Farzaneh Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Farzaneh Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $814,139 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $400,000. 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$814,139
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.9 million the year before.
38% 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 | $1.9 million | 16 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $814,139 | 13 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Farzaneh 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.
What Farzaneh Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 10 | $779,139 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc | Farzaneh Family Endowed Chair in OU Ophthalmology | $400,000 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $315,139 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Oklahoma Islamic Academy LLC | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Norman Alcohol Information Center Inc | The Virtue Center | $10,000 |
| Norman Regional Health Foundation | Equipped for Tomorrow campaign | $10,000 |
| Razi Health Foundation Inc | Cancer patients fund | $10,000 |
| Rotary Club 29 Foundation | Impact Endowment fund | $10,000 |
| Individual | Hardship Assistance Grant | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Individual | Hardship Assistance Grant | $3,000 |
| Individual | Hardship Assistance Grant | $3,000 |
| Individual | Hardship Assistance Grant | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Azam Farzaneh
- Hajeh Farzaneh
- Jalal Farzaneh
- M Ali Farzaneh
- M Hossein Farzaneh
- Mohammad Farzaneh
- Mohammed R Farzaneh
- Vahid Farzaneh
Questions people ask
Does Farzaneh Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Farzaneh Family Foundation give?
$814,139 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Farzaneh Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Azam Farzaneh (Dir), Hajeh Farzaneh (Dir), Jalal Farzaneh (VP) and M Ali Farzaneh (Dir) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Farzaneh Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.