The Ralph M Parsons Foundation
Accepts applications
The Ralph M Parsons Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $19.8 million in 403 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$19.8 million
- Number of grants403
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$452 million
- New grantees72%
Giving in 2024 was up from $19.2 million the year before.
72% of its 2024 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 | $19.2 million | 367 | $439 million |
| 2024 | $19.8 million | 403 | $452 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jennifer Price-Letscher President C 601 S Figueroa Street Suite 5000, Los Angeles, CA 90017 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (213) 362-7600 |
| What to submit | 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. |
| Deadlines | Letters of inquiry are accepted ay any time during 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. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Ralph M Parsons Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 387 | $17.9 million |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $125,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $100,000 |
| New York | 3 | $54,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $31,750 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Colburn School | Over three years for support of the campus expansion project | $500,000 |
| The People Concern | Over two years for general support of homeless services | $300,000 |
| Seed School of Los Angeles County | For capital support to construct the seed school of los angeles county | $250,000 |
| Pasadena Conservatory of Music | Over two years to construct a new music learning center and outdoor amphitheater | $250,000 |
| People Assisting the Homeless | Over two years for general support of housing and homeless services in los angeles county | $200,000 |
| Project Angel Food | Over two years for the campus expansion project | $200,000 |
| Project Angel Food | Over two years for the campus expansion project | $200,000 |
| People Assisting the Homeless | Over two years for general support of housing and homeless services in los angeles county | $200,000 |
| Southern California Grantmakers | Over two years for general support of strategic restructuring and executive transition | $200,000 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | Over two years to support capacity building for youth development programs | $200,000 |
| Public Media Group of Southern California | For capital support of studio renovations and equipment in los angeles county | $200,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission | For general support of housing and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness | $150,000 |
| Para Los Ninos | For general support of schools and family service programs | $150,000 |
| Southern California Center for Nonprofit Management | Over two years for general support of nonprofit capacity building services in los angeles county | $150,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor | For general support of youth development programs | $150,000 |
| Childrens Institute Inc | For general support of services for children and families | $150,000 |
| The Wende Museum of the Cold War Inc | For capital support of the creative community center | $150,000 |
| The Clinic Inc (DBA the Health and Wellness Centers) | To renovate and expand the lennox health center | $150,000 |
| Heart of Los Angeles Youth Inc | Over two years for general support of expanding youth development programs | $150,000 |
| Mount Saint Marys University | Over two years for capital support to construct the chalon wellness pavilion | $150,000 |
| Blind Childrens Center Inc | For renovations to the early childhood center | $150,000 |
| Heart of Los Angeles Youth Inc | Over two years for general support of expanding youth development programs | $150,000 |
| A Place Called Home | For general support of youth development programs | $150,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association | For general support of music and education programs | $125,000 |
| Muse-Ique | For general support of musical events and community engagement programs | $125,000 |
| Southern California Public Radio | For general support of public service journalism and civic programs in los angeles county | $125,000 |
| The Actors' Fund of America (DBA Entertainment Community Fund) | Over two years for capital support of community spaces in the hollywood arts collective housing complex | $125,000 |
| Inner City Law Center | For general support of legal services | $125,000 |
| Public Counsel | For general support of pro bono legal services | $100,000 |
| Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County (DBA the Music Center) | Over two years for general support of arts and community programs | $100,000 |
| Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County (DBA the Music Center) | Over two years for general support of arts and community programs | $100,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | For general support of health care services | $100,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of Metropolitan Los Angeles | For general support of community and youth development programs | $100,000 |
| Venice Community Housing Corporation | For general support of affordable housing and services for individuals and families | $100,000 |
| St Joseph Center | Over two years for general support of housing, job training, and supportive services | $100,000 |
| Union Station Homeless Services | For general support of housing and supportive services for people experiencing homelessness | $100,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | For general support of community development in los angeles county | $100,000 |
| CCF Community Initiatives Fund | Over two years for general support to improve outcomes for young children | $100,000 |
| Extraordinary Families | For general support of services for youth and families in the child welfare system | $100,000 |
| Teach for America Inc | For general support of teacher placement and training in public schools in los angeles county | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer Price-Letscher
- E Thomas Brewer
- Nicole Larsen
- Jonathan Wald
- Melanie Fujii
- Gayle E Wilson
- Steven A Nissen
- Elizabeth Hamilton Lowe
- Nina Revoyr
- Paul G Haaga Jr
- Stasia Washington
- Manuel A Abascal
- John B Emerson
- Stephanie Ivy Sanford
- Peter J Taylor
Questions people ask
Does The Ralph M Parsons Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Letters of inquiry are accepted ay any time during the year..
How much does The Ralph M Parsons Foundation give?
$19.8 million in tax year 2024, across 403 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs The Ralph M Parsons Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jennifer Price-Letscher (President & Ceo), E Thomas Brewer (VP, Finance & Administration), Nicole Larsen (Director, Grants Administration) and Jonathan Wald (Director, Finance) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Ralph M Parsons Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.