Lorne and Ilona Parker Foundation
The Lorne and Ilona Parker Foundation is a private foundation based in Petaluma, California. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including animal rescue, health care, human rights, disability services, community support, and the arts.
Key facts about Lorne and Ilona Parker Foundation
In short: Lorne and Ilona Parker Foundation gave $112K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 46-4211149
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $112,250
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- Average grant
- $3,402
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,863,854
- Primary geography
- California (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.9M
+15.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$112K
+17.9% YoY
Grant Count
33
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
+17.9% YoY
How Lorne and Ilona Parker Foundation gives
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for animal care, public health, youth services, community support, human rights, health care, and assistance for people with disabilities.
Grantee missions illustrate the work supported: Casa de Love Animal Rescue describes its work as rescuing and rehabilitating animals, including dogs facing euthanasia or abuse. Marin Ventures says it serves adults with developmental disabilities by fostering independence, personal growth, and community integration. Seva Foundation says it works with partners on self-sustaining programs to preserve and restore sight. Marin Dance Theatre describes its work as nurturing classical ballet and contemporary dance through training and education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $112,250. Grants ranged from $500 to $33,000, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest awards included $33,000 to Casa de Love Animal Rescue, $8,500 to PD Connect for public health, and $5,500 to San Geronimo Valley Community Center for youth services. Other grants included $5,000 to the Osher Marin Jewish Community Center for community support and $5,000 to the ACLU Foundation for human rights.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California recipients received 81% of grant dollars, followed by New York (12%), Massachusetts (3%), Alabama (2%), and Louisiana (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $88K (2020) to $116K (2021). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $112K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was CASA De Love Animal Rescue ($33K). Together the top 10 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
126 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 125 grants of 126 (99%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CASA De Love Animal Rescue Richmond, CA | Animal Care | $33,000 |
| PD Connect Corte Madera, CA | Public Health | $8,500 |
| San Geronimo Valley Comm Center San Geronimo, CA | Youth Services | $5,500 |
| Osher Marin Jewish Community Center San Rafael, CA | Community Support | $5,000 |
| ACLU Foundation New York, NY | Human Rights | $5,000 |
| Fistula Foundation San Jose, CA | Health Care | $4,000 |
| Human Rights Watch San Francisco, CA | Human Rights | $4,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation New York, NY | HEALTH | $4,000 |
| Marin Ventures San Rafael, CA | Disabled Individuals | $3,000 |
| In Spirit Woodacre, CA | Assist Quadriplegics | $3,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,863,854 | $683,259 | $162,015 | $112,250 |
| 2023 | $2,473,789 | $362,276 | $136,485 | $95,200 |
| 2022 | $2,324,799 | $371,229 | $157,393 | $115,000 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,863,854 | $2,473,789 | $2,324,799 |
| Revenue | $683,259 | $362,276 | $371,229 |
| Expenses | $162,015 | $136,485 | $157,393 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $117,050 | $100,000 | $124,230 |
| Net Investment Income | $382,581 | $79,834 | $135,036 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ilona Parker as president and director; Lorne Parker as vice president, secretary, and director; and R James Symons as treasurer and director.
Lorne and Ilona Parker Foundation is led by Ilona Parker, President & Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ilona Parker
President & Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lorne Parker
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
R. James Symons
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rj Symons (2020–2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 132 Sunny Hill Dr, Petaluma, CA 94952
Phone: (707) 762-7100
Frequently asked questions about Lorne and Ilona Parker Foundation
How much does Lorne and Ilona Parker Foundation give each year?
Lorne and Ilona Parker Foundation gave $112K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $95K across 33 grants.
What is Lorne and Ilona Parker Foundation's typical grant size?
Lorne and Ilona Parker Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,402, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lorne and Ilona Parker Foundation give grants?
Lorne and Ilona Parker Foundation gives mostly in California: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (9 grants), San Rafael, CA (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Woodacre, CA (2 grants).
Does Lorne and Ilona Parker Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Lorne and Ilona Parker Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Support" (7 grants), "Health Care" (5 grants) and "Education" (4 grants).
Who are Lorne and Ilona Parker Foundation's largest grantees?
Lorne and Ilona Parker Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include CASA De Love Animal Rescue ($33,000), PD Connect ($8,500) and San Geronimo Valley Comm Center ($5,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lorne and Ilona Parker Foundation?
Lorne and Ilona Parker Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $683K.
What does Lorne and Ilona Parker Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for animal care, public health, youth services, community support, human rights, health care, and assistance for people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lorne and Ilona Parker Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lorne and Ilona Parker Foundation's EIN?
Lorne and Ilona Parker Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4211149. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lorne and Ilona Parker Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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