Parviz Kamangar Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Parviz Kamangar Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $195,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $125,000. 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$195,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $152,000 the year before.
33% 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 | $251,000 | 7 | $0 |
| 2024 | $152,000 | 6 | $0 |
| 2025 | $195,000 | 6 | $0 |
How to apply
Parviz Kamangar Charitable 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 Parviz Kamangar Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $155,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Harris Scholarship Foundation | Unrestricted cash contribution | $125,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Unrestricted cash contribution | $25,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Unrestricted cash contribution | $20,000 |
| NW Society of Colon Cancer | Unrestricted cash contribution | $10,000 |
| American Society of Colorectal Surg | Unrestricted cash contribution | $10,000 |
| Roya Foundation | Unrestricted cash contribution | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Parviz Kamangar
Questions people ask
Does Parviz Kamangar Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Parviz Kamangar Charitable Foundation give?
$195,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Parviz Kamangar Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Parviz Kamangar (Chairman).
What does Parviz Kamangar Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.