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PARKER CARSON FOUNDATION

Richmond, VA Tax ID: 54-1875279

The Parker Carson Foundation is a Richmond-based philanthropic organization with $2.96 million in assets, focusing on education, environment, and human services, supporting projects across multiple U.S. cities and states.

About PARKER CARSON FOUNDATION

Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing

The Parker Carson Foundation, based in Richmond, Virginia, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling approximately $2.96 million. The foundation focuses on funding initiatives in the areas of education, environment, and human services. In the past year, it reported expenses of $181,045 and revenue of $226,348. The foundation supports projects across various cities including Annapolis, Arlington, Boston, Charlottesville, and others, spanning states such as California, New York, and Virginia. The foundation is led by a board of directors including Lucile Swift Miller, who serves as President and Secretary, John Clifford Miller IV, and Laura Swift Miller Meyers. None of the directors receive compensation for their roles.

Focus Areas

EducationEnvironmentHuman services

Geographic Focus

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Key Statistics
Total Assets $3.0M
Total Awarded This Year $156K
Average Grant Size $34
Total Grants (Previous Year) 6,009
Open to New Applicants
% New Applicants Funded
Contact Information
Richmond, VA
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total Assets
$3.0M

+2.6% from previous year

Annual Grants
$156K

20 grants awarded in 2024

Expense Ratio
80.0%

Of total revenue spent on programs

Annual Grant Distribution
Revenue vs Expenses
Assets Over Time

Grants

Grant Awards
PurposeLocation
$30,000SABOT SCHOOL AT STONY POINTGENERAL PURPOSESRichmond, VA, US2024
$27,000SABOT AT STONY POINTGENERAL PURPOSESRichmond, VA, US2022
$26,000SABOT AT STONY POINTGENERAL PURPOSESRichmond, VA, US2023
$25,000WETAGENERAL PURPOSESArlington, VA, US2024
$20,000MONTESSORI DE TERRA LINDAGENERAL PURPOSESSan rafael, CA, US2024
$10,000ALLEGHENY BLUE RIDGE ALLIANCEGENERAL PURPOSESMonterey, VA, US2022
$10,000SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTERGENERAL PURPOSESCharlottesville, VA, US2022
$10,000ALLEGHENY BLUE RIDGE ALLIANCEGENERAL PURPOSESMonterey, VA, US2023
$10,000SOUTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTERGENERAL PURPOSESCharlottesville, VA, US2023
$10,000VIRGINA PUBLIC MEDIAGENERAL PURPOSESRichmond, VA, US2023

People

Leadership & Staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

LS

LUCILE SWIFT MILLER

DIRECTOR, PRES., SECY

$0 2024
JC

JOHN CLIFFORD MILLER IV

DIRECTOR

$0 2024
LS

LAURA SWIFT MILLER MEYERS

DIRECTOR

$0 2024
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Last updated on August 25, 2025

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