Mashhoon Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mashhoon Family Foundation is a private foundation in Vernon, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 36 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $475,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.3 million
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$475,000
- Assets$17,710
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
23% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 41 | $6,998 |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 35 | $8,730 |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 36 | $17,710 |
How to apply
Mashhoon Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Mashhoon Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $478,000 |
| California | 26 | $391,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $360,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $16,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orbis International | Transform lives through access to quality eye health. | $475,000 |
| Ashoka | Collaborate to transform institutions and cultures worldwide for the good of society | $350,000 |
| Iscc | Access to treatmennt for unprivileged children with cancer | $110,000 |
| St Judes Children's Hospital | Help the world understands, treat and defeat childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases | $100,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | Medical care to children | $50,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Eliminate alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research | $25,000 |
| American Diabetis Association | Fight against diabetes and fight for those affected by diabetes. | $10,000 |
| Cal State University Los Angeles | Promote higher education. | $10,000 |
| Covenant House of California | To help youth experiencing homelessness | $10,000 |
| Poseiden Foundation | Enhance the quality of life and create positive outlets for youth | $10,000 |
| Cal State University Long Beach | Promote higher education. | $7,500 |
| California State University Fullerton | Promote higher education. | $7,500 |
| Long Beach City College | Promote higher education | $7,500 |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | Promote higher education | $7,500 |
| University of Houston | Promote higher education. | $7,500 |
| Cal Poly Pomona | Promote higher education. | $5,000 |
| Laguna College of Art & Design | Promote higher education | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Valley College | Promote higher education | $5,000 |
| Stanford | Promote higher education | $5,000 |
| University of California Irvine | Promote higher education. | $5,000 |
| University of California Los Angeles | Promote higher education. | $5,000 |
| University of California San Diego | Promote higher education. | $5,000 |
| Valencia Community College | Promote higher education | $5,000 |
| Cal State Dominguez Hills | Promote higher education | $2,500 |
| California Healing Arts College | Promote higher education | $2,500 |
| California State University Northridge | Promote higher education. | $2,500 |
| East Los Angeles City College | Promote higher education | $2,500 |
| Loyola Marymount University | Promote higher education | $2,500 |
| New York University | Promote higher education | $2,500 |
| UNC Charlotte | Promote higher education | $2,500 |
| University of California Santa Barbara | Promote higher education | $2,500 |
| University of Southern California | Promote higher education | $2,500 |
| The G Family Foundation | To promote philanthropic cause of the foundation. | $1,500 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Work towards curing leukemia, lymphoma, hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. | $500 |
| Individual | To help individuals who are in hardship | $500 |
| Uc Berkeley Foundation | To promote philanthropic cause of the foundation. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Hamid R Mashhoon
- Mahasti Mashhoon
Questions people ask
Does Mashhoon Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mashhoon Family Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Mashhoon Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Hamid R Mashhoon (Director) and Mahasti Mashhoon (Director).
What does Mashhoon Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and youth programs.