Ghadar Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ghadar Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $424,364 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $337,364. 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$424,364
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$337,364
- Assets$14.0 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was down from $619,942 the year before.
60% 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 | $360,268 | 15 | $9.5 million |
| 2024 | $619,942 | 7 | $12.8 million |
| 2025 | $424,364 | 10 | $14.0 million |
How to apply
Ghadar 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 Ghadar Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 1 | $337,364 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $31,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Funds - Schwab Charitable Fund | Grant making | $337,364 |
| Center for Strategic and International Studies | Research | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University | Support | $25,000 |
| University of Oxford North American Office | Support | $10,000 |
| Roper St Francis Foundation | Support | $10,000 |
| Scripp College | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| MIT | Support | $5,000 |
| Cosmos Club | Support | $5,000 |
| Chi Phi Fraternity | Support | $1,000 |
| Hillwood Estate Museum and Gardens | Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Fariborz Ghadar
- Anna Ghadar
- John Ghadar
Questions people ask
Does Ghadar Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ghadar Foundation give?
$424,364 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Ghadar Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Fariborz Ghadar (Chair and President), Anna Ghadar (Director and Secretary) and John Ghadar (Director and Treasurer).
What does Ghadar Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.