How to apply
Grant requests may be submitted through the foundations website. See www.tbrpf.org/grants/eligibility Contact: Laura Mitchell, 15475 N 84th Street, Scottsdale, Az, 4806964820, info@tbrpf.org Deadlines: No deadline Restrictions: Awards are generally focused on issues in the greater Phoenix Area
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 49 of 55 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Semper Fi America's FundOceanside, CA | General Operating Support for Critically Wounded, Ill & Injured Veterans | $10M |
| Barrow Neurological FoundationPhoenix, AZ | Program Support for the Mind Exploratorium (A Research Hub) | $1.0M |
| 100 Club of ArizonaPhoenix, AZ | Mental health and trauma support for Arizona first responders | $900K |
| Hope for HaitiNaples, FL | Increasing access to quality primary care and strengthening healthcare partnerships in southern Haiti | $750K |
| Girl Scouts Az Cactus-PinePhoenix, AZ | Getting more girls outdoors through Girl Scouts | $750K |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of ArizonaScottsdale, AZ | Support for growth in wishes granted to Hispanic families | $750K |
| University of California BerkeleyBerkeley, CA | The Bob and Renee Parsons Endowed Chair - focused on psychedelic research | $750K |
| Local First Arizona FoundationPhoenix, AZ | Purchase of land adjacent to Heart & Soil People's Garden plus Improvements/ Sustainability to Garden and Entrepreneurial Accelerator Progr… | $676K |
| Barrow Neurological FoundationPhoenix, AZ | Creation of a Parkinson's caregivers program within the Lonnie and Muhammad Ali Legacy Care | $500K |
| Boys Girls Club of the ValleyPhoenix, AZ | Bringing mental health programs to Valley Clubs through the Whole Child Approach Program | $500K |
| Team RubiconLos Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $500K |
| University of Baltimore FoundationBaltimore, MD | The Bob Parsons Institute at UB | $499K |
| 100 Club of ArizonaPhoenix, AZ | Mental health and trauma support for Arizona first responders | $450K |
| Hualalai O'Hana FoundationKailuakona, HI | 2024 General Operating Donation & 100 Holes of Golf Event Support | $400K |
| 100 Club of ArizonaPhoenix, AZ | Mental health and trauma support for Arizona first responders | $400K |
| Brighter Way InstitutePhoenix, AZ | General Operating Support - Meeting critical Oral Health Needs of Underserved Individuals in the Community | $350K |
| Homeless Youth ConnectionAvondale, AZ | General Operating Support to Eliminate Barriers to Graduation for Homeless Youth | $350K |
| 100 Club of ArizonaPhoenix, AZ | Mental health and trauma support for Arizona first responders | $300K |
| Armed Services YMCA Camp PendletonCamp Pendleton, CA | Underwriting Child Care Vouchers for Military Families | $300K |
| St Joseph the WorkerPhoeniz, AZ | St. Joseph the Worker Workforce Village Program | $250K |
| Free Arts for Abused Children of AzPhoenix, AZ | General Operating Support- Providing trauma-informed art programs to foster and homeless children. | $250K |
| National Center for Youth LawOakland, CA | Expansion of the Foster Education program in Arizona. | $250K |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of ArizonaScottsdale, AZ | General Operating Support; Granting wishes of children with critical illnesses. | $250K |
| Native American ConnectionsPhoenix, AZ | Program Support for Outreach, Drop-In, Emergency and Transitional Shelter, and Case Management of Homeless Youth | $250K |
| The Metropolitan Museum of ArtNew York, NY | Donation to The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute | $250K |
| Barrow Neurological FoundationPhoenix, AZ | Sponsorship for The Barrow Open in support of the Golf Neuroscience Research Laboratory for golfers suffering from back injuries | $250K |
| Elevate PhoenixPhoenix, AZ | General Operating Support- Supporting High School Graduation Attainment for At-Risk Youth | $250K |
| A Sanctuary for Military FamiliesGranby, CO | General Operating Support- Provide Healing Retreats for Military Families | $250K |
| Bronx Veterans Medical Research FouBronx, NY | To support the training of Veterans Affairs therapists in MDMA-Assisted therapy | $200K |
| Make Way for BooksTucson, AZ | Support to expand the Make Way for Books program throughout Maricopa County Arizona | $153K |
| Junior Achievement of ArizonaTempe, AZ | Providing Low-Income Arizona Students with the K-12 Financial Literacy and Workforce Readiness and/or the Junior Achievement BizTown Progra… | $150K |
| Justice Project IncWashington, DC | General operating support; program support to launch training efforts to address and prevent wrongful convictions and excessive sentencing | $150K |
| Arizona Friends of Foster ChildrenPhoenix, AZ | Supporting Keys to Success Program for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care | $125K |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital FoundatPhoenix, AZ | Trees of Hope Event Donation - Restricted to Homeless Youth Outreach Program | $100K |
| Rosie's House a Music AcademyPhoenix, AZ | Music program expansion for underserved students | $100K |
| Every Third SaturdayMinneapolis, MN | General Operating Support to Every Third Saturday to help foster hope and support post-traumatic growth for Veterans | $100K |
| One Community FoundationPhoenix, AZ | General Operating Support for Inclusivity in Communities, businesses and beyond | $100K |
| 100 Club of ArizonaPhoenix, AZ | Mental health and trauma support for Arizona First Responders | $75K |
| Umom New Day Centers IncPhoenix, AZ | 60th Anniversary Gala Diamond Sponsorship | $60K |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of ArizonaRedlands, CA | 2024 Wish Ball - Shooting Star Sponsorship | $30K |
| Boys Girls Club of the ValleyPhoenix, AZ | 2024 Today's Kids, Tomorrow's Stars- Youth of the Year Sponsorship | $25K |
| Arizona Community FoundationPhoenix, AZ | To support the Children's Vision Collaborative Fund | $25K |
| NYC Marine Corps Birthday Gala IncQuogue, NY | 2024 NYC Marine Corps Birthday Gala Sponsorship | $25K |
| Women Moving MillionsNew York, NY | Advancing issues for women, girls, and gender expansive individuals | $25K |
| Fireside Project IncSan Francisco, CA | General operating support to help minimize the risk of psychedelic experiences | $25K |
| Hushabye NurseryGilbert, AZ | Twinke, Twinkle Little Star Event Sponsorship - Hushabye Nursery | $10K |
| Hannapearl RescueScottsdale, AZ | General Operating Support to expand and sustain animal rescue, rehab and adoption efforts | $10K |
| Brighter Way InstitutePhoenix, AZ | Signage Change at Center for Pediatric Dentistry Cost | $4,375 |
| Arizona Legal Women and Youth ServiPhoenix, AZ | Heart of Justice Event Sponsorship | $1,000 |
By state: California 7 · Arizona 35 · New York 5 · Maryland 3 · Florida 1 · Hawaii 1
About this foundation
Bob and Renee Parsons Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona, administered in care of Robert Parsons, tax-exempt since 2011. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Bob and Renee Parsons Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Grant requests may be submitted through the foundations website. See www.tbrpf.org/grants/eligibility Deadlines: No deadline.
How much does Bob and Renee Parsons Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $26M across 55 grants, a median of $250K.
Where does Bob and Renee Parsons Foundation give?
California (7 grants), Arizona (35 grants), New York (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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