Roshan Cultural Heritage Institute
Preselected recipients only
Roshan Cultural Heritage Institute is a private foundation in Orlando, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $20,500 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $10,250 and the largest $15,500. 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$20,500
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$10,250
- Largest grant$15,500
- Assets$6.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $760,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.8 million | 6 | $5.5 million |
| 2023 | $760,000 | 3 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $20,500 | 2 | $6.0 million |
How to apply
Roshan Cultural Heritage Institute 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Roshan Cultural Heritage Institute funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in California. It also paid $15,500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Toronto | General operating | $15,500 |
| Iranian Culture and Art Club | General operating | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elahe Omidyar Mir-Djalali
- Pierre Omidyar
- Jan Schneider
- Virginia Hinshaw
- James Bickerton
- Kaveh Abhari
- Arya Mirdjalali
Questions people ask
Does Roshan Cultural Heritage Institute accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Roshan Cultural Heritage Institute give?
$20,500 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $10,250.
Who runs Roshan Cultural Heritage Institute?
Its 2024 filing lists Elahe Omidyar Mir-Djalali (President & Treasurer), Pierre Omidyar (Vice President), Jan Schneider (Secretary) and Virginia Hinshaw (Assistant Treasurer) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Roshan Cultural Heritage Institute fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and arts and culture.