Mehr Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mehr Foundation is a private foundation in Lewes, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $2,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $2,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$17,042
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $5,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,000 | 1 | $15,554 |
| 2024 | $5,000 | 1 | $19,662 |
| 2025 | $2,000 | 1 | $17,042 |
How to apply
Mehr 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 Mehr Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Bijan Ghaisar Foundation | Provide help to dozens of organizations fighting police brutality, racial injustice, gun violence prevention, food insecurity, health & education inequities as well as building and promoting cultural values both in the u.s. And overseas. | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Vahid Noshirvani
Questions people ask
Does Mehr Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mehr Foundation give?
$2,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Mehr Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Vahid Noshirvani (Treasurer).
What does Mehr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, community development and education.