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The Parker Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 51-0141231 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $4.4M
- Grants reported
- 140
- Median grant
- $25K
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 65 | $2.6M |
| 2023 | 75 | $1.8M |
Where The Parker Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATALYST OF SAN DIEGO AND IMPERIAL COUNTIES | SAN DIEGO, CA | TO SUPPORT THE SAN DIEGO RESILIENT RESPONSE POOLED FUND ($100K), THE SUSTAINED SUPPORT POOLED FUND ($100K), PREPAYMENT OF THE 2026 FUNDERS TOGETHER TO END HOMELESSNESS POOLED FUND ($50K), ARTS & INTERSECTIONS FOR THEGRANTMAKERS IN THE ARTS2027 CONF. IN SD ($50K). | 2024 | $300K |
| FOREVER BALBOA PARK | SAN DIEGO, CA | TO SUPPORT THE BOTANICAL BUILDING. | 2024 | $200K |
| CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT | DAVIS, CA | TO SUPPORT THE SUNCOAST MARKET CO-OP STARTUP PROJECT. | 2024 | $125K |
| CATALYST OF SAN DIEGO & IMPERIAL COUNTIES | SAN DIEGO, CA | TO SUPPORT CAPACITY BUILDING FOR YIGBY 2.0. | 2024 | $100K |
| NTC FOUNDATION | SAN DIEGO, CA | TO SUPPORT THE JUDY MCDONALD GARDEN. | 2024 | $100K |
| CATALYST OF SAN DIEGO & IMPERIAL COUNTIES | SAN DIEGO, CA | TO SUPPORT CAPACITY BUILDING $30,000, 2025 MEMBERSHIP DUES $7,500, 2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE $5,000, FUNDERS TOGETHER TO END HOMELESSNESS SAN DIEGO POOLED FUND $40,000, ARTS & INTERSECTIONS COLLABORATIVE $15,000. | 2024 | $97.5K |
| SAN DIEGO TIJUANA WORLD DESIGN CAPITAL 2024 | SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 | $90K |
| HOME START INC | SAN DIEGO, CA | TO SUPPORT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES. | 2024 | $75K |
| MISSION EDGE | SAN DIEGO, CA | TO SUPPORT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY ON ARTISTS LIVING AND WORKING IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY. | 2024 | $75K |
| OCEAN DISCOVERY INSTITUTE | SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 | $50K |
| PARTNERS FOR JUSTICE | NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM COSTS. | 2024 | $50K |
| MIRACLE LEAGUE OF SAN DIEGO | SAN DIEGO, CA | TO SUPPORT THE 2025 ENGEL FAMILY FIELD CAPITAL CAMPAIGN. | 2024 | $50K |
| SERVING SENIORS | SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 | $50K |
| VIETNAM VETERANS OF SAN DIEGO | SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 | $50K |
| BUILDING 178 PERFORMING ARTS CENTER | SAN DIEGO, CA | TO SUPPORT THE FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF STAGE FLOORS FOR THE JOAN & IRWIN JACOBS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. | 2024 | $50K |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY | SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 | $50K |
| ACLU FOUNDATION OF SAN DIEGO & IMPERIAL COUNTIES | SAN DIEGO, CA | TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD SOLIDARITY COMMITTEE. | 2024 | $50K |
| CATALYST OF SAN DIEGO AND IMPERIAL COUNTIES | SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 | $50K |
| NORTH COUNTY HEALTH PROJECT INC | SAN MARCOS, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 | $50K |
| CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS ESCONDIDO | ESCONDIDO, CA | TO SUPPORT A TECHNICAL ARTS YOUTH WORKFORCE PROGRAM. | 2024 | $50K |
| ANGELS FOSTER FAMILY NETWORK | SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 | $45K |
| WALDEN ENVIRONMENT | SAN DIEGO, CA | TO SUPPORT THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PLACEMENT PROGRAM. | 2024 | $45K |
| ALZHEIMER'S SAN DIEGO | SAN DIEGO, CA | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. | 2024 | $40K |
| THINK DIGNITY | SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2023 | $40K |
| SAN DIEGO COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION | SAN DIEGO, CA | TO SUPPORT A FULL-TIME CARE MANAGER. | 2024 | $40K |
How to apply
This foundation publishes application instructions on its latest 990-PF and does not report restricting giving to preselected organizations. See more foundations that accept applications.
- Contact
- LEXY HARSHMAN CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE
- Address
- 2604-B EL CAMINO REAL SUITE 244 CARLSBAD, CA, 92008
- Phone
- 7607200630
- Deadlines
- NONE
- Application materials
- VERIFICATION OF EXEMPT STATUS; SPECIFIC PURPOSE AND RELEVANT PROJECT DETAIL; BUDGET OF ORGANIZATION AND PROJECT; METHOD OF MEASURING RESULTS OF PROJECT; REPORTS ON OUTCOMES AND RESULTS WILL BE REQUIRED SIX MONTHS AFTER GRANT RECEIPT. SEE WWW.THEPARKERFOUNDATION.ORG FOR MORE DETAILS.
- Restrictions
- FUNDS ARE LIMITED TO PROJECTS BENEFITTING SAN DIEGO COUNTY.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from The Parker Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (2 filings on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.