The Parallel Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Parallel Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Tampa, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.7 million in 86 grants; the typical grant was $34,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$4.7 million
- Number of grants86
- Typical grant$34,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees45%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.7 million the year before.
45% 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 | $789,000 | 40 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.7 million | 67 | $5.1 million |
| 2025 | $4.7 million | 86 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
The Parallel Foundation Inc 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 The Parallel Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 44 | $3.4 million |
| New York | 14 | $615,000 |
| California | 7 | $239,000 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $95,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $90,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $70,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $65,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $35,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $35,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $15,600 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pinellas Community Foundation | To support for woodson museum growth and expansion | $500,000 |
| Tampa General Hospital Foundation (DBA Florida Health Sciences Center) | To support community wellness in low-income areas and the behavioral health hospital | $400,000 |
| Shirley Proctor Puller Foundation | To support afterschool educational program to improve achievement in low-income areas | $260,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Florida | To support reproductive health services and education | $165,000 |
| Poynter Institute for Media Studies | Support investigative journalism, tampa bay times | $150,000 |
| Dr Carter G Woodson African American Museum | To support preservation of black american history and student tuition fees | $135,000 |
| Tampa Museum of Art Foundation Inc | Support growth and expansion of museum | $125,000 |
| The Regents of the University of California San Francisco | Support florida black maternal health initiative | $125,000 |
| Tampa Museum of Art | To support inclusive art and culture programming | $112,000 |
| NYC Autism Charter Schools | To support high-quality educational program for children with autism | $110,000 |
| Florida Immigrant Coalition | To support for public education and advocacy services for immigrants in florida | $100,000 |
| Florida Rights Restoration Coalition | To support for restoring rights for returning citizens | $100,000 |
| Parent Advocates for Transformation and Healing (Path) | Support advocates for family justice initiative | $100,000 |
| Equality Florida Institute | To support efforts to educate people on how to create safety at school for all kids | $95,000 |
| Hispanic Services Council Inc | To support efforts to uplift families | $95,000 |
| Crisis Center of Tampa Bay | Support crisis response services and trauma counseling | $90,000 |
| Coffee Uniting People | To support inclusive workforce model | $85,000 |
| Emerald M Therapeautic Riding Center | To support program to deliver trauma relief to children | $85,000 |
| National Black Theatre | Support for performing artists and african american cultural identity | $85,000 |
| Voices for Children of Tampa Bay | To support advocacy programs for children in foster care | $85,000 |
| Elyse Fox Club Inc | To support interventions focused on black female mental wellness | $80,000 |
| A Door of Hope | Support for children in foster care system and foster families | $70,000 |
| No More Foundation | Support for at-risk children and youth, and victims of human trafficking | $70,000 |
| Liberation Ventures | To support for an inclusive democracy | $69,000 |
| Starting Right Now | To support for unhoused youth | $62,000 |
| Healthy Start Coalition (Pinellas) | Support for families, healthy pregnancies and babies | $60,000 |
| Service Never Sleeps | To support for racial and social justice building through skills development | $60,000 |
| University of South Florida Foundation | To support healthcare for adolescents and the uninsured (ybor youth clinic) | $60,000 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | Support for non-partisan public education efforts across florida to strengthen democracy | $50,000 |
| Florida Resurrection House | General support for family housing program | $50,000 |
| Hamptons Community Outreach Inc | Support for housing repair services program | $50,000 |
| Peconic Land Trust | To support for long island (ny) land conservation | $50,000 |
| Redlands Christian Migrant Association | To support early childhood educational programs | $50,000 |
| Sag Harbor Partnership | To support for sag harbor (ny) land, environment and community | $50,000 |
| Experiences That Matter Foundation Inc | To support for mobile and free vision health care services to underserved families | $45,000 |
| Appalachian Disaster Coalition | Support for rebuilding homes and lives post disasters 2024 | $40,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Support for food pantries | $40,000 |
| Organizacion Latino-Americana of Eastern Long Island | Support for services for latinx/hispanic community | $40,000 |
| Florida West Coast Public Broadcasting Inc (DBA Wedu-Pbs) | Support independent public media | $35,000 |
| Fractured Atlas | Support for when the righteous triumph dissemination | $35,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lisa M Lamprecht
- Merrin Jenkins
- Justine Caputi
- Pam Williams
- Sheau-Lei Ellison
- Rugiatu Jalloh
- Maria F Garcia
- Patrick Arthur Jackson
Questions people ask
Does The Parallel Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Parallel Foundation Inc give?
$4.7 million in tax year 2025, across 86 grants, with a typical grant of $34,000.
Who runs The Parallel Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Lisa M Lamprecht (Executive Dir.), Merrin Jenkins (Director), Justine Caputi (Director) and Pam Williams (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does The Parallel Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and health.