Parker Carson Foundation
Invitation OnlyRadnor, Pennsylvania · EIN 54-1875279 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$170K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori de Terra Linda | San Rafael, CA | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Weta | Arlington, VA | General purposes | $25,000 |
| University of Tennessee Foundation Inc | Knoxville, TN | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | Washington, DC | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Charlottesville, VA | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Virginia Museum of Fine Arts | Richmond, VA | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Virginia Public Media | Richmond, VA | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Allegheny Blue Ridge Alliance | Monterey, VA | General purposes | $8,000 |
| Earth Justice Legal Defense Fund | San Francisco, CA | General purposes | $8,000 |
| Anna Julia Cooper School | Richmond, VA | General purposes | $6,000 |
| Bay Area Discovery Museum | Sausalito, CA | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Collegiate School | Richmond, VA | The penny and billy peebles endowment for faculty and staff | $5,000 |
| Nature Conservancy of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | General purposes | $5,000 |
| The Cottage School | Roswell, GA | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Vcu Foundation | Richmond, VA | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Virginia Public Access Project | Richmond, VA | General purposes | $5,000 |
| The League of Women Voters | Washington, DC | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Health Brigade | Richmond, VA | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Virginia Center for the Creative Arts | Amherst, VA | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Gwen Ifill Fund for Journalism Excellence | Arlington, VA | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Hollins University | Roanoke, VA | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | Scholarship fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $170,000 | 22 |
| 2024 | $158,500 | 25 |
| 2023 | $156,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640789349100704
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-1875279
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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