The Parable Foundation
The Parable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Baton Rouge, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $278K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $25K.
The Parable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Parable Foundation gave $25K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,000
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,500
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $277,529
- -0.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (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.
Who The Parable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Woman's New Life Center ($20K). Together the top 2 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Parable Foundation gives
- Giving fell 36% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2023) to $39K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Woman's New Life Center Metairie, LA | To provide funds to support life-affirming counseling and a medical center that serves women facing unplanned pregnancies in the greater new orleans and baton rouge areas | $20,000 |
| Songs of Survivors Baton Rouge, LA | To provide funds to support military veterans recover from trauma through the power of songwriting and music creation. | $5,000 |
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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 | $277,529 | $25,000 | $25,010 | $25,000 | 2 | $25,000 | $169 |
| 2023 | $277,539 | $23,000 | $22,510 | $22,500 | 2 | $22,500 | $93 |
| 2022 | $277,049 | $20,000 | $28,010 | $28,000 | 5 | $28,000 | $174 |
| 2021 | $285,059 | $46,000 | $40,260 | $39,250 | 8 | $39,250 | $271 |
| 2020 | $279,319 | $30,000 | $28,060 | $26,750 | 5 | — | $87 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Parable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $169 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Parable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dena Rispone Balart
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward L. Rispone
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren M. Rispone
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda L. Rispone
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tami Tucker York
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William C. Dawson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Parable Foundation
How much does The Parable Foundation give each year?
The Parable Foundation gave $25K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $23K across 2 grants.
How large is The Parable Foundation?
The Parable Foundation reported $278K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $169 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Parable Foundation?
The Parable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Baton Rouge, LA. It holds $278K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Parable Foundation operate?
The Parable Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Louisiana.
What is The Parable Foundation's EIN?
The Parable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4266876. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 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 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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