The Parks Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBaton Rouge, Louisiana · EIN 72-1497053 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$513K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$1,521
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
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
25% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks Society Scholarship Endowment Fund | Baton Rouge, LA | To support foundation | $300,000 |
| Episcopal School of Baton Rouge | Baton Rouge, LA | To support school | $73,475 |
| Tiger Athletic Foundation | Baton Rouge, LA | To support foundation | $69,000 |
| Mary Bird Perkins | Baton Rouge, LA | To support foundation | $15,000 |
| Knock Knock Museum | Baton Rouge, LA | To support foundation | $10,000 |
| Md Anderson | Houston, TX | To support foundation | $10,000 |
| Mer Rouge United Methodist Church | Mer Rouge, LA | To support foundation | $10,000 |
| St Judes Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | To support foundation | $10,000 |
| Broadmoor Methodist | Baton Rouge, LA | To support foundation | $5,000 |
| Career Compass | Baton Rouge, LA | To support foundation | $5,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis | Memphis, TN | To support foundation | $5,000 |
| Garage 10 | Baton Rouge, LA | To support foundation | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $513,475 | 12 |
| 2024 | $129,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $145,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622529349100112
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-1497053
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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