The Ralph M Parsons Foundation

EIN 956085895

San Ramon, CA 94583 |(213) 362-7600

https://WWW.RMPF.ORG
Total Given 2018–2024
$149.8M
2,306 grants · $21.4M avg/year
based on 7 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$10M+/yr
major funder
capacity
$50K
typical mid grants · $20K–$75K
grant size
54%
supporter · 532/987 multi-year
repeat
$452.4M
Assets (2024)
987
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Education Health Arts & Culture Environment Human Services

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals Unknown
Contact Person MS WENDY GAREN PRESIDENT CEO THE RA
Phone (213) 362-7600
Deadlines LETTERS OF INQUIRY ARE ACCEPTED AY ANY TIME DURING THE YEAR.
How to Apply 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.
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.

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2018 $23.6M $361.5M $13.7M 360
2019 N/A $397.2M $29.7M N/A
2020 $28.2M $412.9M $28.1M 354
2021 $26.1M $469.5M $59.8M 361
2022 $27.8M $415.1M $-3.0M 388
2023 $22.5M $438.7M $25.0M 396
2024 $21.5M $452.4M $17.7M 447

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 2306 grants on record

Minimum
$53
25th Pctl
$20K
Median
$50K
Average
$65K
75th Pctl
$75K
Maximum
$2.0M

Geographic Distribution

Officers & Directors

Grants Awarded (2,306 total)

Purpose
California Community Foundation Los Angeles, CA $2,000,000 OVER TWO YEARS TO SUPPORT THE LA ARTS COVID-19 RELIEF AND RECOVERY FUND 2021
California Science Center Foundation Los Angeles, CA $1,500,000 OVER TWO YEARS TO SUPPORT PHASE III OF THE CENTER'S MASTER PLAN, THE LARGEST COMPONENT OF WHICH IS THE SAMUEL... 2020
California Science Center Foundation Los Angeles, CA $1,500,000 OVER TWO YEARS TO SUPPORT PHASE III OF THE CENTER'S MASTER PLAN, THE LARGEST COMPONENT OF WHICH IS THE SAMUEL... 2021
California Science Center Foundation Los Angeles, CA $1,500,000 OVER TWO YEARS TO SUPPORT PHASE III OF THE CENTER'S MASTER PLAN, THE LARGEST COMPONENT OF WHICH IS THE SAMUEL... 2022
The Colburn School Los Angeles, CA $1,500,000 OVER THREE YEARS FOR SUPPORT OF THE CAMPUS EXPANSION PROJECT 2022
California Community Foundation Los Angeles, CA $1,000,000 OVER TWO YEARS TO SUPPORT THE LA ARTS COVID-19 RELIEF AND RECOVERY FUND 2020
Seed Foundation Inc Washington, DC $1,000,000 OVER THREE YEARS FOR CAPITAL SUPPORT TO CONSTRUCT THE SEED SCHOOL OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY 2020
California Community Foundation Los Angeles, CA $1,000,000 OVER TWO YEARS TO SUPPORT THE LA ARTS COVID-19 RELIEF AND RECOVERY FUND 2020
Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History Foundation Los Angeles, CA $1,000,000 OVER THREE YEARS FOR CAPITAL SUPPORT TO CONSTRUCT THE NHM COMMONS 2022
Destination Crenshaw Los Angeles, CA $700,000 OVER THREE YEARS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW OPEN-AIR MUSEUM 2023
California Community Foundation Los Angeles, CA $500,000 OVER TWO YEARS TO SUPPORT THE NONPROFIT SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE 2020
The Bridgespan Group Inc Boston, MA $500,000 OVER THREE YEARS TO SUPPORT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR EXECUTIVE TEAMS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY 2020
The Children'S Clinic Serving Children and Their Families (Dba Tcc Family H Long Beach, CA $500,000 OVER TWO YEARS FOR CAPITAL SUPPORT OF THE TCC FAMILY HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER 2020
The Childrens Clinic Serving Children and Their Families (Dba Tcc Family He Long Beach, CA $500,000 OVER TWO YEARS FOR CAPITAL SUPPORT OF THE TCC FAMILY HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER 2021
The Bridgespan Group Inc Boston, MA $500,000 OVER TWO YEARS TO SUPPORT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR EXECUTIVE TEAMS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY 2022
Pasadena Conservatory of Music Pasadena, CA $500,000 OVER TWO YEARS TO CONSTRUCT A NEW MUSIC LEARNING CENTER AND OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATER 2022
The Colburn School Los Angeles, CA $500,000 OVER THREE YEARS FOR SUPPORT OF THE CAMPUS EXPANSION PROJECT 2024
Heart of Los Angeles Youth Inc Los Angeles, CA $500,000 TOWARD CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW ARTS, ENRICHMENT, AND RECREATION CENTER 2018
Muse-Ique Pasadena, CA $400,000 OVER TWO YEARS FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF EXPANSION OF MUSICAL EVENTS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS 2021
California Community Foundation Los Angeles, CA $400,000 OVER TWO YEARS TO SUPPORT THE NONPROFIT SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE 2022
Muse-Ique Pasadena, CA $400,000 OVER TWO YEARS FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF EXPANSION OF MUSICAL EVENTS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS 2022
Martin Luther King Jr Community Health Foundation Los Angeles, CA $400,000 OVER TWO YEARS TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF MATERNAL HEALTH SERVICES 2022
People Assisting the Homeless Los Angeles, CA $400,000 OVER TWO YEARS FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF HOUSING AND HOMELESS SERVICES IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY 2023
Los Angeles Philharmonic Association Los Angeles, CA $400,000 OVER TWO YEARS FOR CAPITAL SUPPORT OF THE YOLA CENTER IN INGLEWOOD 2018
Center Theatre Group of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA $300,000 FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OF PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMMING 2020