The Parallax Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Parallax Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $750,000. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$750,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $729,500 the year before.
50% 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 | $689,500 | 7 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $729,500 | 10 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 14 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
The Parallax 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 The Parallax Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $1.0 million |
| Delaware | 3 | $250,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $125,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 1 | $12,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanislaus Community Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $750,000 |
| Policylink | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Global Fund for A New Economy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Liberation Ventures Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Lift Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| De Marillac Academy | Annual Tuition Support Scholarship Fund | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Modesto Library | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Global Fund for A New Economy Inc | Essential Economics | $50,000 |
| Liberation in A Generation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Lift Inc | Emergency Cash Relief Fund | $25,000 |
| The Philanthropy Workshop Inc | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Philanthropic Ventures Foundation | Reckon With | $10,000 |
| Childrens Crisis Center of Stanislaus County | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| McHenry Museum & Historical Society | Printing of the StaniStory: Change and Continuity in Stanislaus County | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nicole Piccinini Pesco
- Jennifer Stonier
Questions people ask
Does The Parallax Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Parallax Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Parallax Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nicole Piccinini Pesco (Dir, Pres) and Jennifer Stonier (CFO, Sec).
What does The Parallax Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and human services.