The Parker Fund
The Parker Fund (Attleboro, MA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2016 in memory of Nathan Parker that provides financial aid, sober-living placement support, and scholarships (Nathan Parker Memorial Scholarship) to those affected by opiate addiction. The site lists events (Nathan Parker Classic), a Second Chance Partner Program, and contact information (P.O. Box, phone, [email protected]).
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small, local nonprofit (often in Massachusetts or nearby Rhode Island) focused on addiction recovery, sober-living placements, or scholarships for people affected by opioid addiction, and able to meet the MASH certification requirement.
Good Fit
- • Programs supporting sober-living homes or placement for people recovering from opioid addiction.
- • MASH certification or clear pathway to become certified.
- • Local presence in Massachusetts or nearby Rhode Island, especially Attleboro-area ties.
- • Requests aligned with modest general support or scholarship funding rather than large multi-year budgets.
- • Ability to document direct service outcomes or participation in local recovery networks.
Geography
Giving is regional: grants are concentrated in Massachusetts with additional awards in Rhode Island; the latest year shows two states receiving funds and about 64% of dollars remained in the foundation's home state.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded seven to nine distinct recipients each year (seven in 2024) and routinely adds new grantees (five new recipients in 2024), indicating a moderate spread of independent recipients despite pronounced dollar concentration among the top grants.
New Applicants
There is a public application page, rolling submission mechanics, and contact details, and the portfolio shows new recipients in recent years, but a formal eligibility requirement (MASH certification) and a current notice that the application is being updated limit certainty about immediate access for unfamiliar applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
