The Parker Foundation
Historical FunderCarlsbad, California · EIN 51-0141231 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$2.6M
Organizations funded65
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$50.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $40,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LEXY HARSHMAN CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE |
|---|---|
| Address | 2604-B EL CAMINO REAL SUITE 244, CARLSBAD CA 92008 |
| Phone | 7607200630 |
| Form and materials | VERIFICATION OF EXEMPT STATUS; SPECIFIC PURPOSE AND RELEVANT PROJECT DETAIL; BUDGET OF ORGANIZATION AND PROJECT; METHOD OF MEASURING RESULTS OF PROJECT; REPORTS ON OUTCOMES AND RESULTS WILL BE REQUIRED SIX MONTHS AFTER GRANT RECEIPT. SEE WWW.THEPARKERFOUNDATION.ORG FOR MORE DETAILS. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | FUNDS ARE LIMITED TO PROJECTS BENEFITTING SAN DIEGO COUNTY. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
1% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catalyst of San Diego and Imperial Counties | San Diego, CA | To support the san diego resilient response pooled fund ($100K), the sustained support pooled fund ($100K), prepayment of the 2026 funders… | $300,000 |
| Forever Balboa Park | San Diego, CA | To support the botanical building. | $200,000 |
| California Center for Cooperative Development | Davis, CA | To support the suncoast market co-op startup project. | $125,000 |
| Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties | San Diego, CA | To support capacity building for yigby 2.0. | $100,000 |
| Ntc Foundation | San Diego, CA | To support the judy mcdonald garden. | $100,000 |
| Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties | San Diego, CA | To support capacity building $30,000, 2025 membership dues $7,500, 2025 annual conference $5,000, funders together to end homelessness san… | $97,500 |
| Home Start Inc | San Diego, CA | To support behavioral health services. | $75,000 |
| Mission Edge | San Diego, CA | To support a comprehensive study on artists living and working in san diego county. | $75,000 |
| Aclu Foundation of San Diego & Imperial Counties | San Diego, CA | To support the development of the neighborhood solidarity committee. | $50,000 |
| Building 178 Performing Arts Center | San Diego, CA | To support the fabrication and installation of stage floors for the joan & irwin jacobs performing arts center. | $50,000 |
| California Center for the Arts Escondido | Escondido, CA | To support a technical arts youth workforce program. | $50,000 |
| Miracle League of San Diego | San Diego, CA | To support the 2025 engel family field capital campaign. | $50,000 |
| Partners for Justice | New York, NY | To support program costs. | $50,000 |
| Walden Environment | San Diego, CA | To support the transitional housing placement program. | $45,000 |
| Alzheimer's San Diego | San Diego, CA | To support general operating expenses. | $40,000 |
| Centro de Salud de LA Comunidad de San Ysidro Inc | San Diego, CA | To support the disparities in medicine pathway program. | $40,000 |
| Make Projects | San Digo, CA | To support staffing and project costs for a capital campaign. | $40,000 |
| Rise Urban Leadership Institute of San Diego | San Diego, CA | To support the program director's salary. | $40,000 |
| San Diego County Medical Society Foundation | San Diego, CA | To support a full-time care manager. | $40,000 |
| Voices of Our City Choir | San Diego, CA | To support a capacity grant to fulfill the san diego foundation's $50K matching grant. | $40,000 |
| Shoreline Community Services | San Diego, CA | To support safety and community harmony. | $39,000 |
| Alabaster Jar Project | San Diego, CA | To support the grace house. | $35,000 |
| Kitchens for Good | San Diego, CA | To support operations. | $35,000 |
| Theatre & Arts Foundation of San Diego County | LA Jolla, CA | To support the purchase of a cargo van. | $35,000 |
| United Way of San Diego County | San Diego, CA | To support steam-to-careers. | $35,000 |
| Mama's Kitchen | San Diego, CA | To support kitchen and meal packaging equipment. | $30,500 |
| Artreach | San Diego, CA | To support a grants manager. | $30,000 |
| Autism Society San Diego | San Diego, CA | To support the hiring of a development director. | $30,000 |
| Barrio Logan College Institute | San Diego, CA | To support the college and career readiness program. | $30,000 |
| Borrego Art Institute | Borrego Springs, CA | To support the gallery manager's salary. | $30,000 |
| Mana de San Diego | San Diego, CA | To support the service enterprise certification. | $30,000 |
| Olive Crest | San Diego, CA | To support expansion for homeless and foster youth. | $30,000 |
| UC San Diego Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | To support vision screenings for the students of euclid elementary and ibarra elementary. | $30,000 |
| Cristo Rey San Diego High School | San Diego, CA | To support general operations. | $25,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of San Diego | San Diego, CA | To support a safe parking program. | $25,000 |
| Media Arts Center San Diego | San Diego, CA | To support a strategic plan. | $25,000 |
| Project Blank | San Diego, CA | To support an outreach coordinator and five quarterly workshops. | $25,000 |
| San Diego Police Foundation | San Diego, CA | To support the safetynet program. | $25,000 |
| San Diego Squared | San Diego, CA | To support a squared fellows program. | $25,000 |
| Solana Center for Environmental Innovation | Encinitas, CA | To support the digital infrastructure enhancement. | $25,000 |
| The Episcopal Refugee Network of San Diego | San Diego, CA | To support a food distribution program. | $25,000 |
| The High Steppers Drill Team Inc | San Diego, CA | To support a communications specialist. | $25,000 |
| Vehicles for Change-San Diego | National City, CA | To support general operating expenses. | $25,000 |
| San Diego Art Institute | San Diego, CA | To support an oral history booth and a photo booth. | $22,000 |
| Casa de Amparo | San Marcos, CA | To support a residential services program. | $20,000 |
| Edward Charles Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | To support daily meals for students. | $20,000 |
| Malashock Dance & Company | San Diego, CA | To support the inaugural season under the visionary leadership of christopher K. morgan. | $20,000 |
| Mission Edge | San Diego, CA | To support the ai recruiting tools pilot program. | $20,000 |
| Ntc Foundation | San Diego, CA | To support the judy mcdonald gallery at liberty station in honor of judy mcdonalds exemplary board service. | $20,000 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City, CA | To support salaries of lead program staff. | $20,000 |
| San Diego Humane Society | San Diego, CA | To support community support services. | $20,000 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission | San Diego, CA | To support the therapy department. | $20,000 |
| Catalyst of San Diego and Imperial Counties | San Diego, CA | To support art pharmacy's social prescribing program. (expenditure responsibility) | $15,000 |
| Volunteers in Medicine - San Diego | El Cajon, CA | To support a community outreach program. | $15,000 |
| YMCA of San Diego County | San Diego, CA | To support phase one of the master site capital renovation plans. | $15,000 |
| Senior Gleaners of San Diego County | San Diego, CA | To support capacity building. | $11,000 |
| Best Buddies International | San Diego, CA | To support the friendship program. | $10,000 |
| County of San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce | San Diego, CA | To support the urban business resource center. | $10,000 |
| San Diego Architectural Foundation | San Diego, CA | To support a part-time administrative assistant. | $10,000 |
| California Surf Museum | Oceanside, CA | To support a part-time administrative assistant. | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 65 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,572,500 | 65 |
| 2023 | $1,838,000 | 75 |
| 2022 | $2,056,625 | 67 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 23, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622049349100622
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-0141231
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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