Y&s Nazarian Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Y&s Nazarian Family Foundation is a private foundation in Beverly Hills, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.1 million in 36 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $2.0 million. 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$3.1 million
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$22.9 million
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2024 was down from $8.4 million the year before.
78% 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 | $8.4 million | 32 | $22.8 million |
| 2024 | $3.1 million | 36 | $22.9 million |
How to apply
Y&s Nazarian 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Y&s Nazarian Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 19 | $2.6 million |
| Florida | 2 | $345,000 |
| New York | 9 | $85,750 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $80,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sheba Medical Center | General support | $2.0 million |
| Gulliver Prepatory School | General support | $300,000 |
| Skirball Cultural Center | General support | $250,000 |
| Ima Foundation | General support | $142,146 |
| Visionary Women | General support | $85,000 |
| The Washington Institute | General support | $50,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General support | $50,000 |
| Emina's Hand Foundation | General support | $45,000 |
| Aid Coalition | General support | $25,000 |
| Renew Democracy Initiative | General support | $25,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art | General support | $20,000 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew University Inc | General support | $18,000 |
| Uc Regents | General support | $17,400 |
| Hammer Museum | General support | $15,000 |
| Jewish Journal | General support | $10,000 |
| Heart of Los Angeles Youth Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Global Jewry LTD | General support | $10,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Artis | General support | $10,000 |
| Hillel at UCLA | General support | $5,000 |
| Looking Above and Beyond Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| The Jewish Museum | General support | $5,000 |
| Albanian & American Open Hand Association Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| JQ International | General support | $2,500 |
| Hope Foundation of Iranian-American Jewish Communities Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Youth Renewal Fund | General support | $2,500 |
| Wizo Los Angeles | General support | $2,300 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General support | $2,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General support | $2,000 |
| Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors | General support | $2,000 |
| Sinai Temple | General support | $1,800 |
| American Friends of the Israel Museum | General support | $1,250 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater la | General support | $1,000 |
| Payam Weekly Magazine | General support | $1,000 |
| American Friends of Beit Issie Shapiro Inc | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Soraya J Nazarian
- David Nazarian
- Sharon Nazarian
- Shulamit Nazarian
Questions people ask
Does Y&s Nazarian Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Y&s Nazarian Family Foundation give?
$3.1 million in tax year 2024, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Y&s Nazarian Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Soraya J Nazarian (Trustee), David Nazarian (Cfo), Sharon Nazarian (President) and Shulamit Nazarian (Trustee).
What does Y&s Nazarian Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.