Lorne and Ilona Parker Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lorne and Ilona Parker Foundation is a private foundation in Petaluma, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $112,250 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $33,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$112,250
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$33,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was up from $95,200 the year before.
21% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $95,200 | 33 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $112,250 | 33 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
Lorne and Ilona Parker Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Lorne and Ilona Parker Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 24 | $91,250 |
| New York | 5 | $13,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Casa de Love Animal Rescue | Animal care | $33,000 |
| PD Connect | Public health | $8,500 |
| San Geronimo Valley Comm Center | Youth services | $5,500 |
| Osher Marin Jewish Community Center | Community support | $5,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | Human rights | $5,000 |
| Fistula Foundation | Health care | $4,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | Human rights | $4,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Health | $4,000 |
| Marin Ventures | Disabled individuals | $3,000 |
| In Spirit | Assist quadriplegics | $3,000 |
| Partners in Health | Health care | $3,000 |
| Seva Foundation | Health care | $3,000 |
| UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals F | Health | $3,000 |
| SF Marin Food Bank | Provide food to poor | $2,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Human rights | $2,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | Healthcare | $2,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | Community support | $2,000 |
| Marin Dance Theatre | Education | $2,000 |
| Usf School of Law | Education | $2,000 |
| Two Valleys Comm Land Trust | Community support | $2,000 |
| Compassions Without Borders | Animal care | $2,000 |
| Krewe du Kanaval | Community Support | $1,500 |
| The Park School of Buffalo | Education | $1,500 |
| National Resources Defense Council | Protect national resources | $1,000 |
| Global Offsite Care | Telemedicine promotion | $1,000 |
| CPMC Foundation | Health care | $1,000 |
| SF State Foundation | Philanthropy | $1,000 |
| The Kanpe Foundation | Community support | $1,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Community support | $1,000 |
| Wooster Group | Community support | $1,000 |
| Lucille Packard Foundation | Health Care | $1,000 |
| Uci Foundation | Education | $750 |
| Kqed | Community News/ Education | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ilona Parker
- Lorne Parker
- R James Symons
Questions people ask
Does Lorne and Ilona Parker Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lorne and Ilona Parker Foundation give?
$112,250 in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Lorne and Ilona Parker Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ilona Parker (President, DIR), Lorne Parker (VP, Sec, Dir) and R James Symons (Treasurer, Dir).
What does Lorne and Ilona Parker Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, health and youth programs.