Parish brings a wealth of experience having worked across the football, community and sports development sectors for the past 20 years.
His previous roles include director of education and inclusion at Burnley FC in the Community, and chief operating officer at Charlton Athletic Community Trust.
Chairman of LFC Foundation, Gavin Laws, said: “Matt’s appointment is excellent news for the LFC Foundation; we’re certain that he has the quality and experience to drive the charity forward.
“LFC Foundation is currently in great shape, and Matt’s appointment reflects our desire for continued growth, enabling us to help more young people in Merseyside and beyond.