The Theodore Edson Parker Foundation, established in 1944, is dedicated to addressing a wide range of community needs in Lowell, Massachusetts. Initially focusing on children, disadvantaged young women, the elderly, refugees, and immigrants, the foundation has since broadened its reach to include many other needs of Lowell's residents.
APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ONLINE AT HTTP://PARKERFOUNDATIONLOWELL.ORG. ALL PROPOSALS SHOULD INCLUDE A SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE PURPOSES, PROGRAMS, AND HISTORY OF THE ORGANIZATION, A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT FOR WHICH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS REQUESTED, THE AMOUNT DESIRED, AND PLANS FOR CONTINUATION OF THE PROJECT AFTER THE FOUNDATION'S FUNDING HAS ENDED. INCLUDE A LIST OF BOARD MEMBERS, WITH AN INDICATION OF THEIR ORGANIZATIONAL AFFILIATIONS, SPECIAL SKILLS, AND LINKS TO THE COMMUNITY,A COMPLETED DIVERSITY FORM DETAILING THE ETHNIC COMPOSITIONS OF THE BOARD, STAFF, AND CONSTITUENTS,A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATIONS MOST RECENT AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS,A COPY OF THE MOST RECENT IRS FORM 990, WITH ALL ATTACHMENTS AND SCHEDULES,A CURRENT ORGANIZATIONAL BUDGET, INCLUDING PROJECTED INCOME AND EXPENDITURES,BIO STATEMENTS OR RESUMES OF KEY PROJECT STAFF AND A PROJECT BUDGET.
Deadline
THE TRUSTEES USUALLY MEET TWO TIMES A YEAR FOR GRANT MAKING PURPOSES: IN APRIL/MAY AND NOVEMBER/DECE
Restrictions
TRUSTEES DO NOT USUALLY AWARD FUNDS FOR THE OPERATING EXPENSES OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS, FOR ENDOWMENT, OR TO FUND DEFICITS. GRANTS ARE RESTRICTED TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE TAX-EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND ARE CLASSIFIED AS -NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION" UNDER SECTION 509(A). NO AWARDS ARE MADE TO INDIVIDUALS.