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Lisa Ross Parker Foundation

EIN 20-5499984 · Nashville, TN

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceGood72 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Lisa Ross Parker Foundation strives to charitably honor the legacy of Lisa Ross Parker by continuing to pursue her charitable passions, including (but not limited to) assisting and caring for patients with leukemia, lymphoma and other blood-related cancers, and their families. In addition, we honor Lisa's legacy by supporting animal welfare charities.

Income
$5,953
Spending
$11,830
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (diseases, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $2,000 spent. Scholarships were provided to graduating seniors of Adamsville High School whose families have been affected by cancer.
  2. $7,750 spent. Part of our mission is to support other non-profits whose animal welfare programs align with Lisa Ross Parker's legacy. A grant was provided to the Cat Shoppe Rescue, Inc. in the amount of $1,150 to cover veterarian costs of a large number of feral cats and kittens.A grant to Safe Haven Animal Rescue of $1,150 helps cover costs for rescued animals.A grant in the amount of $2,000 was given to Lovie's Legacy, an organization that pays vet expenses for homeless animals or animals owned by lower income people.A grant was made to Pauls Clinic in the amount of $1,150 to continue their mission of preventing all unwanted litters. A grant was made to New Leash on Life in the amount of $1,150 to assist with vet expenses for homeless pets.A grant was made to Pawster Nashville in the amount of $1,150 to help cover costs of fostering pets.
  3. $1,522 spent. Supplies and meals were provided to patients suffering from blood related cancers.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending March 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2006.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Parker Foundation Inc (Piscataway, NJ), EIN 36-4858938. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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