Abbaszadeh Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Abbaszadeh Foundation is a private foundation in Aspen, Colorado. In tax year 2023 it gave $1.6 million in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $1.3 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$1.6 million
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$0
How to apply
Abbaszadeh 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 Abbaszadeh Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1.3 million |
| California | 3 | $155,000 |
| New York | 2 | $125,125 |
| Colorado | 5 | $4,143 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Fund | To increase philanthropy and maximize its impact over time. | $1.3 million |
| Center for Inquiry | To foster a secular society based on reason, science, freedom of inquiry, and humanist values. | $125,000 |
| The California Partners Project | To harbess the ingenuity of all its people to lead the nation and world in addressing the challenges of gender equity and impact of media and technology on child development. | $100,000 |
| The Edible Schoolyard Project | To help transform the health of children by designing hands-on educational experiences in the garden, kitchen, and cafeteria that connect children to food, nature, and to each other. | $50,000 |
| Mehr Organization | To promote health, compassionate, vibrant organization where to be the most effective social service provider to the iranian-american community in the greater sacramento area. | $5,000 |
| Theatre Aspen | To produce world class entertainment and arts programming in an engaging and personal way, through transformative and enriching live performance art. | $2,500 |
| Aspen School District | To provide individualized learning experiences. | $1,036 |
| Rocky Mountain PBS | To support public programming. | $300 |
| Aspen Youth Center | To provide a safe and supportive place where youth connect, learn, and grow during their out of school hours. | $207 |
| International Rescue Committee | To help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster. | $125 |
| Aspen Public Radio | To support, nourish, and enrich our community by providing information, entertaining, and educational radio and digital programming. | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Reza Abbaszadeh
- Debra Abbaszadeh
- Stephen Kane
Questions people ask
Does Abbaszadeh Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Abbaszadeh Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2023, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Abbaszadeh Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Reza Abbaszadeh (President and Director), Debra Abbaszadeh (Secretary/ Chairman and Di) and Stephen Kane (Treasurer and Director).
What does Abbaszadeh Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, youth programs and human services.