Herbert E. Parker Charitable Trust
Overview
Mission
To carry out the donor’s stated preferences to support cancer research, the care and education of children with intellectual disabilities, and sporting programs for youth, particularly underprivileged children.
Annual application deadlines
April 30
Program areas
Education
Health
Human services
Program limitations
There are no program limitations; however, in accordance with the donor’s stated preferences, the foundation has a practice of primarily supporting cancer research, the care and education of children with intellectual disabilities, and sporting programs for youth, particularly underprivileged children.
States served
Colorado
Geographic limitations
The trust has a practice of primarily supporting organizations that operate in Denver, Colorado due to the donor’s ties to this area.
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Grant Guidelines
Requirements
- To be eligible, applicants must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Grantmaking priorities
Preference may be given to requests for the following:
- cancer research
- care and education of children with intellectual disabilities
- sporting programs for youth, particularly underprivileged children
Average giving
Average grant size: $5,000 to $10,000
Average number of grants per year: 5
Average total giving per year: $30,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications must be submitted by April 30 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in May.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated by July for applications received by the deadline.
Required agreements and reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.
Foundation Information
About the Foundation
Herbert Parker was a lifelong resident of Denver, Colorado who worked as a tile contractor in the construction industry. The Herbert E. Parker Charitable Trust was established in 1982, pursuant to the terms of his Last Will and Testament, to fulfill his desire to further cancer research and to improve the lives of underprivileged children and children with special needs.
Mission
To carry out the donor’s stated preferences to support cancer research, the care and education of children with intellectual disabilities, and sporting programs for youth, particularly underprivileged children.
Annual application deadlines
April 30
Program areas
Education
Health
Human services
Program limitations
There are no program limitations; however, in accordance with the donor’s stated preferences, the foundation has a practice of primarily supporting cancer research, the care and education of children with intellectual disabilities, and sporting programs for youth, particularly underprivileged children.
States served
Colorado
Geographic limitations
The trust has a practice of primarily supporting organizations that operate in Denver, Colorado due to the donor’s ties to this area.
Trustees
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Requirements
- To be eligible, applicants must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Grantmaking priorities
Preference may be given to requests for the following:
- cancer research
- care and education of children with intellectual disabilities
- sporting programs for youth, particularly underprivileged children
Average giving
Average grant size: $5,000 to $10,000
Average number of grants per year: 5
Average total giving per year: $30,000
Annual application period and deadlines
Applications must be submitted by April 30 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in May.
Communications
Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated by July for applications received by the deadline.
Required agreements and reports
Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.
About the Foundation
Herbert Parker was a lifelong resident of Denver, Colorado who worked as a tile contractor in the construction industry. The Herbert E. Parker Charitable Trust was established in 1982, pursuant to the terms of his Last Will and Testament, to fulfill his desire to further cancer research and to improve the lives of underprivileged children and children with special needs.
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