The Albert Parvin Foundation
The Albert Parvin Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to charitable giving and support across various causes. Its mission is reflected in its funding priorities, which include support for cancer-related organizations, food banks, Jewish community initiatives, arts and culture nonprofits, and health charities. The foundation serves a diverse range of populations and sectors, demonstrating a commitment to community service and social welfare. While it primarily supports organizations in California, it also provides funding to recipients in Idaho, New York, and Hawaii, among other locations.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize charitable nonprofit (often California-based or with a clear CA presence) seeking modest operating or program support in areas the foundation has previously funded (arts and culture, Jewish community services, food security, health/cancer support, and community services).
Good Fit
- • Organization serves or has programs in California.
- • Request size aligns with observed grants (typical range $2K–$25K, median around $5K).
- • Work aligns with arts/culture, Jewish community organizations, food banks, health/cancer support, or local social services.
- • Able to submit a concise written description by mail or phone-based contact on a rolling basis.
Geography
Giving is concentrated in California (about 73% of dollars) but the foundation funded recipients across nine states in the latest year, showing state-level regional focus rather than strictly local or fully national reach.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a large and diverse set of recipients (62 distinct organizations) across multiple sectors; many grantees are returning but the portfolio remains broad for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new entrants exists (13 new recipients in the latest year and similar new-recipient counts in prior years), and a clear rolling submission route with simple written application instructions is provided, supporting the plausibility that unfamiliar applicants can join the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
