The Herbert E. Parker Charitable Trust aims to fulfill Herbert Parker's last wishes by supporting cancer research, care and education for children with intellectual disabilities, and sports programs for underprivileged youth. The Trust focuses primarily on organizations in Denver, Colorado, reflecting Parker's life and work in the area.
The grant program established by the Herbert E. Parker Charitable Trust seeks to advance three main areas of philanthropic focus: education, health, and human services. This encompasses a broad commitment to: supporting cancer research; providing care and educational opportunities for children with intellectual disabilities; and facilitating access to sports programs for underprivileged youth. While the Trust does not impose strict program limitations, it maintains a strong preference for supporting initiatives within these domains, especially those operating in Denver, Colorado, to honor the donor’s local legacy.
Priority might be afforded to proposals emphasizing the following areas: research into cancer; support and educational initiatives for children with cognitive impairments; and athletic activities catering to young people, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.