April Parker Foundation Inc
April Parker Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Long Beach, California, filing as a Form 990-PF. Its website describes a community-based organization serving historically underserved BIPOC communities in Orange and Los Angeles Counties, including individuals, families, veterans, and small businesses.
April Parker Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: April Parker Foundation Inc gave $137K across 112 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $137,106
- -19.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 112
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,224
- -13.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $940
- Total assets
- $1,257,240
- +83.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to April Parker Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Submit a description of the crisis being faced through the online portal. The filing lists April Parker as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: April Parker
Mailing address: 1890 Long Beach Ste 5, Long Beach, CA 90806
Phone: (562) 285-3228
Website: https://aprilparker.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who April Parker Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ebony Richardson ($3K). Together the top 7 received $4K.
Organizations only. It also paid 105 grants to individuals ($132,962), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
282 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 282 grants of 282 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says it serves historically underserved BIPOC communities in Orange and Los Angeles Counties. Its 2024 reported grant dollars went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 112 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How April Parker Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 1028% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 518% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2021) to $170K (2023). In 2024 it made 112 grants totaling $137K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 49 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $106,138 |
| Ebony Richardson Long Beach, CA | Rent/ Utilities/ Assisted Living | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,257,240 | $3,339,217 | $2,622,390 | $137,106 | 112 | $137,106 | $26,473 |
| 2023 | $686,027 | $1,422,233 | $1,243,366 | $170,240 | 120 | $254,063 | $9,632 |
| 2022 | $297,561 | $327,772 | $619,592 | $77,157 | 47 | $219,416 | — |
| 2021 | $8,553 | $896,547 | $437,227 | $12,150 | 3 | $27,439 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, April Parker Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its mission is to foster sustainable development and improve health, social, and economic outcomes by engaging collaboratively with community members and stakeholders.
Its website describes AP Cares as providing community services, AP Health as addressing health equity, AP Homes as supporting housing stability, AP Works as providing economic-development support to underserved small businesses and nonprofits, and Futures First as supporting personal and professional growth. In its 2024 filing, the foundation reported that AP Cares served over 2,500 individuals and families annually; Futures First offered life coaching, education, employment, and housing services to approximately 200 transitional-age youth ages 16–24; and AP Health served over 900 members in Orange and Los Angeles Counties through enhanced care management, community supports, health navigation, and wellness services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 112 grants totaling $137,106. Grant amounts ranged from $33 to $5,122, with a median of $940. The largest reported grants were to individual recipients in California for rent, utilities, and assisted living, including grants of $5,122, $5,000, $4,768, and $4,607. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in California.
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists April Parker as the contact and says to submit a description of the crisis being faced through an online portal. Listed award restrictions are requests under $250, medical bills, grocery cards, and rental arrears.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists April Parker as chief executive officer; Crystal Lawrence as board member and secretary; Ebony Richardson as director of programs and engagement; Di Mike Wang as chief financial officer; John Parker as compliance officer; Norma M'Tume as board member and president; Jasmine Lawrence as board member and treasurer; and Sonya Andrews and Sha 'Pella Parker as board members.
April Parker Foundation Inc is led by April Parker, Chief Executive Officer since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 3 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
April Parker
Chief Executive Officer
Director → Executive Director, 2023
Executive Director → Chief Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$92K (2024)
Norma M'tume
Board Member & President
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Ebony Richardson
Director of Programs & Engagement
Director of Programs → Director of Programs & Engagement, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$115K (2023) → $27K (2024)
John Parker
Compliance Officer
President → President & Board of Directors, 2023
President & Board of Directors → Compliance Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$92K (2024)
Di Mike Wang
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$16K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Crystal Lawrence
Board Member & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jasmine Lawrence
Board Member & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Sha 'pella Parker
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Sonya Andrews
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Curtis Chad (2023) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Molly Fashola (2023) — Chief Legal Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $92K, to April Parker (Chief Executive Officer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about April Parker Foundation Inc
How much does April Parker Foundation Inc give each year?
April Parker Foundation Inc gave $137K across 112 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $170K across 120 grants.
What is April Parker Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
April Parker Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $940, and its average grant was $1,224, across 112 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does April Parker Foundation Inc give grants?
April Parker Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Long Beach, CA (7 grants).
Does April Parker Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 112 grants with a stated purpose on April Parker Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Rent/ Utilities/ Assisted Living" (112 grants).
Who are April Parker Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
April Parker Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Ebony Richardson ($2,500), Employee Wellness APF Internal Team ($440) and APF Internal Team ($396), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 105 grants to individuals ($132,962), which are not listed by name. Together they received 2% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is April Parker Foundation Inc?
April Parker Foundation Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $137K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does April Parker Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states that its mission is to foster sustainable development and improve health, social, and economic outcomes by engaging collaboratively with community members and stakeholders. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from April Parker Foundation Inc?
Submit a description of the crisis being faced through the online portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is April Parker Foundation Inc's EIN?
April Parker Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1094606. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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