The Dick and Brena Parsons Foundation
Invitation OnlySouth Bristol, Maine · EIN 47-2638447 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$257K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$229K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcoast Humane Society | Brunswick, ME | +Support of operations | $250,000 |
| Maine Health-Lincoln County Hospital | Damariscotta, ME | Support of operations | $2,000 |
| Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation | Newry, ME | Support of operations | $1,000 |
| Rutherford Library | So Bristol, ME | Support of operations | $1,000 |
| The Thompson Ice House Museum | So Bristol, ME | Support of operations | $1,000 |
| Twin Villages Foodbank Farm | Nobleboro, ME | Support of operations | $1,000 |
| Central Lincoln County Ambulance Service | Damariscotta, ME | Support of operations | $500 |
| Pope Memorial Humane Society | Thomaston, ME | Support of operations | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $257,000 | 8 |
| 2024 | $27,650 | 17 |
| 2023 | $19,500 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621469349100527
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2638447
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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