Lorne And Ilona Parker Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a diverse range of causes, including community support, health care, education, human rights, and animal care. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing the well-being of individuals and communities, particularly through initiatives that promote health, education, and social services. The foundation serves various populations, including youth, disabled individuals, and those in need of food assistance. It demonstrates a strong focus on local community enhancement, with a significant portion of its funding directed towards organizations that provide essential services and resources.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established nonprofit organizations, especially California-based groups, working in animal welfare, community services, health, education or food security that can be introduced or nominated by existing grantee networks or local contacts.
Good Fit
- • Located in California or serving Marin/San Rafael/Richmond area
- • Programs in animal care, community centers, health, food banks, education, or human rights
- • History or capacity to manage modest grants (typical median around $2K and many gifts <$5K)
- • Existing relationship, referral, or introduction from a recurring grantee or local contact
- • Track record of measurable local impact and stable governance
Geography
Grantmaking is heavily concentrated in California—about 81% of dollars—while still reaching recipients in five other states; the footprint is state‑focused with some out‑of‑state giving.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 33 distinct recipients across many issue areas (animal care, health, community support, education, human rights), indicating a broad and diverse recipient set despite some dollar concentration to a few partners.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly funds only preselected recipients and no public submission route was identified; although about seven new grantees appear in the latest year, entry appears driven by nominations or relationships rather than an open application process.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
