Parsemus Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Parsemus Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $86,385 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $65,385. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$86,385
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$65,385
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $39,480 | 5 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $2,000 | 1 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $86,385 | 6 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Parsemus 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Parsemus Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California. It also paid $15,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $65,385 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hormonally | General Support | $65,385 |
| Novo School of Science | General Support | $12,000 |
| Amici Cannis USA | General Support | $3,000 |
| University of Sarajevo Veterinary S | General Support | $3,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $2,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | General Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elaine A Lissner
- Linda Brent PhD MBA
Questions people ask
Does Parsemus Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Parsemus Foundation give?
$86,385 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Parsemus Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elaine A Lissner (Trustee) and Linda Brent PhD MBA (Exec. Dir.).
What does Parsemus Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.