Jean Paul Ohadi Memorial Foundation
Accepts applications
Jean Paul Ohadi Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Northbrook, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $600,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.5 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$20.2 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was up from $307,000 the year before.
71% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $307,000 | 13 | $15.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 14 | $20.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Cynthia Drey 730 Scenic Ranch Center, Fairview, TX 75069 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (972) 881-5399 |
| What to submit | Gay or lesbian youth (17 years or older), who is an Illinois resident applying to attend (or currently attending) a post-secondary education institution |
| Deadlines | May 6, 2025 |
| Restrictions | Affirmation of one's gay or lesbian identity is the only limitation or restriction for this scholarship. |
What Jean Paul Ohadi Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 9 | $1.2 million |
| New York | 1 | $280,000 |
| California | 3 | $22,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rotary International | Humanitarian | $600,000 |
| Brain & Behavior Reserach | Mental health | $280,000 |
| Youth Services | Human services | $230,000 |
| Josselyn Center | Mental health | $190,000 |
| NAMI Chicago | Mental health | $146,197 |
| Global Purpose Group | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| BBB Kids | Human services | $9,500 |
| Asha Wallace | Education | $2,500 |
| Olivia Spencer | Education | $2,500 |
| Elizabeth Salmons | Education | $2,500 |
| Emma Loren | Education | $2,500 |
| Samantha Dethrow | Education | $2,500 |
| Chris Chi | Education | $2,500 |
| Mila Armstrong | Education | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Ohadi
- Cynthia Drey
- Ali Riazi
- Kimberly Vatis
Questions people ask
Does Jean Paul Ohadi Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 6, 2025.
How much does Jean Paul Ohadi Memorial Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Jean Paul Ohadi Memorial Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Paul Ohadi (President), Cynthia Drey (Secretary), Ali Riazi (Director) and Kimberly Vatis (Secretary).
What does Jean Paul Ohadi Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, international and human services.