Private foundation · EIN 92-4009341 · Tampa, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Parallel Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 86 grants paid, $4.7M total, median $34K. 51% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
86
$4.7M
Median grant
$34K
Stays in FL
51%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.1M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 86 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pinellas Community FoundationClearwater, FLTo support for woodson museum growth and expansion$500K
Tampa General Hospital Foundation (dba Florida Health Sciences Center)Tampa, FLTo support community wellness in low-income areas and the behavioral health hospital$400K
Shirley Proctor Puller FoundationSt Petersburg, FLTo support afterschool educational program to improve achievement in low-income areas$260K
Planned Parenthood of FloridaSarasota, FLTo support reproductive health services and education$165K
Poynter Institute for Media StudiesSt Petersburg, FLSupport investigative journalism, tampa bay times$150K
Dr Carter G Woodson African American MuseumSt Petersburg, FLTo support preservation of black american history and student tuition fees$135K
Tampa Museum of Art Foundation IncTampa, FLSupport growth and expansion of museum$125K
The Regents of the University of California San FranciscoSan Francisco, CASupport florida black maternal health initiative$125K
Tampa Museum of ArtTampa, FLTo support inclusive art and culture programming$112K
NYC Autism Charter SchoolsNew York, NYTo support high-quality educational program for children with autism$110K
Florida Immigrant CoalitionMiami, FLTo support for public education and advocacy services for immigrants in florida$100K
Florida Rights Restoration CoalitionOrlando, FLTo support for restoring rights for returning citizens$100K
Parent Advocates for Transformation and Healing (path)Weston, FLSupport advocates for family justice initiative$100K
Equality Florida InstituteSt Petersburg, FLTo support efforts to educate people on how to create safety at school for all kids$95K
Hispanic Services Council IncTampa, FLTo support efforts to uplift families$95K
Crisis Center of Tampa BayTampa, FLSupport crisis response services and trauma counseling$90K
Coffee Uniting PeopleTampa, FLTo support inclusive workforce model$85K
Emerald M Therapeautic Riding CenterBrooksville, FLTo support program to deliver trauma relief to children$85K
National Black TheatreNew York, NYSupport for performing artists and african american cultural identity$85K
Voices for Children of Tampa BayTampa, FLTo support advocacy programs for children in foster care$85K
Elyse Fox Club IncBrooklyn, NYTo support interventions focused on black female mental wellness$80K
A Door of HopePinellas Park, FLSupport for children in foster care system and foster families$70K
No More FoundationLand O Lakes, FLSupport for at-risk children and youth, and victims of human trafficking$70K
Liberation VenturesOakland, CATo support for an inclusive democracy$69K
Starting Right NowTampa, FLTo support for unhoused youth$62K
Healthy Start Coalition (pinellas)Pinellas Park, FLSupport for families, healthy pregnancies and babies$60K
Service Never SleepsAlexandria, VATo support for racial and social justice building through skills development$60K
University of South Florida FoundationTampa, FLTo support healthcare for adolescents and the uninsured (ybor youth clinic)$60K
Common Cause Education FundWashington, DCSupport for non-partisan public education efforts across florida to strengthen democracy$50K
Florida Resurrection HouseSt Petersburg, FLGeneral support for family housing program$50K
Hamptons Community Outreach IncWater Mill, NYSupport for housing repair services program$50K
Peconic Land TrustSouthampton, NYTo support for long island (ny) land conservation$50K
Redlands Christian Migrant AssociationImmokalee, FLTo support early childhood educational programs$50K
Sag Harbor PartnershipSag Harbor, NYTo support for sag harbor (ny) land, environment and community$50K
Experiences That Matter Foundation IncChicago, ILTo support for mobile and free vision health care services to underserved families$45K
Appalachian Disaster CoalitionBurnsville, NCSupport for rebuilding homes and lives post disasters 2024$40K
Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, ILSupport for food pantries$40K
Organizacion Latino-Americana of Eastern Long IslandSagaponack, NYSupport for services for latinx/hispanic community$40K
Florida West Coast Public Broadcasting Inc (dba Wedu-Pbs)Tampa, FLSupport independent public media$35K
Fractured AtlasHartsdale, NYSupport for when the righteous triumph dissemination$35K
Hope Made Real IncWilliamsport, PATo support education and wellness programs for rwandan children$35K
North Fork Parish Outreach IncGreenport, NYSupport food pantry and basic needs services$35K
Speakeasy Media FoundationScotch Plans, NJSupport to enhance mental fitness of children in st. pete$35K
Berkeley Preparatory SchoolTampa, FLTo support education and extracurricular programs$33K
Aces MatterWinter Park, FLSupport for awareness program for adverse childhood experiences$31K
Merrie-Woode Foundation IncSaphire, NCTo support for youth education and development$30K
Parrish Art MuseumWater Mill, NYTo support programs to make art accessible$30K
St John's Episopal Parish Day School IncTampa, FLSupport for student mental wellness initiative$30K
Project Akilah IncTampa, FLTo support for rwandan women career and life development$25K
St Mary's Episcopal Day SchoolTampa, FLTo support education and extracurricular programs$25K
Friends of the County Parks and Recreation Department IncTierra Verde, FLSupport for tree canopy restoration$20K
Maureen's Haven IncRiverhead, NYSupport for shelter, food and mental health services$20K
National Prevention Science Coalition to Improve Lives IncNorth Manchester, INSupport national and global wellness community, tech platform$16K
Beth-El Farmworker MinistryWimauma, FLHoliday support for at-risk floridians$15K
Guatemalan-Maya CenterLake Worth, FLHoliday support for at-risk floridians$15K
Snack & Friends IncNew York, NYSupport for inclusive adult programs in nyc$15K
A Kids PlaceBrandon, FLSupport for children's home for neglected and abused children$10K
Baby2babyLos Angeles, CASupport for children and families impacted by la fires$10K
Florida's Unique Education Learning Support IncSt Petersburg, FLSupport for title i students and teachers$10K
GallopnycHoward Beach, NYGeneral support for equine therapy programming$10K

By state: Florida 44 · New York 14 · California 7 · North Carolina 5 · Illinois 3 · District of Columbia 3

About this foundation

The Parallel Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Tampa, Florida, tax-exempt since 2023. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does The Parallel Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does The Parallel Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $4.7M across 86 grants, a median of $34K.

Where does The Parallel Foundation Inc give?

Florida (44 grants), New York (14 grants), California (7 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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