Private foundation · EIN 54-1530891 · Richmond, VA · Return for the year ending 2023-12-31
Where The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation's grants went
It reported $7.13M in grants paid across 76 lines. WHOFUNDS matched 80.4% of those dollars to 61 recipient organizations.
- Matched to an EIN $5.73M 61 lines
- No confident match $1.39M 14
- Individuals, not shown $5,000 1
What its filing says about applications
It did not check the 990-PF box for “only contributes to preselected organizations.”
- Form of application
- LETTER
- Deadlines
- NONE
- Restrictions
- NONE
Contact names and phone numbers are on the filing itself. WHOFUNDS doesn't republish them.
Grants paid 74 published lines
| Recipient | Paid | Purpose as filed | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Richmond, VA · EIN 54-1273467 | $750,000 | SUPPORT "THRIVE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN" | Same address 1.00 |
| Virginia Academy of Science Richmond, VA · EIN 54-6038285 | $510,000 | SUPPORT CAMPAIGN FRO THE GREEN, YEAR-ROUND PUBLIC PARK | Same address 0.70 |
| Project Homes Richmond, VA · no confident EIN match | $400,000 | SUPPORT THE BERMUDA ESTATES MOBILE HOME PARK PROJECT | Unmatched Help match |
| Richmond SPCA Richmond, VA · no confident EIN match | $335,000 | SUPPORT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SHELTER | Unmatched Help match |
| Blessed Sacrament Huguenot Powhatan, VA · EIN 54-1901367 | $300,000 | SUPPORT THE KNIGHT'S CHARGE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO BUILD A NEW STUDENT CENTER | Same address 0.93 |
| The Chrysler Museum Norfolk, VA · EIN 51-0243196 | $300,000 | SUPPORT CREATION OF THE CENTER FOR ADVANCED EDUCATION IN GLASS ARTS AND SCIENCES AT THE PERRY GLASS STUDIO | Same address 1.00 |
| Association for the Preservation of Va Antiquities Richmond, VA · EIN 54-0568800 | $300,000 | SUPPORT CAPITAL NEEDS FOR PROACTIVE MAINTENANCE AND VISITOR SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS | Same address 0.62 |
| Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA · EIN 54-0505977 | $300,000 | SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW LINDLEY CENTER FOR STUDENT WELLNESS | Same address 1.00 |
| Peter Paul Development Center Richmond, VA · EIN 54-1137164 | $260,000 | SUPPORT OF CAPITAL UPGRADES TO COLEMAN CENTER | Same address 1.00 |
| Northstar Academy Glen Allen, VA · EIN 54-1816370 | $250,000 | SUPPORT CAPITAL CAMPAIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW GYMNASIUM AND COMMUNITY CENTER | Same address 1.00 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Richmond Richmond, VA · EIN 52-1359486 | $250,000 | SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE AT VCU CHILDREN'S TOWER AND THE NEW GUESTROOM | Same address 1.00 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies Foundation Mount Vernon, VA · no confident EIN match | $200,000 | SUPPORT THE REHABILITATION OF THE EXHIBITION ON GEORGE WASHINGTON'S BIOGRAPHY | Unmatched Help match |
| Elijah House Academy Richmond, VA · EIN 54-1522331 | $160,000 | SUPPORT PROJECT CULTIVATE: GROWING HOPE FOR THE FUTURE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation Annapolis, MD · EIN 52-6065757 | $159,000 | SUPPORT REPAIRS AND ENHANCEMENTS AT PORT ISOBEL ISLAND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER | Exact name 1.00 |
| Elk Hill Farm Goochland, VA · EIN 23-7071154 | $150,000 | SUPPORT THE WELCOME HOME! CAMPAIGN TO UPGRADE AND PRESERVE CAMPUS BUILDINGS FOR THE FUTURE | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| Nauticus Foundation Norfolk, VA · EIN 54-1475802 | $150,000 | SUPPORT THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE ENTIRE MUSEUM AND VISITOR EXPERIENCE SPACE | Same address 1.00 |
| St John's Church Foundation Richmond, VA · EIN 23-7213124 | $150,000 | SUPPORT THE 250TH CAMPAIGN IN ADVANCE OF THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF PATRICK HENRY'S "GIVE ME LIBERTY OF GIVE ME DEATH!" SPEECH IN 2025 THROUG… | Same address 1.00 |
| Nextup Rva Richmond, VA · EIN 47-4933093 | $115,000 | UPDATE TO AN EVALUATION SYSTEM | Same city 1.00 |
| Homeward Richmond, VA · EIN 05-0606153 | $100,000 | SUPPORT BUILDING REFERRAL PATHWAYS TO ADDRESS GROWING CRISIS OF OLDER ADULT HOMELESSNESS | Same address 1.00 |
| Shenandoah University Winchester, VA · EIN 54-0525605 | $100,000 | SUPPORT THE AMORY RENOVATION FOR THE HIVE PROJECT | Same address 1.00 |
| Southampton County Historical Society Newsoms, VA · EIN 54-6059028 | $100,000 | SUPPORT THE NEW HISTORY MUSEUM BUILDING AND INSTALL EXHIBITS | Same address 1.00 |
| Sweet Briar Institute Sweet Briar, VA · EIN 54-0534105 | $100,000 | SUPPORT THE RENOVATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE PANNELL GALLERY | Same address 0.78 |
| Virginia Legal Aid Society Lynchburg, VA · EIN 51-0226448 | $100,000 | SUPPORT CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO LOCATE, ACQUIRE AND RENOVATE A NEW BUILDING TO HOUSE THE SUFFOLK OFFICE | Same address 1.00 |
| Tech for Troop Richmond, VA · EIN 47-1465185 | $53,500 | SUPPORT PURCHASE OF A BOX TRUCK | Same address 1.00 |
| Blue Sky Fund Richmond, VA · EIN 14-1985225 | $50,000 | SUPPORT EXPANSION INTO A NEW COMMUNITY-CENTRIC OFFICE SPACE | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park Deltaville, VA · EIN 27-3246629 | $50,000 | SUPPORT THE BUILDING OF AN EXHIBITION CENTER TO HOUSE LARGE MARITIME EXHIBITS AND SERVE AS AN EVENTS VENUE | Same ZIP 1.00 |
| The Elizabeth River Project Norfolk, VA · EIN 54-1663058 | $50,000 | SUPPORT THE NEW WAVE CAMPAIGN TO CONSTRUCT A NEW RESILIENCE LAB, EXPAND THE RIVER ACADEMY AND EXPAND EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Same address 1.00 |
| Foundation for Historic Christ Church Irvington, VA · EIN 54-6043163 | $50,000 | SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF A SUBSURFACE DRAINAGE SYSTEM | Exact name 1.00 |
| Heart Havens N Chesterfld, VA · EIN 54-1823934 | $50,000 | SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING HOME | Same address 1.00 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes School Richmond, VA · EIN 54-0852121 | $50,000 | SUPPORT THE BUILDING OF A NEW WING | Same address 0.91 |
| Rappahannock Tribe Indian Neck, VA · EIN 54-1118538 | $50,000 | SUPPORT THE REHABILITATION OF THE CHIEF'S HOUSE TRIBAL MUSEUM AND INDIGENOUS HEALING CENTER | Same address 1.00 |
| Virginia Center for the Creative Arts Amherst, VA · EIN 23-7136000 | $50,000 | TO IMPROVE THE ACCESSIBILITY OF THE FACILITY THROUGH SEVERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS | Same address 0.84 |
| Virginia Zoological Society Norfolk, VA · EIN 51-0253147 | $50,000 | SUPPORT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE GREENING WORLD PROJECT | Same address 1.00 |
| Voices for Virginia's Children Richmond, VA · EIN 54-1726265 | $50,000 | SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES FOR A DIGITAL WORLD | Same address 1.00 |
| Eastern Shore Coalition Against Dv Onancock, VA · no confident EIN match | $50,000 | SUPPORT THE HOPE HARBOR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Unmatched Help match |
| Girls for a Change North Chesterfield, VA · no confident EIN match | $50,000 | "THE ONE MILLION REASONS TO BUILD" CAMPAIGN TO PURCHASE, EXPAND AND REMODEL THE PROPERTY | Unmatched Help match |
| Jewish Community Federation of Richmond Richmond, VA · no confident EIN match | $50,000 | MEMORIAL GIFT IN HONOR OF [name withheld] | Unmatched Help match |
| Colonial Heights Food Pantry Colonial Hgts, VA · EIN 20-8932952 | $45,000 | SUPPORT CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO EXPAND FACILITY | Same address 1.00 |
| Re-Establish Richmond Richmond, VA · EIN 35-2383456 | $45,000 | SUPPORT THE PURCHASE OF A VAN | Same address 1.00 |
| Henrico Community Food Bank Glen Allen, VA · EIN 87-2079763 | $40,000 | SUPPORT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS -INCREASING REFRIGERATION CAPACITY, DROP-BOX AND A VEHICLE | Exact name 1.00 |
| IT4CAUSES Midlothian, VA · EIN 47-1992190 | $40,000 | TO UPDATE CORE TECHNOLOGY | Exact name 1.00 |
| Ramp Access Made Possible by Students Richmond, VA · EIN 55-0900123 | $40,000 | SUPPORT PURCHASE OF MATERIALS TO BUILD WHEELCHAIR RAMPS AND SHED FOR STORAGE | Same address 0.83 |
| Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy Richmond, VA · EIN 54-1362857 | $35,000 | SUPPORT UPGRADES TO OFFICE BUILDING | Same city 1.00 |
| Networkpeninsula Newport News, VA · EIN 26-1250149 | $34,554 | SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY NEEDS | Same address 1.00 |
| Fellowship of Christians in Universities and Schools New Canaan, CT · EIN 06-0870830 | $30,000 | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | Same address 1.00 |
| Swift Creek Mill Theatre Colonial Hgts, VA · EIN 54-2011119 | $30,000 | SUPPORT OF LIGHTING AND INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADE PROJECT | Same address 1.00 |
| Alamo Addiction Recovery Center Petersburg, VA · no confident EIN match | $25,000 | SUPPORT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE FACILITY | Unmatched Help match |
| Valentine Richmond History Center Richmond, VA · no confident EIN match | $25,000 | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | Unmatched Help match |
| Anna Julia Cooper School Richmond, VA · EIN 27-0407231 | $20,000 | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | Same address 0.91 |
| Virginia Home for Boys and Girls Henrico, VA · EIN 54-0506330 | $20,000 | SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | Same address 0.83 |
1 more line ($210K) isn't listed because the payee name as filed could identify a private person.
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11 recipients in common
Where this comes from
Grant lines are from Part XV of this foundation's Form 990-PF (XML). The filing names each payee but gives no tax ID, so WHOFUNDS matched payees to the IRS Business Master File. Lines it couldn't match confidently are listed as filed. Method and limits.