Nadjafi Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nadjafi Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $56,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $20,000. 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$56,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was up from $50,900 the year before.
63% of its 2025 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 | $60,000 | 2 | $923,739 |
| 2024 | $50,900 | 5 | $988,419 |
| 2025 | $56,500 | 8 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Nadjafi 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $22,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $4,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Iranian Scholarship Fund | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Moms Against Poverty | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Amnesty International of the USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| United Abolitionists Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| United States Association for Unhcr | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Heidi Maboudi Nadjafi
Questions people ask
Does Nadjafi Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nadjafi Family Foundation give?
$56,500 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Nadjafi Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Heidi Maboudi Nadjafi (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).