The Parker Foundation aims to support social, arts, community, and educational organizations within San Diego County through partnerships. It operates with a minimal staff and a volunteer board, embodying the American dream by sharing its good fortune with the community. The foundation honors the traditions of philanthropy and voluntarism, recognizing their critical roles in building social and cultural institutions and fostering a vibrant community.
The Parker Foundation Grant program focuses on supporting a broad range of initiatives within San Diego County, including social, arts, community, and educational projects. It emphasizes philanthropy and voluntarism as foundational to creating and sustaining social and cultural institutions. The foundation seeks to share its successes with the community through this grant, contributing to the welfare and enrichment of San Diego residents.