Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.5 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $850,000. 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$2.5 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$850,000
- Assets$25.6 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was up from $965,830 the year before.
24% of its 2024 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 | $965,830 | 19 | $22.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 17 | $25.6 million |
How to apply
Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani 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 Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $2.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $300,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 3 | $40,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| White House Historical Association | Unrestricted | $850,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | Unrestricted | $820,000 |
| Ford's Theatre | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Mercy for Humanity | Unrestricted | $116,000 |
| House of Lebanon | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Library of Congress | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Brent Shapiro Foundation | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| California Rehabilitation Foundation | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Islamic Center of Southern California | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Karam Foundation | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Tourette Association of America | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| USC University Advancement | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Islamic Center of Claremont | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| International College | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Zoe | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Lebanese Medical Association | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| National Kidney Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Ray R Irani
- Kenneth J Anderson
- Ghada Raslan Irani
Questions people ask
Does Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani Foundation give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dr Ray R Irani (Co-Trustee), Kenneth J Anderson (Co-Trustee) and Ghada Raslan Irani (Co-Trustee).
What does Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.