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The Taheri Foundation

Preselected recipients only Ann Arbor, Michigan · EIN 656294839

The Taheri Foundation is a private foundation in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $59,246 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $14,746. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $155,000 the year before.

13% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$155,00012$3.0 million
2024$59,2468$3.1 million

How to apply

The Taheri 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Taheri Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$20,000
Maryland1$14,746
New Mexico1$6,000
District of Columbia1$5,000
Minnesota1$5,000
Virginia1$5,000
Michigan1$3,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 8 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Doctors Without Borders USA
Hagerstown, MD
For use by donee organization for the purpose for which they are exempt$14,746
Save the Redwoods League
San Francisco, CA
For use by donee organization for the purpose for which they are exempt$10,000
Sonoma Land Trust
Santa Rosa, CA
For use by donee organization for the purpose for which they are exempt$10,000
Taos Behavioral Health
Taos, NM
For use by donee organization for the purpose for which they are exempt$6,000
Care USA
Merrifield, VA
For use by donee organization for the purpose for which they are exempt$5,000
International Rescue Committee
Albert Lea, MN
For use by donee organization for the purpose for which they are exempt$5,000
United Palenstinian Appeal
Washington DC, DC
For use by donee organization for the purpose for which they are exempt$5,000
Michigan Nature Association
Okemos, MI
For use by donee organization for the purpose for which they are exempt$3,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Taheri Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Taheri Foundation give?

$59,246 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.

Who runs The Taheri Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Linda Woodworth (Trustee).

What does The Taheri Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly international and environment and conservation.

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