The Parker Foundation appears to focus its giving on supporting newcomer and immigrant integration through a single, substantial award. Their lone recorded grant funds an organization whose mission is to advance the civic and economic participation of new Americans, suggesting the foundation targets immigrant-focused advocacy and capacity-building rather than broad, multi-issue philanthropy.
Highly concentrated: a single large grant (all recorded giving) to one organization, indicating targeted, strategic support rather than many small or diversified grants.
Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans
A $150,000 general support grant to Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans stands out as the largest recent award and a clear signal of what The Parker Foundation prioritizes. The organization supports the civic and economic participation of new Americans, which aligns with the foundation’s apparent emphasis on newcomer and immigrant integration. Recent awards also include $100,000 to Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest and a $90,000 grant to San Diego Tijuana World Design Capital 2024, showing that the foundation backs a mix of advocacy, public-serving institutions, and place-based civic initiatives. Its grantmaking also reaches local nonprofit infrastructure and community programs through general support rather than tightly prescribed project work. The recent-grants list includes awards to organizations in health, education, arts and culture, community development, and homelessness-related work, suggesting a broad local portfolio within San Diego County. The foundation’s profile reads as one of flexible support for organizations serving community needs, with immigrant-serving work appearing especially prominent in the most recent records.
Newcomer and immigrant integration is the clearest recurring theme in the recent record. The Parker Foundation gave $150,000 in general support to Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans, an organization focused on the civic and economic participation of new Americans. The foundation also funds health-related community organizations. It awarded $100,000 to Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest and $60,000 to Scripps Health, both in San Diego County. Arts, culture, and civic identity appear as another strand. A $90,000 grant supported San Diego Tijuana World Design Capital 2024, and $50,000 went to Mingei International Inc. The foundation likewise supported local community capacity through grants to organizations such as Boys & Girls Club of Oceanside and Feeding San Diego.
Typical grants cluster in the mid-five-figure range: p25 is $15,000, median is $25,000, and p75 is $35,000. The recent-grants list also shows repeated $50,000 awards, indicating that the foundation often works above its median when it chooses a recipient. The Parker Foundation is classified as a regular funder, and its recent awards are almost entirely general support rather than program-specific restricted funding. Across the records provided, the same organizations do not appear in multiple grant years as separate entries, which points to a grant history visible in single-award snapshots rather than repeated named renewals.
$2.6M
$50.4M
$1.6M
$3M
Most grants fall between $15K and $35K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$15K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$35K
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The Parker Foundation gives locally, with 99% of grants going to recipients in California and all recorded recipient-country data in the U.S. Recent awards are concentrated in San Diego and nearby cities: San Diego, Escondido, Oceanside, La Jolla, Santee, San Marcos, Lakeside, El Cajon, and Rancho Santa Fe all appear. San Diego is the dominant city in the recent list, but the footprint extends across San Diego County rather than a single neighborhood.
The recent record shows support for organizations working in newcomer and immigrant integration, health, arts and culture, education, community development, homelessness response, and community services. Grants are generally made as general support, including awards to organizations focused on civic participation, healthcare access, and local public-serving institutions.
The foundation’s typical grant size is $15,000 at the 25th percentile, $25,000 at the median, and $35,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards also include larger general support grants, including $50,000, $60,000, $75,000, $90,000, $100,000, and $150,000.
Its giving is local. California recipients account for 99% of grants, and the recent-grants list is entirely U.S.-based. The cities that appear most often include San Diego, along with Escondido, Oceanside, La Jolla, Santee, San Marcos, Lakeside, El Cajon, and Rancho Santa Fe.
The Parker Foundation’s recent grants are overwhelmingly general support, not tightly specified project awards. The available program descriptions also mention unrestricted, project, and matching-grant formats, showing that the foundation uses flexible funding alongside selective challenge grants for qualifying organizations.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Parker Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Organizations that serve San Diego County; typical applicants are charitable/nonprofit organizations. Applicants are expected to follow the Foundation's application process (see application URL).
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATALYST OF SAN DIEGO AND IMPERIAL COUNTIES | SAN DIEGO, CA | $300,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE SAN DIEGO RESILIENT RESPONSE POOLED FUND ($100K), THE SUSTAINED SUPPORT POOLED FUND ($100K), PREPAYMENT OF THE 2026 FUNDERS TOGETHER TO END HOMELESSNESS POOLED FUND ($50K), ARTS & INTERSECTIONS FOR THEGRANTMAKERS IN THE ARTS2027 CONF. IN SD ($50K). |
| FOREVER BALBOA PARK | SAN DIEGO, CA | $200,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE BOTANICAL BUILDING. |
| CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT | DAVIS, CA | $125,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE SUNCOAST MARKET CO-OP STARTUP PROJECT. |
| CATALYST OF SAN DIEGO & IMPERIAL COUNTIES | SAN DIEGO, CA | $100,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT CAPACITY BUILDING FOR YIGBY 2.0. |
| NTC FOUNDATION | SAN DIEGO, CA | $100,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE JUDY MCDONALD GARDEN. |
| CATALYST OF SAN DIEGO & IMPERIAL COUNTIES | SAN DIEGO, CA | $97,500 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT CAPACITY BUILDING $30,000, 2025 MEMBERSHIP DUES $7,500, 2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE $5,000, FUNDERS TOGETHER TO END HOMELESSNESS SAN DIEGO POOLED FUND $40,000, ARTS & INTERSECTIONS COLLABORATIVE $15,000. |
| MISSION EDGE | SAN DIEGO, CA | $75,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY ON ARTISTS LIVING AND WORKING IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY. |
| HOME START INC | SAN DIEGO, CA | $75,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES. |
| CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS ESCONDIDO | ESCONDIDO, CA | $50,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT A TECHNICAL ARTS YOUTH WORKFORCE PROGRAM. |
| MIRACLE LEAGUE OF SAN DIEGO | SAN DIEGO, CA | $50,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE 2025 ENGEL FAMILY FIELD CAPITAL CAMPAIGN. |
| BUILDING 178 PERFORMING ARTS CENTER | SAN DIEGO, CA | $50,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF STAGE FLOORS FOR THE JOAN & IRWIN JACOBS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. |
| PARTNERS FOR JUSTICE | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT PROGRAM COSTS. |
| ACLU FOUNDATION OF SAN DIEGO & IMPERIAL COUNTIES | SAN DIEGO, CA | $50,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD SOLIDARITY COMMITTEE. |
| WALDEN ENVIRONMENT | SAN DIEGO, CA | $45,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PLACEMENT PROGRAM. |
| SAN DIEGO COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION | SAN DIEGO, CA | $40,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT A FULL-TIME CARE MANAGER. |
| RISE URBAN LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE OF SAN DIEGO | SAN DIEGO, CA | $40,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR'S SALARY. |
| MAKE PROJECTS | SAN DIGO, CA | $40,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT STAFFING AND PROJECT COSTS FOR A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN. |
| CENTRO DE SALUD DE LA COMUNIDAD DE SAN YSIDRO INC | SAN DIEGO, CA | $40,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE DISPARITIES IN MEDICINE PATHWAY PROGRAM. |
| VOICES OF OUR CITY CHOIR | SAN DIEGO, CA | $40,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT A CAPACITY GRANT TO FULFILL THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION'S $50K MATCHING GRANT. |
| ALZHEIMER'S SAN DIEGO | SAN DIEGO, CA | $40,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. |
| SHORELINE COMMUNITY SERVICES | SAN DIEGO, CA | $39,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT SAFETY AND COMMUNITY HARMONY. |
| ALABASTER JAR PROJECT | SAN DIEGO, CA | $35,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE GRACE HOUSE. |
| UNITED WAY OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY | SAN DIEGO, CA | $35,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT STEAM-TO-CAREERS. |
| THEATRE & ARTS FOUNDATION OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY | LA JOLLA, CA | $35,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE PURCHASE OF A CARGO VAN. |
| KITCHENS FOR GOOD | SAN DIEGO, CA | $35,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS. |
| MAMA'S KITCHEN | SAN DIEGO, CA | $30,500 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT KITCHEN AND MEAL PACKAGING EQUIPMENT. |
| BORREGO ART INSTITUTE | BORREGO SPRINGS, CA | $30,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE GALLERY MANAGER'S SALARY. |
| MANA DE SAN DIEGO | SAN DIEGO, CA | $30,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE SERVICE ENTERPRISE CERTIFICATION. |
| ARTREACH | SAN DIEGO, CA | $30,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT A GRANTS MANAGER. |
| UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION | LA JOLLA, CA | $30,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT VISION SCREENINGS FOR THE STUDENTS OF EUCLID ELEMENTARY AND IBARRA ELEMENTARY. |
| AUTISM SOCIETY SAN DIEGO | SAN DIEGO, CA | $30,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE HIRING OF A DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR. |
| BARRIO LOGAN COLLEGE INSTITUTE | SAN DIEGO, CA | $30,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAM. |
| OLIVE CREST | SAN DIEGO, CA | $30,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT EXPANSION FOR HOMELESS AND FOSTER YOUTH. |
| SOLANA CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATION | ENCINITAS, CA | $25,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE ENHANCEMENT. |
| PROJECT BLANK | SAN DIEGO, CA | $25,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT AN OUTREACH COORDINATOR AND FIVE QUARTERLY WORKSHOPS. |
| CRISTO REY SAN DIEGO HIGH SCHOOL | SAN DIEGO, CA | $25,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS. |
| MEDIA ARTS CENTER SAN DIEGO | SAN DIEGO, CA | $25,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT A STRATEGIC PLAN. |
| SAN DIEGO POLICE FOUNDATION | SAN DIEGO, CA | $25,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE SAFETYNET PROGRAM. |
| VEHICLES FOR CHANGE-SAN DIEGO | NATIONAL CITY, CA | $25,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES. |
| THE EPISCOPAL REFUGEE NETWORK OF SAN DIEGO | SAN DIEGO, CA | $25,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT A FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM. |
| THE HIGH STEPPERS DRILL TEAM INC | SAN DIEGO, CA | $25,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT A COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST. |
| JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SAN DIEGO | SAN DIEGO, CA | $25,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT A SAFE PARKING PROGRAM. |
| SAN DIEGO SQUARED | SAN DIEGO, CA | $25,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT A SQUARED FELLOWS PROGRAM. |
| SAN DIEGO ART INSTITUTE | SAN DIEGO, CA | $22,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT AN ORAL HISTORY BOOTH AND A PHOTO BOOTH. |
| NTC FOUNDATION | SAN DIEGO, CA | $20,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE JUDY MCDONALD GALLERY AT LIBERTY STATION IN HONOR OF JUDY MCDONALDS EXEMPLARY BOARD SERVICE. |
| MISSION EDGE | SAN DIEGO, CA | $20,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE AI RECRUITING TOOLS PILOT PROGRAM. |
| OLIVEWOOD GARDENS AND LEARNING CENTER | NATIONAL CITY, CA | $20,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT SALARIES OF LEAD PROGRAM STAFF. |
| SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY | SAN DIEGO, CA | $20,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES. |
| MALASHOCK DANCE & COMPANY | SAN DIEGO, CA | $20,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE INAUGURAL SEASON UNDER THE VISIONARY LEADERSHIP OF CHRISTOPHER K. MORGAN. |
| SAN DIEGO RESCUE MISSION | SAN DIEGO, CA | $20,000 | 2026 | TO SUPPORT THE THERAPY DEPARTMENT. |
TO SUPPORT THE SAN DIEGO RESILIENT RESPONSE POOLED FUND ($100K), THE SUSTAINED SUPPORT POOLED FUND ($100K), PREPAYMENT OF THE 2026 FUNDERS TOGETHER TO END HOMELESSNESS POOLED FUND ($50K), ARTS & INTERSECTIONS FOR THEGRANTMAKERS IN THE ARTS2027 CONF. IN SD ($50K).
TO SUPPORT THE SUNCOAST MARKET CO-OP STARTUP PROJECT.
TO SUPPORT CAPACITY BUILDING FOR YIGBY 2.0.
TO SUPPORT CAPACITY BUILDING $30,000, 2025 MEMBERSHIP DUES $7,500, 2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE $5,000, FUNDERS TOGETHER TO END HOMELESSNESS SAN DIEGO POOLED FUND $40,000, ARTS & INTERSECTIONS COLLABORATIVE $15,000.
MISSION EDGE
$75,000TO SUPPORT A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY ON ARTISTS LIVING AND WORKING IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY.
HOME START INC
$75,000TO SUPPORT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.
CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS ESCONDIDO
$50,000TO SUPPORT A TECHNICAL ARTS YOUTH WORKFORCE PROGRAM.
MIRACLE LEAGUE OF SAN DIEGO
$50,000TO SUPPORT THE 2025 ENGEL FAMILY FIELD CAPITAL CAMPAIGN.
TO SUPPORT THE FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF STAGE FLOORS FOR THE JOAN & IRWIN JACOBS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER.
TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD SOLIDARITY COMMITTEE.
SAN DIEGO COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY FOUNDATION
$40,000TO SUPPORT A FULL-TIME CARE MANAGER.
TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR'S SALARY.
TO SUPPORT THE DISPARITIES IN MEDICINE PATHWAY PROGRAM.
TO SUPPORT A CAPACITY GRANT TO FULFILL THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION'S $50K MATCHING GRANT.
SHORELINE COMMUNITY SERVICES
$39,000TO SUPPORT SAFETY AND COMMUNITY HARMONY.
ALABASTER JAR PROJECT
$35,000TO SUPPORT THE GRACE HOUSE.
TO SUPPORT THE PURCHASE OF A CARGO VAN.
BORREGO ART INSTITUTE
$30,000TO SUPPORT THE GALLERY MANAGER'S SALARY.
TO SUPPORT VISION SCREENINGS FOR THE STUDENTS OF EUCLID ELEMENTARY AND IBARRA ELEMENTARY.
AUTISM SOCIETY SAN DIEGO
$30,000TO SUPPORT THE HIRING OF A DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR.
TO SUPPORT THE COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAM.
SOLANA CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATION
$25,000TO SUPPORT THE DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE ENHANCEMENT.
PROJECT BLANK
$25,000TO SUPPORT AN OUTREACH COORDINATOR AND FIVE QUARTERLY WORKSHOPS.
VEHICLES FOR CHANGE-SAN DIEGO
$25,000TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES.
THE EPISCOPAL REFUGEE NETWORK OF SAN DIEGO
$25,000TO SUPPORT A FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM.
THE HIGH STEPPERS DRILL TEAM INC
$25,000TO SUPPORT A COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST.
SAN DIEGO ART INSTITUTE
$22,000TO SUPPORT AN ORAL HISTORY BOOTH AND A PHOTO BOOTH.
TO SUPPORT THE JUDY MCDONALD GALLERY AT LIBERTY STATION IN HONOR OF JUDY MCDONALDS EXEMPLARY BOARD SERVICE.
MISSION EDGE
$20,000TO SUPPORT THE AI RECRUITING TOOLS PILOT PROGRAM.
TO SUPPORT SALARIES OF LEAD PROGRAM STAFF.
SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY
$20,000TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES.
MALASHOCK DANCE & COMPANY
$20,000TO SUPPORT THE INAUGURAL SEASON UNDER THE VISIONARY LEADERSHIP OF CHRISTOPHER K. MORGAN.
