Thomas and Michele Parsons Family Foundation

EIN 82-3685308 · DE · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$2.3K Funds in WA, MA, ME +3
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Thomas and Michele Parsons Family Foundation based in DE paid 18 grants totaling $78.3K to 15 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $15K, with a median of $2.3K. Its largest recipients included FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST, CAMPS NEWFOUND OWATONNA CORPORATION, and CHESTNUT HILL BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$702,564
Giving (latest yr)
$78,250
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
18
Median grant
$2.3K
Recipients
15
States reached
6
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • First Church of Christ Scientist$35,000
  • Camps Newfound Owatonna Corporation$10,000
  • Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association$10,000
  • Christian Science Reading Room Metropolitan Seattl$10,000
  • Boys and Girls Clubs of King County$2,500

Where grants went

  • Washington$53,000 · 10 grants
  • Massachusetts$11,000 · 2 grants
  • Maine$10,500 · 2 grants
  • Missouri$3,000 · 2 grants
  • California$500 · 1 grant
  • Michigan$250 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (18)

First Church of Christ Scientist
Redmond, WA
Reading Room Fund and General & Unrestricted
$15,000
Christian Science Reading Room Metropolitan Seattl
Seattle, WA
General & Unrestricted
$10,000
First Church of Christ Scientist
Redmond, WA
General & Unrestricted
$10,000
Camps Newfound Owatonna Corporation
Harrison, ME
General & Unrestricted
$10,000
Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association
Chestnut Hill, MA
Capital Campaign Fund
$10,000
First Church of Christ Scientist
Redmond, WA
Christian Science Reading Room Metropolitan Seattle Fund
$5,000
First Church of Christ Scientist
Redmond, WA
Reading Room Renovation Fund
$5,000
Boys and Girls Clubs of King County
Tukwila, WA
General & Unrestricted
$2,500
New Horizons Ministries
Seattle, WA
General & Unrestricted
$2,500
Biblos Foundation
Ballwin, MO
General & Unrestricted
$2,000
Peace Haven
Saint Louis, MO
General & Unrestricted
$1,000
Sunrise Haven
Kent, WA
General & Unrestricted
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Thomas and Michele Parsons Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Thomas and Michele Parsons Family Foundation is classified as a Religion funder. Religious congregations, faith-based organizations, and religious programs. Its recent grants reached organizations across 6 states.

In its most recent filing, Thomas and Michele Parsons Family Foundation reported 18 itemized grants totaling $78.3K. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $15K (median $2.3K).

Recent recipients include FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST, CAMPS NEWFOUND OWATONNA CORPORATION, CHESTNUT HILL BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION, among 15 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Thomas and Michele Parsons Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Delaware, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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