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Theodore Edson Parker Foundation

Boston, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 046036092  ·  Private foundation

Theodore Edson Parker Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.8M in grants paid and $33.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 160 individual grants from this funder — $5.6M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$33.3M
Total assets
160
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Theodore Edson Parker Foundation funds

Theodore Edson Parker Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, arts education, community improvement, criminal justice, economic development, and related causes.

Arts & CultureArts EducationCommunity ImprovementCriminal JusticeEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth Care

Populations it has supported include children, foster youth, homeless population, justice involved, low-income communities, veterans.

childrenfoster youthhomeless populationjustice involvedlow-income communitiesveteranswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Theodore Edson Parker Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Boys Girls Club of Greater Lowell
BELIEVE & BECOME
Lowell, MA$500K2020
Boys Girls Club of Greater Lowell
BELIEVE & BECOME PROGRAM
Lowell, MA$200K2022
Greater Lowell Community Foundation
F/B/O REFUGE LOWELL - CAPACITY BLDG
Lowell, MA$188K2022
Lowell Parks Conservation Trust
20-ACRE PAWTUCKET FARM WILDLIFE SANC
Lowell, MA$125K2024
Lowell Parks Conservation Trust
20-ACRE PAWTUCKET FARM WILDLIFE SANC
Lowell, MA$125K2023
Boys Girls Club of Greater Lowell
BELIEVE & BECOME PROGRAM
Lowell, MA$100K2023
Community Teamwork Inc
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SITE
Lowell, MA$100K2023
Arts Business Council of Greater
ACQUISITION OF WESTERN AVENUE STUDIO
Boston, MA$100K2022
Acre Family Childcare
CHILD CARE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Lowell, MA$100K2022
Project Learn
STRIVE INITIATIVE TO ADVANCE TEACHER
Lowell, MA$100K2020
Kids in Tech
CAPACITY BUILDING
Lowell, MA$100K2020
Lawyer's Committee for Civil Rights
PROTECTING ASIAN-AMERICANS & LATINX
Boston, MA$100K2020
Whistler House Museum of Art
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Lowell, MA$85K2024
Riverbend
OUTREACH PROGRAM
Lowell, MA$75K2024
Greater Lowell Community Foundation
NEWELL FLATHER LEGACY FUND
Lowell, MA$75K2024

Theodore Edson Parker Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.8M
2022$1.5M
2023$1.3M
2024$1.0M

How to apply for funding from Theodore Edson Parker Foundation

From Theodore Edson Parker Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“PROPOSAL DEADLINES ARE JANUARY 15, MAY 15, WHICH CORRESPOND TO TRUSTEE MEETINGS.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at parkerfoundationlowell.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Theodore Edson Parker Foundation

Does Theodore Edson Parker Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Theodore Edson Parker Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Theodore Edson Parker Foundation fund?
Theodore Edson Parker Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Boys Girls Club of Greater Lowell, Boys Girls Club of Greater Lowell, Greater Lowell Community Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Theodore Edson Parker Foundation give in grants?
Theodore Edson Parker Foundation reported $1.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.6M over 160 grants.
Where is Theodore Edson Parker Foundation located?
Theodore Edson Parker Foundation is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 046036092.
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About this profile. This page is built from Theodore Edson Parker Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Theodore Edson Parker Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.