Shokooh Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shokooh Foundation is a private foundation in Laguna Beach, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $288,500 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $42,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$288,500
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$42,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$10.8 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $73,000 the year before.
60% 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 | $73,000 | 4 | $9.0 million |
| 2024 | $288,500 | 5 | $10.8 million |
How to apply
Shokooh 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $146,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 1 | $42,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Child | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Moms Against Poverty | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Project Sunshine | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $42,000 |
| Network of Iranian American Professionals of Orange County | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $31,500 |
| La Center for Law & Justice | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Farrokh Shokooh
- Nikta Shokooh
- Mohsen H Hashemi
- Majid M Zarrinkelk
- Nader Khoshniyati
- Majid Azartash
- Siamak Sedghi
- Farhad Arvin
Questions people ask
Does Shokooh Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shokooh Foundation give?
$288,500 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $42,000.
Who runs Shokooh Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Farrokh Shokooh (Trustee), Nikta Shokooh (Trustee), Mohsen H Hashemi (Co-Trustee) and Majid M Zarrinkelk (Co-Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.