The Lavina Parker Trust, established in 1992, is managed by Bank of America’s Philanthropic Solutions division. It is designed to provide philanthropic support specifically for mentally disabled children residing in Kay County, Oklahoma. This trust operates under the broader umbrella of Bank of America Private Bank, which manages various trust and philanthropic services.
The primary purpose of the Lavina Parker Trust is to aid, maintain, educate, help, assist, and provide both medical and psychiatric care to children under 19 years of age with mental disabilities in Kay County. Only charitable organizations serving this demographic and geographic location are eligible to apply. The trust emphasizes support in the areas of human services, mental health, and crisis intervention.
Each year, the Lavina Parker Trust makes approximately three to four awards. The typical grant range is between $2,500 and $15,000. These funds are intended for direct services related to the care and development of mentally disabled children. The foundation is explicit in its geographic restriction to Kay County, Oklahoma, and does not fund organizations serving other regions.
The deadline for submitting applications is June 15 annually. Applications must be submitted according to guidelines managed through the Texas office of Bank of America. Detailed application procedures and forms are available in both PDF and Microsoft Word formats via the Bank of America Philanthropic Solutions website. There is also online help available to assist applicants in navigating the application process.
For further inquiries or to discuss the application, applicants are encouraged to contact the foundation via email at tx.philanthropic@bofa.com. It is advised to include the foundation’s name in the email subject line for clarity and efficient handling of queries.
