The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation Employee Directory
Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, based in Los Angeles, California, funds programs in human services, civic and cultural initiatives, education, and health to improve well-being across Los Angeles County. As a small to midsize philanthropic organization, it supports nonprofits and community programs through responsive grantmaking. In February 2026, the foundation announced the appointment of Dr. Debra Duardo to its Board of Directors. The organization has a history of partnerships with local agencies, including a long-standing collaboration with Sycamores since the 1970s to support behavioral health and child welfare work. It has also supported initiatives such as Child360 to enhance early learning, and worked with the Center for Effective Philanthropy in 2019 to conduct a Grantee Perception Report.