Mehran Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mehran Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Ramon, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $154,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$154,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2024 was up from $77,500 the year before.
88% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $77,500 | 3 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $154,000 | 8 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Mehran 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $101,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Area Council Foundation | General support | $50,000 |
| Harvard Kennedy School of Government | General support | $50,000 |
| Uc Berkely Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Presidio Trust | General support | $10,000 |
| San Francisco Ballet | General support | $10,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations Annual Fund | General support | $2,500 |
| Maven Project | General support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexander Mehran
- David M Fields
- David Jew
- Alexander R Mehran Jr
Questions people ask
Does Mehran Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mehran Family Foundation give?
$154,000 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Mehran Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alexander Mehran (Director), David M Fields (Secretary), David Jew (Chief Financial Officer) and Alexander R Mehran Jr (President/Ceo).