Farrehi Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Farrehi Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Swartz Creek, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $143,375 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $56,000. 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$143,375
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$56,000
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2025 was up from $32,825 the year before.
73% 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 | $314,750 | 17 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $32,825 | 11 | $3.8 million |
| 2025 | $143,375 | 15 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
Farrehi Family Foundation Inc 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 Farrehi Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 12 | $77,375 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $56,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Schwab Daf Classical Ethics Fund | General | $56,000 |
| University of Michigan | General | $54,000 |
| Cranbrook Schools | General | $5,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | General | $5,000 |
| St Stanislaus Church | General | $5,000 |
| US Naval Academy | General | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General | $3,000 |
| Genesee Wind Symphony | General | $2,500 |
| Diocean Services Appeal | General | $2,500 |
| Special Olympics | General | $2,000 |
| Grand Blanc Community Schools | General | $2,000 |
| Michigan Public Radio | General | $500 |
| Msu Wkar (NPR) | General | $500 |
| First Tee of Eastern Michigan | General | $250 |
| Grand Blanc Educational Foundation | General | $125 |
Officers and trustees
- Cyrus Farrehi
- Lisa Miserlian
- Z Jane Farrehi
- Paul Farrehi
- Peter Farrehi
- Mary Delzer
Questions people ask
Does Farrehi Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Farrehi Family Foundation Inc give?
$143,375 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Farrehi Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Cyrus Farrehi (President), Lisa Miserlian (Director), Z Jane Farrehi (Treasurer) and Paul Farrehi (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Farrehi Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.