In this episode, we explore how the Ralph M. Parsons Foundation is doing philanthropy differently—and the transformative results it’s generating for All Peoples Community Center in South Los Angeles.

Through insights drawn from the 2022–2023 Annual Reports and partnership research, we dive into:

• How this partnership exemplifies responsive, trust-based philanthropy, empowering All Peoples to allocate funds where they’re needed most
• The critical role of flexible general operating support in keeping doors open, staff paid, and 6,600+ residents served annually
• The impact of capital support, including the Greater Access, Greater Impact ADA Project, which:
• Installed a full-service elevator, new ramps, accessible kitchen upgrades, and lobby improvements
• Opened up vital programs to 575+ individuals with disabilities, including youth services, case management, and workshops
• Why capital grants matter: most program-specific funders don’t cover the infrastructure that makes programs possible
• APCC’s high efficiency model, with 85–87% of all expenses going directly to program services
• Parsons’ position in the $100,000+ donor category, consistently supporting both facility upgrades and long-term operations

This episode is a case study in what it looks like when funders invest not just in what nonprofits do—but in how they do it. The result: expanded access, deeper impact, and a stronger, more sustainable community center.

🎧 Tune in and reflect: What could our communities achieve if more funders invested in the foundations—not just the programs—of local nonprofits?