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
City: Richmond
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/15/2022
Size of the Grant: $50,000 – $500,000
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
Generally, the grants awarded are in the range of $50,000 – $500,000, depending on the scope of the project.
Grant Basics
Please be aware of the following before you begin your application:
- Typically their grants fund no more than 1/3 of a project’s cost.
- Grant awards are made on a challenge or matching basis.
- Grantees must meet all conditions stated in their award letter within 12 months of approval, and failing to do so may result in grant withdrawal.
- In the case of a construction grant, they will likely require the commencement of construction before they fund the grant.
- As a condition of funding, the Board of The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation expects that 100% of the grantee’s organizational board be contributing to the organization.
For more information, visit MMPF.