| Bishop Shanahan High School | Downingtown, PA | Catholic education | $5,000 |
| Fairfield University | Fairfield, CT | Catholic education | $5,000 |
| Lord's Pantry of Downingtown | Downingtown, PA | Community services | $5,000 |
| Founding Forward | Valley Forge, PA | Community services | $5,000 |
| Saints Peter and Paul School | West Chester, PA | Catholic education | $3,000 |
| Rdk Melanoma | West Palm Beach, FL | Public education on melanoma | $2,500 |
| Partners in Outreach | Chester Springs, PA | Community needs | $1,500 |
| Chester County Hospital | West Chester, PA | Community services | $1,500 |
| Community Volunteers in Medicine | West Chester, PA | Community services | $1,000 |
| St Jude's Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | Children's needs | $1,000 |
| Archdiocese of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Religious organization | $1,000 |
| American Heart Association | Philadelphia, PA | Community services | $1,000 |
| Camilla Hall | Malvern, PA | Religious organization | $1,000 |
| Holiday Hope Chest | Downingtown, PA | Community services | $1,000 |
| Saint Agnes School | West Chester, PA | Catholic education | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Community services | $700 |
| Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation | Wynnewood, PA | Community services | $500 |
| Children International | Kansas City, MO | Children's needs | $268 |
| Special Olympics | Norristown, PA | Community services | $250 |
| Brandywine SPCA | West Chester, PA | Animal needs | $250 |
| Uwchlan Ambulance Corps | Exton, PA | Community services | $250 |
| Lionville Fire Company | Lionville, PA | Community services | $250 |
| Margate City Firefighter's Fmba | Margate, NJ | Community services | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $142,718 | 31 |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611339349102646
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-4767471
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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