The Parker Foundation

Parker Foundation Board Names Three Lowell Residents as Advisors

Lowell MA: May 30, 2019   Theodore Edson Parker Foundation announces the appointment of three new Lowell advisors, residents Maria Cunha, Ben Opara, and Vladimir Saldana, who will serve for a two-year term in an advisory capacity to the foundation’s board until 2021. Parker President Newell Flather made the announcement of the appointment following the Spring […]

Grantee Spotlight: Lowell Community Health Center

The Theodore Edson Parker Foundation spotlights grantees who have taken intentional and concrete steps in becoming more equitable and inclusive. With the understanding that no organization has “made it,” our goal is to inspire others with practical examples of progress. Equity & Inclusion Is a Journey Lowell Community Health Center (CHC) is a community-based health […]

Parker Foundation Approves New Lead Program Officer

The Theodore Edson Parker Foundation is pleased to announce Chaletta Huertas as its new Lead Program Officer.  For several years Ms. Huertas has provided staff support to the Foundation alongside the former Lead Program Officer and GMA Foundations Director Philip Hall.  GMA Foundations helps donors define and reach their philanthropic goals with expert advice and […]

Theodore Edson Parker Foundation Announces 2017 Grants

Theodore Edson Parker Foundation Announces 2017 Grants The Theodore Edson Parker Foundation paid a total of $1,115,500 in grants in 2017 to nonprofit organizations working in Lowell, Massachusetts. In addition to these grants, the Foundation ended the year with $282,000 in pledged grants for likely payment in 2018.   The Parker Foundation operates with an […]

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The Foundation is Moving!

The Theodore Edson Parker Foundation is moving! Effective May 1, 2017 our mailing address will be: The Theodore Edson Parker Foundation 2 Liberty Square, Suite 500 Boston, MA 02109 Please note, our email addresses and phone numbers remain the same.

Theodore Edson Parker Foundation Announces 2016 Grants

The Theodore Edson Parker Foundation paid a total of $1,015,785 in grants in 2016 to nonprofit organizations working in Lowell, Massachusetts. In addition to these grants, the Foundation concluded the year with $740,000 in pledged grants for anticipated payment over the years 2017–2018. The Parker Foundation operates with an open application process and favors one-time […]

Theodore Edson Parker Foundation Elects New Leadership

The Theodore Edson Parker Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Luis M. Pedroso as a new trustee for the foundation.  Mr. Pedroso has served as a senior advisor to the Foundation since 2007. An immigrant from the island of Sao Jorge, Azores, Pedroso arrived in the US in 1969 and graduated from Lowell […]

Theodore Edson Parker Foundation Announces 2014 Grants

The Theodore Edson Parker Foundation paid a total of $1,154,594 in grants in 2014 to nonprofit organizations working in Lowell, Massachusetts. In addition to these grants, the Foundation concluded the year with $855,000 in pledged grants for anticipated payment over the years 2015–2017. The Parker Foundation operates with an open application process and favors one-time […]

Parker Foundation Announces over $970K in 2013 Grants

The Theodore Edson Parker Foundation paid a total of $978,449 in grants in 2013 to nonprofit organizations working in Lowell, MA. In addition to these grants, the Foundation concluded the year with $841,000 in pledged grants for anticipated payment over the years 2014-2017. The Foundation operates with an open application process and favors one-time projects, […]

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