Parsifal Foundation
Parsifal Foundation is a private foundation based in La Grange Park, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports charitable grants to organizations including housing and homelessness services, environmental conservation, food assistance, health support, disaster response, and other charitable causes.
Parsifal Foundation at a glance
In short: Parsifal Foundation gave $25K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- -27.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,087
- -27.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $158,083
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (36% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Parsifal Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 130 Brewster Lane, La Grange Park, IL 60526
Phone: (312) 252-1500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Parsifal Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Girl Forward ($2K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. Illinois received 36% of grant dollars, followed by New York and California at 12% each, and Florida and Louisiana at 8% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Parsifal Foundation gives
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 138% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $35K (2024). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Girl Forward Chicago, IL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Bed's Plus LaGrange, IL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Ding Darling Wildlife SocietyFriends of Fort Meyers, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Home 2 Home Project LaGrange Park, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Chicago Coalition Homeless Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund NY, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Fistula Foundation San Jose, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| PMP Research Fdn Independence, OH | Charitable | $1,000 |
| US Fund for UNICEF NY, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Glass Half Full New Orleans, LA | Charitable | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $158,083 | $9,796 | $25,581 | $25,000 | 23 | $25,000 | $11,655 | $26,071 |
| 2024 | $169,369 | $13,101 | $34,500 | $34,500 | 23 | — | $11,091 | $26,308 |
| 2023 | $190,975 | $12,661 | $13,155 | $13,000 | 12 | — | $10,859 | $20,505 |
| 2022 | $191,839 | $-3,434 | $10,550 | $10,500 | 1 | $10,500 | $10,113 | $18,634 |
| 2021 | $206,546 | $10,230 | $10,585 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $9,645 | $14,435 |
| 2020 | $207,294 | $8,694 | $11,863 | $11,500 | 1 | — | $8,343 | $12,378 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Parsifal Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for varied charitable organizations. For example, BEDS PLUS INC describes its work as helping vulnerable individuals stabilize their lives through housing and supportive services. Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated says it works to preserve natural systems and address environmental problems, while Wellness House describes programs supporting people affected by cancer.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $25,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $2,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Notable grants included $2,000 each to Girl Forward and BEDS PLUS INC, and $1,000 each to Home 2 Home Project, Chicago Coalition Homeless, Environmental Defense Fund, Fistula Foundation, US Fund for UNICEF, and Glass Half Full. Other 2025 recipients included the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Wellness House, Westchester Food Pantry, and Team Rubicon, each receiving $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James A Fletcher, Margaret G Fletcher, and Lesley A Fletcher as trustees.
Parsifal Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James A Fletcher
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lesley A Fletcher
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret G Fletcher
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Parsifal Foundation
How much does Parsifal Foundation give each year?
Parsifal Foundation gave $25K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $35K across 23 grants.
What is Parsifal Foundation's typical grant size?
Parsifal Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,087, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Parsifal Foundation give grants?
Parsifal Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (12%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants), NY, NY (2 grants), New Orleans, LA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Parsifal Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Parsifal Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (23 grants).
Who are Parsifal Foundation's largest grantees?
Parsifal Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Girl Forward ($2,000), Bed's Plus ($2,000) and The Ding Darling Wildlife SocietyFriends of ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Parsifal Foundation?
Parsifal Foundation reported $158K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Parsifal Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for varied charitable organizations. For example, BEDS PLUS INC describes its work as helping vulnerable individuals stabilize their lives through housing and supportive services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Parsifal Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Parsifal Foundation's EIN?
Parsifal Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4157248. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Parsifal Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 27, 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 July 31, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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