Mar-Tei Padash Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mar-Tei Padash Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2025 it gave $46,600 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$46,600
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$933,526
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $42,000 the year before.
67% 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 | $50,000 | 10 | $945,791 |
| 2024 | $42,000 | 5 | $944,317 |
| 2025 | $46,600 | 9 | $933,526 |
How to apply
Mar-Tei Padash 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 Mar-Tei Padash Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Hawaii.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 5 | $21,600 |
| New York | 2 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood | To provide funding to support donee's operation. | $10,000 |
| Hawai'i Public Radio | To provide funding to support donee organization's operation. | $10,000 |
| Grapevine Giving Foundation | To provide funding to support donee organization's operation. | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | To provide funding to support donee's operation. | $5,000 |
| The Pantry by Feeding Hawaii Together | To provide funding to support donee organization's operation. | $5,000 |
| Public Schools of Hawaii | To provide funding to support donee organization's operation. | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Health & Harm Reduction Center | To provide funding to support donee organization's operation. | $5,000 |
| Kroc Center | To provide funding to support donee's operation. | $1,000 |
| Ballet Hawaii | To provide funding to support donee organization's operation. | $600 |
Officers and trustees
- Marjan Azimi
- Teimour Riahi
- Leilani Riahi
Questions people ask
Does Mar-Tei Padash Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mar-Tei Padash Foundation give?
$46,600 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Mar-Tei Padash Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Marjan Azimi (Director and President), Teimour Riahi (Director and Vice President) and Leilani Riahi (Director and Secretary).
What does Mar-Tei Padash Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.