The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation
The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation is a Richmond, VA private foundation (EIN 54-1530891) that funds capital projects and community organizations across Virginia. The website publishes grant guidelines, an application portal, grant awards, a team page, and financial/990 PDFs.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Virginia-based nonprofit (especially Central Virginia/Richmond) seeking capital or major facility support—arts, historic preservation, community infrastructure, health, education, or housing organizations with capacity to manage large grants.
Good Fit
- • Project is a capital campaign, building renovation, or major facility expansion.
- • Organization is based in Virginia (preferably Central Virginia/Richmond).
- • Demonstrated organizational and financial capacity to absorb six-figure grants.
- • Clear community impact or regional reach within Virginia.
- • Ability to follow the foundation's online contact form and invitation/application process.
Geography
Giving is strongly concentrated in Virginia: the latest year shows about 97% of dollars and 94% of grants went to VA recipients, with only minimal out-of-state awards despite five states appearing in the ledger.
Recipient Variety
The latest year funded 71 distinct recipients across arts, historic preservation, health, education, housing, and community organizations, and the top five recipients together account for only about 35% of dollars, indicating broad institutional variety.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness includes a public application portal and posted guidelines, plus 42 new grantees in the latest year (about 59% new), so unfamiliar applicants plausibly can enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
