THEODORE EDSON PARKER FOUNDATION

In recognition of the needs of smaller organizations, the Theodore Edson Parker Foundation offers mini-grants for requests up to $7,500.

Must serve the residents of the City of Lowell | Must be tax-exempt or have a fiscal sponsor (IRS letter or MOU) | Organizations that have not received a grant from the Parker Foundation within two years | If funding was denied, organizations must wait one year before applying for funding

Theodore Edson Parker Foundation Mini Grants

The Parker Foundation’s primary goal is to make effective grants that benefit the residents of the City of Lowell. Grants are made for social services, cultural programs, community development, education, community health needs, and urban environmental projects.

Must serve the residents of the City of Lowell | Must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) or have a fiscal sponsor | Must be classified as "not a private foundation" under Section 509(a) | No awards are made to individuals | Organizations that have not received a grant from the Parker Foundation within two years | If funding was denied, organizations must wait one year before applying for funding

THEODORE EDSON PARKER FOUNDATION

Past grantees

2024

Lowell Parks Conservation Trust

$125,000

Whistler House Museum Of Art

$85,000

Greater Lowell Community Foundation

$75,000

Riverbend

$75,000

Bridge Club Of Greater Lowell

$60,000

Girls Incorporated Of Greater Lowel

$50,000

Fortaleza Inc

$50,000

Merrimack Valley Food Bank

$50,000

Eliot Presbyterian Church

$45,000

Grant programs

Theodore Edson Parker Foundation Mini Grants

Up to $7.5K

Theodore Edson Parker Foundation Regular Grants

~$20K

Foundation Details

LOWELL, MA

~$20K

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