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Parnassus Funds and Parnassus Income Funds – Additional Proxy Materials

Attached hereto is a copy of the form of reminder letter that is being sent to shareholders of the Parnassus Funds, requesting that they vote their shares of the Parnassus Funds at the upcoming special meetings.

Shareholder Services

Shareholder Name

Address 1

Address 2

Address 3

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Re: Parnassus Funds

Dear Shareholder:

We have tried unsuccessfully to contact you, whether by mail or by phone, regarding a very important matter concerning your investment in Parnassus Funds.  This matter pertains to an important operating initiative for the Funds for which we need your consideration and response.

It is very important that we speak to you regarding this matter.  Please call toll-free at 1-888-541-9895between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, or 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday.  At the time of the call, please reference the Investor ID listed below.

INVESTOR PROFILE:

Investor ID:  XXXXXXXX                                                     Security ID:   XXXXXXXX

Shares owned:                                XXXXXXXXXHousehold ID:XXXXXXXX

There is no confidential information required and the call will only take a few moments of your time.  Please contact us as soon as possible.  Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Benjamin E. Allen

Chief Executive Officer

 OFFIICIAL BUSINESSSS_ This is not a scam, fraud or a scheme.  This document relates to your investment in Parnassus Funds.