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Geography

  • Do charitable work within the state of Arizona
  • Not discriminate based upon race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or immigration status

Size & budget

  • An annual budget of $1,000,000

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • To be considered for a grant, an organization must:
  • Provide a recent Form 990
  • Provide audited financial statements
  • Have operated for at least three years

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Please Note: We are not currently seeking new proposals in the area of Military & First Responders.

Overview

The Bob and Renee Parsons Foundation is dedicated to supporting low-income and underserved communities through transformational gifts to nonprofit organizations. Focused on areas such as youth and education, health and home, military and first responders, the foundation aims to make a measurable impact. By prioritizing organizations that align with their mission, they strive to empower individuals and break the cycles of poverty and discrimination, ensuring every community member has a chance to thrive.

Bob and Renee Parsons Foundation Grant
The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation was formed to reach low-income and underserved populations, marginalized communities, and causes often overlooked or underfunded by mainstream philanthropy. The Foundation focuses on the areas of youth & education, health & home, military & first responders, and the American dream. The Foundation provides transformational gifts to nonprofit organizations that are successfully addressing these areas and can demonstrate and measure the impact of their work.
We deal in hope by partnering with community organizations striving to make a difference.
The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation was formed to reach low-income and underserved populations, marginalized communities and causes often overlooked or underfunded by mainstream philanthropy. Dealing in the areas of homelessness, medical care, at-risk youth, education and the needs of wounded veterans, The Foundation provides transformational gifts to nonprofit organizations that are successfully addressing these issues and can demonstrate and measure the impact of their work.
Our Focus
The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation is a passionate supporter of organizations and activities that benefit the youth and education of our community. “Bob and I believe that all young people deserve an opportunity to reach their greatest potential. We want to provide opportunities that break the cycles of poverty and discrimination to allow children to create a better life for themselves and their families.” – Renee Parsons
Health & Home
The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation is dedicated to increasing access to medical care and housing for those who are in need. By funding supportive services & housing intervention strategies for the homeless, dental & medical clinics for the uninsured & undocumented, and wellness centers focused on underserved populations, we hope to improve the quality of life for thousands of deserving people who are often overlooked.
American Dream
That hope compels us to partner with organizations that break down barriers to opportunities in which people change their lives forever. And dreams become real.
Military & First Responders
"The men and women who serve our country are very special people and they deserve our support … Their unwavering commitment has made our nation safer and a far better place for all.” – Bob Parsons

Eligibility

To be considered for a grant, an organization must:

  • Be a 501(c)3 under IRS code
  • Provide a recent Form 990
  • Provide audited financial statements
  • Do charitable work within the state of Arizona
  • Not discriminate based upon race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or immigration status
  • Have an annual budget of $1,000,000 or more
  • Have operated for at least three years
  • Align with the Foundation’s specific areas of focus

Ineligibility

Please Note: We are not currently seeking new proposals in the area of Military & First Responders.

What The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
55
Total given
$26.05M
Median grant
$250K
Range
$1,000–$10M
  • By dollars: California 46%, Arizona 38%, New York 5%. Top recipient cities: Phoenix, AZ; Baltimore, MD; New York, NY.
  • 25% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 10% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Semper Fi America's Fund · Oceanside, CA

    General Operating Support for Critically Wounded, Ill & Injured Veterans

    $10M

  • Barrow Neurological Foundation · Phoenix, AZ

    Program Support for the Mind Exploratorium (A Research Hub)

    $1M

  • 100 Club of Arizona · Phoenix, AZ

    Mental health and trauma support for Arizona first responders

    $900K

  • Icahn School of Medicine Mt Sinai · New York, NY

    Train VA Providers to provide MDMA-Assisted Therapy to Veterans, Development of Group…

    $800K

  • Hope for Haiti · Naples, FL

    Increasing access to quality primary care and strengthening healthcare partnerships in…

    $750K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Youth programs
  • Education
  • Homeless
  • Veteran nonprofits
  • Healthcare

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