Parks Family Foundation Incorporated
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of causes, primarily focusing on health, education, and humanitarian aid. Its mission includes advancing research in healthcare, providing resources for children's hospitals, and supporting educational institutions. The foundation also engages in community service by funding initiatives that assist vulnerable populations, such as veterans and families in need of housing. Additionally, it shows an interest in environmental conservation through grants aimed at enhancing biking and hiking trails. Overall, the foundation's diverse funding priorities reflect a commitment to improving health outcomes, educational opportunities, and community welfare.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize nonprofit or established institution with a clear program in health, children’s healthcare, education, veteran services, human services, or local conservation that can be introduced via a board-level or peer referral.
Good Fit
- • Work in health, children's hospitals, chronic illness research, education, veterans, or trail/conservation projects.
- • Track record or reputation that would prompt an invitation from a donor or intermediary.
- • Presence or program footprint in states the funder has supported (notably Texas and other out-of-state recipients).
- • Comfort with modest, one-time grants in the $2.5k–$5k range.
Geography
Giving in the latest year spanned five states (including TX, CA, MA, TN, and NY) and the portfolio has been distributed across multiple U.S. regions rather than confined to the foundation's home state.
Recipient Variety
The latest year funded seven distinct independent recipients across diverse purposes (health, education, veterans, human services, conservation) and only two organizations repeat across the three years, indicating a broad recipient mix for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of recipient turnover exists (many new grantees), but the foundation explicitly states it funds only preselected organizations, and there is no public submission route or visible contact details; this makes it unlikely an unfamiliar applicant can enter via a public application.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
