The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation
Accepts applications
The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation is a private foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $28.0 million in 55 grants; the typical grant was $250,000 and the largest $10.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$28.0 million
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$250,000
- Largest grant$10.0 million
- Assets$24.8 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was up from $26.6 million the year before.
32% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $27.8 million | 61 | $27.2 million |
| 2023 | $26.6 million | 58 | $22.8 million |
| 2024 | $28.0 million | 55 | $24.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Laura Mitchell 15475 N 84th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (480) 696-4820, info@tbrpf.org |
| What to submit | Grant requests may be submitted through the foundations website. See www.tbrpf.org/grants/eligibility |
| Deadlines | No deadline |
| Restrictions | Awards are generally focused on issues in the greater Phoenix Area |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $11.9 million |
| Arizona | 35 | $10.0 million |
| New York | 5 | $1.3 million |
| Maryland | 3 | $1.3 million |
| Florida | 1 | $750,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $400,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $250,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $150,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Semper Fi America's Fund | General Operating Support for Critically Wounded, Ill & Injured Veterans | $10.0 million |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation | Program Support for the Mind Exploratorium (A Research Hub) | $1.0 million |
| 100 Club of Arizona | Mental health and trauma support for Arizona first responders | $900,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine Mt Sinai | Train VA Providers to provide MDMA-Assisted Therapy to Veterans, Development of Group Therapy Protocols and Support Fellowships | $800,000 |
| Hope for Haiti | Increasing access to quality primary care and strengthening healthcare partnerships in southern Haiti | $750,000 |
| Girl Scouts AZ Cactus-Pine | Getting more girls outdoors through Girl Scouts | $750,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Arizona | Support for growth in wishes granted to Hispanic families | $750,000 |
| University of California Berkeley | The Bob and Renee Parsons Endowed Chair - focused on psychedelic research | $750,000 |
| Local First Arizona Foundation | Purchase of land adjacent to Heart & Soil People's Garden plus Improvements/ Sustainability to Garden and Entrepreneurial Accelerator Programs | $676,320 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation | Creation of a Parkinson's caregivers program within the Lonnie and Muhammad Ali Legacy Care | $500,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of the Valley | Bringing mental health programs to Valley Clubs through the Whole Child Approach Program | $500,000 |
| Team Rubicon | General Operating Support | $500,000 |
| University of Baltimore Foundation | The Bob Parsons Institute at UB | $499,125 |
| University of Baltimore Foundation | The Bob Parsons Scholarship Fund | $480,091 |
| 100 Club of Arizona | Mental health and trauma support for Arizona first responders | $450,000 |
| Grand Canyon University GCU | Scholarships for Parsons' Scholars | $412,500 |
| Hualalai O'Hana Foundation | 2024 General Operating Donation & 100 Holes of Golf Event Support | $400,000 |
| 100 Club of Arizona | Mental health and trauma support for Arizona first responders | $400,000 |
| Brighter Way Institute | General Operating Support - Meeting critical Oral Health Needs of Underserved Individuals in the Community | $350,000 |
| Homeless Youth Connection | General Operating Support to Eliminate Barriers to Graduation for Homeless Youth | $350,000 |
| 100 Club of Arizona | Mental health and trauma support for Arizona first responders | $300,000 |
| Armed Services YMCA Camp Pendleton | Underwriting Child Care Vouchers for Military Families | $300,000 |
| University of Baltimore Foundation | The Bob Parsons Scholarship Fund | $299,871 |
| St Joseph the Worker | St. Joseph the Worker Workforce Village Program | $250,000 |
| Free Arts for Abused Children of AZ | General Operating Support- Providing trauma-informed art programs to foster and homeless children. | $250,000 |
| National Center for Youth Law | Expansion of the Foster Education program in Arizona. | $250,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Arizona | General Operating Support; Granting wishes of children with critical illnesses. | $250,000 |
| Native American Connections | Program Support for Outreach, Drop-In, Emergency and Transitional Shelter, and Case Management of Homeless Youth | $250,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Donation to The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute | $250,000 |
| Barrow Neurological Foundation | Sponsorship for The Barrow Open in support of the Golf Neuroscience Research Laboratory for golfers suffering from back injuries | $250,000 |
| Elevate Phoenix | General Operating Support- Supporting High School Graduation Attainment for At-Risk Youth | $250,000 |
| A Sanctuary for Military Families | General Operating Support- Provide Healing Retreats for Military Families | $250,000 |
| Bronx Veterans Medical Research Fou | To support the training of Veterans Affairs therapists in MDMA-Assisted therapy | $200,000 |
| Make Way for Books | Support to expand the Make Way for Books program throughout Maricopa County Arizona | $152,500 |
| Junior Achievement of Arizona | Providing Low-Income Arizona Students with the K-12 Financial Literacy and Workforce Readiness and/or the Junior Achievement BizTown Programs. | $150,000 |
| Justice Project Inc | General operating support; program support to launch training efforts to address and prevent wrongful convictions and excessive sentencing | $150,000 |
| Arizona Friends of Foster Children | Supporting Keys to Success Program for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care | $125,000 |
| Grand Canyon University GCU | Scholarships for Parsons' Scholars | $125,000 |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundat | Trees of Hope Event Donation - Restricted to Homeless Youth Outreach Program | $100,000 |
| Rosie's House A Music Academy | Music program expansion for underserved students | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Parsons
- Renee Labelle Parsons
- Anne O'Moore
- Laura Mitchell
Questions people ask
Does The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadline.
How much does The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation give?
$28.0 million in tax year 2024, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $250,000.
Who runs The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert Parsons (President), Renee Labelle Parsons (Vice President), Anne O'Moore (Treasurer) and Laura Mitchell (Exec Director).
What does The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly veterans, health and education.