Private foundation · Los Angeles, CA

The Ralph M Parsons Foundation

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Typical grant size
$20K – $50K – $75K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
757
Repeat grantees
486
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesLETTERS OF INQUIRY ARE ACCEPTED AY ANY TIME DURING THE YEAR.
ContactJENNIFER PRICE-LETSCHER PRESIDENT C · 2133627600
MaterialsONLINE 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.
RestrictionsTHE 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.

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Jennifer Price-letscher
PRESIDENT & CEO
$450K
E Thomas Brewer
VP, FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
$367K
Nicole Larsen
DIRECTOR, GRANTS ADMINISTRATION
$210K
Jonathan Wald
DIRECTOR, FINANCE
$200K
Melanie Fujii
GRANTS MANAGER
$129K
Paul G Haaga Jr
DIRECTOR, CHAIR
$35K
Gayle E Wilson
DIRECTOR
$35K
Steven a Nissen
DIRECTOR
$35K
Elizabeth Hamilton Lowe
DIRECTOR
$35K
Nina Revoyr
DIRECTOR, VICE CHAIR
$35K
Stasia Washington
DIRECTOR
$29K
Manuel a Abascal
DIRECTOR
John B Emerson
DIRECTOR
Stephanie Ivy Sanford
DIRECTOR
Peter J Taylor
DIRECTOR
Wendy Garen
PRESIDENT & CEO (RETIRED)
$1.1M

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
4.0%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'15
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
2,402
Total grants awarded
$156.9M
Total amount
$65K
Average grant
$19.4M
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$18.2M
403 grants
2023
$19.6M
367 grants
2022
$21.7M
353 grants
2021
$20.8M
331 grants
2020
$20.5M
314 grants
2019
$18.5M
311 grants
2018
$18.2M
322 grants
2015
$19.4M
1 grants

Top recipients

1 grant · CA
$19.4M
25 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$4.7M
40 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$2.3M
57 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$2.1M
10 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$1.6M
7 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$1.4M
3 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$1.4M
3 grants · MA · ✓ Exact match
$1.3M
12 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$1.0M
6 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$1.0M

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

The Colburn School
OVER THREE YEARS FOR SUPPORT OF THE CAMPUS EXPANSION PROJECT
CA · TY 2024
$500K
The People Concern
OVER TWO YEARS FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF HOMELESS SERVICES
CA · TY 2024
$300K
Seed School of Los Angeles County
FOR CAPITAL SUPPORT TO CONSTRUCT THE SEED SCHOOL OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
CA · TY 2024
$250K
Pasadena Conservatory of Music
OVER TWO YEARS TO CONSTRUCT A NEW MUSIC LEARNING CENTER AND OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATER
CA · TY 2024
$250K
People Assisting the Homeless
OVER TWO YEARS FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF HOUSING AND HOMELESS SERVICES IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY
CA · TY 2024
$200K
Liberty Hill Foundation
OVER TWO YEARS TO SUPPORT CAPACITY BUILDING FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
CA · TY 2024
$200K
Public Media Group of Southern California
FOR CAPITAL SUPPORT OF STUDIO RENOVATIONS AND EQUIPMENT IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY
CA · TY 2024
$200K
Project Angel Food
OVER TWO YEARS FOR THE CAMPUS EXPANSION PROJECT
CA · TY 2024
$200K
People Assisting the Homeless
OVER TWO YEARS FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF HOUSING AND HOMELESS SERVICES IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY
CA · TY 2024
$200K
Southern California Grantmakers
OVER TWO YEARS FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF STRATEGIC RESTRUCTURING AND EXECUTIVE TRANSITION
CA · TY 2024
$200K
Project Angel Food
OVER TWO YEARS FOR THE CAMPUS EXPANSION PROJECT
CA · TY 2024
$200K
Southern California Center for Nonprofit Management
OVER TWO YEARS FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF NONPROFIT CAPACITY BUILDING SERVICES IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY
CA · TY 2024
$150K
Childrens Institute Inc
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
CA · TY 2024
$150K
The Wende Museum of the Cold War Inc
FOR CAPITAL SUPPORT OF THE CREATIVE COMMUNITY CENTER
CA · TY 2024
$150K
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
CA · TY 2024
$150K
Mount Saint Marys University
OVER TWO YEARS FOR CAPITAL SUPPORT TO CONSTRUCT THE CHALON WELLNESS PAVILION
CA · TY 2024
$150K
Blind Childrens Center Inc
FOR RENOVATIONS TO THE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
CA · TY 2024
$150K
Para Los Ninos
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF SCHOOLS AND FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS
CA · TY 2024
$150K
Heart of Los Angeles Youth Inc
OVER TWO YEARS FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF EXPANDING YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
CA · TY 2024
$150K
Heart of Los Angeles Youth Inc
OVER TWO YEARS FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF EXPANDING YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
CA · TY 2024
$150K
A Place Called Home
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
CA · TY 2024
$150K
The Clinic Inc (dba the Health and Wellness Centers)
TO RENOVATE AND EXPAND THE LENNOX HEALTH CENTER
CA · TY 2024
$150K
Union Rescue Mission
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS
CA · TY 2024
$150K
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
CA · TY 2024
$125K
Muse-ique
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF MUSICAL EVENTS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS
CA · TY 2024
$125K
Southern California Public Radio
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF PUBLIC SERVICE JOURNALISM AND CIVIC PROGRAMS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY
CA · TY 2024
$125K
Los Angeles Philharmonic Association
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF MUSIC AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS
CA · TY 2024
$125K
Inner City Law Center
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF LEGAL SERVICES
CA · TY 2024
$125K
Orthopaedic Institute for Children Foundation (dba Orthopaedic Foundation)
OVER TWO YEARS FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO ITS OUTPATIENT MEDICAL CENTER
CA · TY 2024
$100K
Ccf Community Initiatives Fund
OVER TWO YEARS FOR GENERAL SUPPORT TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
CA · TY 2024
$100K
Teach for America Inc
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF TEACHER PLACEMENT AND TRAINING IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY
CA · TY 2024
$100K
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY
CA · TY 2024
$100K
Imagine Los Angeles Inc (dba Imagine LA)
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF SERVICES TO END FAMILY HOMELESSNESS
CA · TY 2024
$100K
Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County (dba the Music Center)
OVER TWO YEARS FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF ARTS AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
CA · TY 2024
$100K
Extraordinary Families
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM
CA · TY 2024
$100K
Young Mens Christian Association of Metropolitan Los Angeles
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
CA · TY 2024
$100K
St Joseph Center
OVER TWO YEARS FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF HOUSING, JOB TRAINING, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
CA · TY 2024
$100K
Center Theatre Group of Los Angeles (dba Center Theatre Group)
OVER TWO YEARS FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMMING
CA · TY 2024
$100K
Union Station Homeless Services
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS
CA · TY 2024
$100K
Regents of the University of California
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF COSMOS
CA · TY 2024
$100K
Downtown Womens Center
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR WOMEN
CA · TY 2024
$100K
Ltsc Community Development Corporation (dba Ltsc CDC and Little Tokyo Servi
OVER TWO YEARS TO CONSTRUCT COMMUNITY SPACES IN AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT
CA · TY 2024
$100K
Public Counsel
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES
CA · TY 2024
$100K
Equitas Academy Charter School Inc
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF EDUCATION AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
CA · TY 2024
$100K
Japanese American National Museum
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF EXHIBITIONS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS
CA · TY 2024
$100K
Housing Works
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF HOUSING AND RETENTION SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS
CA · TY 2024
$100K
Inner-city Arts
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMMING
CA · TY 2024
$100K
Ltsc Community Development Corporation (dba Ltsc CDC and Little Tokyo Servi
OVER TWO YEARS TO CONSTRUCT COMMUNITY SPACES IN AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT
CA · TY 2024
$100K
Venice Community Housing Corporation
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES
CA · TY 2024
$100K
Los Angeles Youth Network LA Youth (dba Youth Emerging Stronger)
FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
CA · TY 2024
$100K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.