The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation Grant Program

The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation awards grants to organizations that are exempt under IRS Section 501(c)(3), not classified as a private foundation as defined in Section 509(a), and either located in the greater Richmond region or having a direct impact in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Donor Name: Mary Morton Parsons Foundation State: Virginia County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation enriches communities across the Commonwealth by providing capital support to cultural arts institutions, historic preservation sites, environment and conservation initiatives, community development efforts, education infrastructure, and the social services sector. Focus Areas Arts & Culture Civic & Community Needs Education Environment & Conservation Historic Preservation Social Services & Welfare Funding Information The grants awarded are in the range of $50,000 – $500,000, depending on the scope of the project. Eligibility Criteria  To receive a grant from The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation, organizations must meet the following criteria: Be exempt under IRS Section 501(c)(3). Not classified as a private foundation as defined in Section 509(a). Be an organization located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Be seeking support for a capital project in one of the focus areas. Not have received a grant payment from the foundation in the last five years. Not have submitted an unsuccessful application to the foundation within the last 12 months. Additionally, The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation does not consider grants to support: Individuals Public sector agencies. State and local government majority-supported entities are not eligible for Foundation support; however, exceptions may be made for a limited number of institutions. The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Science Museum of Virginia fall into this category. Endowment funds (including scholarship funds, debt reduction, or funding of deficits). Research General operating expenses associated with ongoing programs or activities or other general administrative expenses. Churches or religious programs without a secular or community service focus; except for historic preservation. Local chapters of national associations and societies, mass mailings, and umbrella organizations. For more information, visit Mary Morton Parsons Foundation.