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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 92-4009341

The Parallel Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Tampa, FL. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 86 grants and $4.7 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

3 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $4,690,300

    Grants listed
    86
    Assets, end of year
    $3,149,681
  • Tax year 2024

    $2,682,130

    Grants listed
    67
    Assets, end of year
    $5,117,549
  • Tax year 2023

    $789,000

    Grants listed
    40
    Assets, end of year
    $3,074,742

Grants paid in 2025

86 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Pinellas Community FoundationClearwater, FL

    To support for woodson museum growth and expansion

    $500,000
  2. Tampa General Hospital Foundation (DBA Florida Health Sciences Center)Tampa, FL

    To support community wellness in low-income areas and the behavioral health hospital

    $400,000
  3. Shirley Proctor Puller FoundationSt Petersburg, FL

    To support afterschool educational program to improve achievement in low-income areas

    $260,000
  4. Planned Parenthood of FloridaSarasota, FL

    To support reproductive health services and education

    $165,000
  5. Poynter Institute for Media StudiesSt Petersburg, FL

    Support investigative journalism, tampa bay times

    $150,000
  6. Dr Carter G Woodson African American MuseumSt Petersburg, FL

    To support preservation of black american history and student tuition fees

    $135,000
  7. Tampa Museum of Art Foundation IncTampa, FL

    Support growth and expansion of museum

    $125,000
  8. The Regents of the University of California San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA

    Support florida black maternal health initiative

    $125,000
  9. Tampa Museum of ArtTampa, FL

    To support inclusive art and culture programming

    $112,000
  10. NYC Autism Charter SchoolsNew York, NY

    To support high-quality educational program for children with autism

    $110,000
  11. Florida Immigrant CoalitionMiami, FL

    To support for public education and advocacy services for immigrants in florida

    $100,000
  12. Florida Rights Restoration CoalitionOrlando, FL

    To support for restoring rights for returning citizens

    $100,000
  13. Parent Advocates for Transformation and Healing (PATH)Weston, FL

    Support advocates for family justice initiative

    $100,000
  14. Equality Florida InstituteTallahassee, FL

    To support efforts to educate people on how to create safety at school for all kids

    $95,000
  15. Hispanic Services Council IncTampa, FL

    To support efforts to uplift families

    $95,000
  16. Crisis Center of Tampa BayTampa, FL

    Support crisis response services and trauma counseling

    $90,000
  17. Coffee Uniting PeopleTampa, FL

    To support inclusive workforce model

    $85,000
  18. Emerald M Therapeautic Riding CenterBrooksville, FL

    To support program to deliver trauma relief to children

    $85,000
  19. National Black TheatreNew York, NY

    Support for performing artists and african american cultural identity

    $85,000
  20. Voices for Children of Tampa BayTampa, FL

    To support advocacy programs for children in foster care

    $85,000
  21. Elyse Fox Club IncBrooklyn, NY

    To support interventions focused on black female mental wellness

    $80,000
  22. A Door of HopeSafety Harbor, FL

    Support for children in foster care system and foster families

    $70,000
  23. No More FoundationLand O Lakes, FL

    Support for at-risk children and youth, and victims of human trafficking

    $70,000
  24. Liberation VenturesOakland, CA

    To support for an inclusive democracy

    $69,000
  25. Starting Right NowTampa, FL

    To support for unhoused youth

    $62,000
  26. Healthy Start Coalition (pinellas)Pinellas Park, FL

    Support for families, healthy pregnancies and babies

    $60,000
  27. Service Never SleepsAlexandria, VA

    To support for racial and social justice building through skills development

    $60,000
  28. University of South Florida FoundationTampa, FL

    To support healthcare for adolescents and the uninsured (ybor youth clinic)

    $60,000
  29. Common Cause Education FundWashington, DC

    Support for non-partisan public education efforts across florida to strengthen democracy

    $50,000
  30. Florida Resurrection HouseSt Petersburg, FL

    General support for family housing program

    $50,000
  31. Hamptons Community Outreach IncWater Mill, NY

    Support for housing repair services program

    $50,000
  32. Peconic Land TrustSouthampton, NY

    To support for long island (NY) land conservation

    $50,000
  33. Redlands Christian Migrant AssociationImmokalee, FL

    To support early childhood educational programs

    $50,000
  34. Sag Harbor PartnershipSag Harbor, NY

    To support for sag harbor (NY) land, environment and community

    $50,000
  35. Experiences That Matter Foundation IncChicago, IL

    To support for mobile and free vision health care services to underserved families

    $45,000
  36. Appalachian Disaster CoalitionBurnsville, NC

    Support for rebuilding homes and lives post disasters 2024

    $40,000
  37. Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, IL

    Support for food pantries

    $40,000
  38. Organizacion Latino-Americana of Eastern Long IslandSagaponack, NY

    Support for services for latinx/hispanic community

    $40,000
  39. Florida West Coast Public Broadcasting Inc (DBA Wedu-Pbs)Tampa, FL

    Support independent public media

    $35,000
  40. Fractured AtlasHartsdale, NY

    Support for when the righteous triumph dissemination

    $35,000
  41. Hope Made Real IncWilliamsport, PA

    To support education and wellness programs for rwandan children

    $35,000
  42. North Fork Parish Outreach IncGreenport, NY

    Support food pantry and basic needs services

    $35,000
  43. Speakeasy Media FoundationScotch Plans, NJ

    Support to enhance mental fitness of children in ST. Pete

    $35,000
  44. Berkeley Preparatory SchoolTampa, FL

    To support education and extracurricular programs

    $33,000
  45. Aces MatterWinter Park, FL

    Support for awareness program for adverse childhood experiences

    $31,000
  46. Merrie-Woode Foundation IncSapphire, NC

    To support for youth education and development

    $30,000
  47. Parrish Art MuseumWater Mill, NY

    To support programs to make art accessible

    $30,000
  48. St John's Episopal Parish Day School IncTampa, FL

    Support for student mental wellness initiative

    $30,000
  49. Project Akilah IncTampa, FL

    To support for rwandan women career and life development

    $25,000
  50. St Mary's Episcopal Day SchoolTampa, FL

    To support education and extracurricular programs

    $25,000
  51. Friends of the County Parks and Recreation Department IncTierra Verde, FL

    Support for tree canopy restoration

    $20,000
  52. Maureen's Haven IncRiverhead, NY

    Support for shelter, food and mental health services

    $20,000
  53. National Prevention Science Coalition to Improve Lives IncNorth Manchester, IN

    Support national and global wellness community, tech platform

    $15,600
  54. Beth-El Farmworker MinistryWimauma, FL

    Holiday support for at-risk floridians

    $15,000
  55. Guatemalan-Maya CenterLake Worth Beach, FL

    Holiday support for at-risk floridians

    $15,000
  56. Snack & Friends IncNew York, NY

    Support for inclusive adult programs in NYC

    $15,000
  57. A Kids PlaceBrandon, FL

    Support for children's home for neglected and abused children

    $10,000
  58. BABY2BABYLos Angeles, CA

    Support for children and families impacted by la fires

    $10,000
  59. Florida's Unique Education Learning Support IncSt Petersburg, FL

    Support for title i students and teachers

    $10,000
  60. GallopnycHoward Beach, NY

    General support for equine therapy programming

    $10,000
  61. Global GainWashington, DC

    To support for women's leadership development

    $10,000
  62. Great Explorations Children's MuseumSt Petersburg, FL

    To support for children's learning through creativity, play and exploration

    $10,000
  63. Highlands Emergency CouncilHighlands, NC

    Disaster & emergency relief support during hurricane helene

    $10,000
  64. Hope Community Center IncApopka, FL

    Holiday support for at-risk floridians

    $10,000
  65. International Friendship Center of HighlandsHighlands, NC

    Disaster & emergency relief - hurricane helene

    $10,000
  66. La Unified School District Education FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Support for children, teachers and schools impacted by la fires

    $10,000
  67. New Life VillageTampa, FL

    Support for village of foster families, at-risk children and senior citizens

    $10,000
  68. PLUS1 La Fires FundSan Francisco, CA

    Support for communities impacted by la fires

    $10,000
  69. Positive Futures NetworkPoulsbo, WA

    To support positive solutions journalism

    $10,000
  70. Unlock Aid (foreign Aid Bridge Fund)San Francisco, CA

    Support aimed at bridging foreign aid/usaid gap

    $10,000
  71. USA for IomWashington, DC

    To support for at-risk global citizens and migrants

    $10,000
  72. Danny and Ron's RescueRembert, SC

    To support animal rescue and care

    $10,000
  73. Bill Edwards Foundation for the ArtsSt Petersburg, FL

    To support for arts and performances in ST. Petersburg area

    $5,000
  74. Highlands Neighborhood Preservation IncHighlands, NC

    To support for highlands (NC) land, cultural and neighborhood preservation

    $5,000
  75. Hopewill Foundation IncTampa, FL

    Support for nephcure kidney disease organization fund and research.

    $5,000
  76. Liberation in A GenerationLorton, VA

    To support for an inclusive economy

    $5,000
  77. NAACP Legal Defense & Educational FundNew York, NY

    To support social justice efforts

    $5,000
  78. Nest FoundationNew York, NY

    Support for prevention of violence against children and healthy relationships education

    $5,000
  79. Skinner Park Advisory CouncilChicago, IL

    Support the wellness of the skinner park community

    $5,000
  80. Southern Poverty Law Center IncMontgomery, AL

    To support social justice efforts

    $5,000
  81. Paper Chair StudiosDenton, TX

    Support for arts culture development

    $3,000
  82. RacewithoutismSt Petersburg, FL

    Support for race education

    $3,000
  83. The Envision Resolution FoundationThonotosassa, FL

    Barbershop mental health training

    $3,000
  84. Champions for Children Inc (paces Hillsborough)Tampa, FL

    Support child and family welfare services

    $2,500
  85. Suncoast Voices for ChildrenClearwater, FL

    Support for children in foster care programs

    $700
  86. My What If FoundationManalapan, NJ

    Support for mental wellness ai technology

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture9 grants $621,00022% of the total
  2. Philanthropy and grantmaking3 grants $570,00021% of the total
  3. Education5 grants $363,00013% of the total
  4. Human services7 grants $335,00012% of the total
  5. Civil rights5 grants $315,00011% of the total
  6. Mental health3 grants $170,5006% of the total
  7. 12 other causes16 grants $388,70014% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Florida44 grants $3,402,200
  2. New York14 grants $615,000
  3. California7 grants $239,000
  4. North Carolina5 grants $95,000
  5. Illinois3 grants $90,000
  6. District of Columbia3 grants $70,000
  7. Virginia2 grants $65,000
  8. New Jersey2 grants $35,500
  9. Pennsylvania1 grant $35,000
  10. Indiana1 grant $15,600

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Lisa M LamprechtEXECUTIVE DIR. Hours 40Pay $237,705
  • Merrin JenkinsDIRECTOR Hours 3Pay $0
  • Justine CaputiDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Pam WilliamsDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Sheau-Lei EllisonDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Rugiatu JallohDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Maria F GarciaDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Patrick Arthur JacksonDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

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