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Vafa Foundation Inc

Accepts applications Indianapolis, Indiana · EIN 273597377

Vafa Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,100 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $10,100 and the largest $10,100. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$00$151,960
2024$00$169,850
2025$10,1001$183,322

How to apply

ContactVafa Foundation Inc
8349 Union Chapel Road, Indianapolis, IN 46240
Phone or email(317) 334-7744
What to submitThe foundation has not yet developed applications for scholarships and other educational grants. In the future, however, the foundation may use applications that include some or all of the following: a transcript of prior academic, musical, literary, and/or other achievements, depending on the type of scholarship or other educational grant to be awarded. A report of performance on tests designed to measure ability and aptitude. A description of financial need. An essay written by the applicant describing the applicant's interests and aspirations. A description of past involvement in extracurricular activities. A list of honors and recognitions. Written recommendations by individuals not related to the applicant. The names of the educational institutions to which the applicant intends to apply.
DeadlinesOngoing
RestrictionsWith respect to scholarships awarded for regular study at an educational institution, each such scholarship generally will continue for the designated term of the scholarship during the recipient's course of study at such institution, so long as the recipient maintains satisfactory progress toward completion of his or her course of study and otherwise conforms to the terms and conditions of this procedure. With respect to scholarships and other educational grants used to achieve a specific; objective or to enhance recipients' capacities or skills, the foundation will use the supervision procedures described below to ensure that recipients use such scholarships and other educational grants only for the purpose of developing fully and productively their exceptional talents.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Vafa Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Washington.

StateGrantsAmount
Washington1$10,100

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Mona Foundation
Kirklan, WA
Contribution to the general operating fund for the purpose of scholarship.$10,100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Vafa Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Ongoing.

How much does Vafa Foundation Inc give?

$10,100 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $10,100.

Who runs Vafa Foundation Inc?

Its 2025 filing lists Zia Loghmani (Chair), Mary T Loghmani (Secretary), Sarah B Tabesh (Treasurer) and Nathan T Loghmani (Director).

What does Vafa Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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