Ralph M Parsons Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Ralph M Parsons Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 1963, with $17,714,189 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
601 S Figueroa St Ste 5000, Los Angeles, CA, 90017 EIN 95-6085895 Since 1963
Revenue (FY2024)
$17.7M
▼ 29.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$34.0M
Net assets
$441.4M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Ralph M Parsons Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating156 mo reserves · -92% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Ralph M Parsons Foundation: 156 mo reserves · -92% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Ralph M Parsons Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Ralph M Parsons Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 601 S Figueroa St Ste 5000, Los Angeles, CA, 90017
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- California
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $23.6M (FY2015) to $17.7M (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $11.0MNet assets $441.4M
Operating margin
-91.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$452.4M
Total liabilities
$11.0M
Net assets
$441.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,714,189▼29.1% | $34,000,855▲2.6% | $441,403,306▲2.9% | $452,365,338▲3.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $24,997,425▲945% | $33,149,535▼5.8% | $428,978,308▲5.4% | $438,732,767▲5.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | -$2,958,519▼105% | $35,190,434▼8.1% | $406,951,517▼11.9% | $415,112,931▼11.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $59,827,202▲113% | $38,272,095▲22.8% | $462,022,211▲14.4% | $469,540,445▲13.7% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $28,085,746▼5.5% | $31,173,932▼2.0% | $403,983,800▲4.7% | $412,929,990▲4.0% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $29,731,330▲117% | $31,811,366▲9.7% | $385,996,563▲9.6% | $397,220,867▲9.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $13,706,765▼41.8% | $28,988,271▲19.5% | $352,210,519▲0.8% | $361,470,819▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $23,564,400 | $24,248,858 | $349,547,976 | $360,544,164 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Ralph M Parsons Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ralph M Parsons Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-6085895, based in Los Angeles, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Ralph M Parsons Foundation's EIN?
- Ralph M Parsons Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-6085895.
- How much revenue does Ralph M Parsons Foundation report?
- Ralph M Parsons Foundation reported $17,714,189 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ralph M Parsons Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Ralph M Parsons Foundation D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Ralph M Parsons Foundation (EIN 95-6085895) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.