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The Ralph M Parsons Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 95-6085895 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $18.2M
- Grants reported
- 403
- Median grant
- $30K
- Future commitments
- $3.4M
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 403 | $18.2M |
Where The Ralph M Parsons 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE COLBURN SCHOOL | LOS ANGELES, CA | OVER THREE YEARS FOR SUPPORT OF THE CAMPUS EXPANSION PROJECT | 2024 | $500K |
| THE PEOPLE CONCERN | LOS ANGELES, CA | OVER TWO YEARS FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF HOMELESS SERVICES | 2024 | $300K |
| SEED SCHOOL OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY | LOS ANGELES, CA | FOR CAPITAL SUPPORT TO CONSTRUCT THE SEED SCHOOL OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY | 2024 | $250K |
| PASADENA CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC | PASADENA, CA | OVER TWO YEARS TO CONSTRUCT A NEW MUSIC LEARNING CENTER AND OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATER | 2024 | $250K |
| PEOPLE ASSISTING THE HOMELESS | LOS ANGELES, CA | OVER TWO YEARS FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF HOUSING AND HOMELESS SERVICES IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY | 2024 | $200K |
| PROJECT ANGEL FOOD | LOS ANGELES, CA | OVER TWO YEARS FOR THE CAMPUS EXPANSION PROJECT | 2024 | $200K |
| PUBLIC MEDIA GROUP OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | BURBANK, CA | FOR CAPITAL SUPPORT OF STUDIO RENOVATIONS AND EQUIPMENT IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY | 2024 | $200K |
| LIBERTY HILL FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | OVER TWO YEARS TO SUPPORT CAPACITY BUILDING FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS | 2024 | $200K |
| PEOPLE ASSISTING THE HOMELESS | LOS ANGELES, CA | OVER TWO YEARS FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF HOUSING AND HOMELESS SERVICES IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY | 2024 | $200K |
| SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GRANTMAKERS | LOS ANGELES, CA | OVER TWO YEARS FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF STRATEGIC RESTRUCTURING AND EXECUTIVE TRANSITION | 2024 | $200K |
| PROJECT ANGEL FOOD | LOS ANGELES, CA | OVER TWO YEARS FOR THE CAMPUS EXPANSION PROJECT | 2024 | $200K |
| UNION RESCUE MISSION | LOS ANGELES, CA | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS | 2024 | $150K |
| A PLACE CALLED HOME | LOS ANGELES, CA | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS | 2024 | $150K |
| HEART OF LOS ANGELES YOUTH INC | LOS ANGELES, CA | OVER TWO YEARS FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF EXPANDING YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS | 2024 | $150K |
| MOUNT SAINT MARYS UNIVERSITY | LOS ANGELES, CA | OVER TWO YEARS FOR CAPITAL SUPPORT TO CONSTRUCT THE CHALON WELLNESS PAVILION | 2024 | $150K |
| PARA LOS NINOS | LOS ANGELES, CA | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF SCHOOLS AND FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS | 2024 | $150K |
| THE WENDE MUSEUM OF THE COLD WAR INC | CULVER CITY, CA | FOR CAPITAL SUPPORT OF THE CREATIVE COMMUNITY CENTER | 2024 | $150K |
| BLIND CHILDRENS CENTER INC | LOS ANGELES, CA | FOR RENOVATIONS TO THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | 2024 | $150K |
| SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT | LOS ANGELES, CA | OVER TWO YEARS FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF NONPROFIT CAPACITY BUILDING SERVICES IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY | 2024 | $150K |
| CHILDRENS INSTITUTE INC | LOS ANGELES, CA | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES | 2024 | $150K |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE LOS ANGELES HARBOR | SAN PEDRO, CA | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS | 2024 | $150K |
| THE CLINIC INC (DBA THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTERS) | LOS ANGELES, CA | TO RENOVATE AND EXPAND THE LENNOX HEALTH CENTER | 2024 | $150K |
| HEART OF LOS ANGELES YOUTH INC | LOS ANGELES, CA | OVER TWO YEARS FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF EXPANDING YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS | 2024 | $150K |
| THE ACTORS' FUND OF AMERICA (DBA ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNITY FUND) | LOS ANGELES, CA | OVER TWO YEARS FOR CAPITAL SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY SPACES IN THE HOLLYWOOD ARTS COLLECTIVE HOUSING COMPLEX | 2024 | $125K |
| LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC ASSOCIATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF MUSIC AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS | 2024 | $125K |
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
- JENNIFER PRICE-LETSCHER PRESIDENT C
- Address
- 601 S FIGUEROA STREET SUITE 5000 LOS ANGELES, CA, 90017
- Phone
- 2133627600
- Deadlines
- LETTERS OF INQUIRY ARE ACCEPTED AY ANY TIME DURING THE YEAR.
- Application materials
- ONLINE APPLICATIONS AT RMPF.ORG/ ALL GRANT APPLICATIONS BEGIN WITH AN ONLINE LETTER OF INQUIRY (LOI) AS A REQUIRED FIRST STEP IN SEEKING FUNDING. WE HAVE A CONTINUOUS APPROVAL PROCESS AND LOIS MAY BE SUBMITTED AT ANY TIME THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
- Restrictions
- THE PARSONS FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS TO PUBLIC CHARITIES SERVING LOS ANGELES COUNTY. FUNDING IS PRIORITIZED ACROSS FOUR PROGRAM AREAS: CIVIC & CULTURAL, EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND HUMAN SERVICES. THE FOUNDATION IS LIMITED GEOGRAPHICALLY TO WORK WITHIN LOS ANGELES COUNTY. ADDITIONALLY, A LIST OF PROGRAM AREAS THAT THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT FUND CAN BE FOUND AT RMPF.ORG/GRANTMAKING/FUNDING-PRIORITIES.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from The Ralph M Parsons Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing 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.