Houtan Scholarship Foundation
Accepts applications
Houtan Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $54,500 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $23,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$54,500
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$23,000
- Assets$5,189
Giving in 2025 was up from $17,923 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10,500 | 3 | $13,473 |
| 2024 | $17,923 | 5 | $5,206 |
| 2025 | $54,500 | 9 | $5,189 |
How to apply
| Contact | Mina Houtan PHD 300 Central Avenue, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (609) 513-2727 |
| What to submit | Standard application form |
| Restrictions | 1) applicant must be presently attending or anticipate attending an accredited school.2) applicant should have working knowledge of parsi and demonstrate an active interest in iranian culture, heritage, and literature.3) applicant must have superior academic performance or a significant increase of academic performance over the course of his/her academic career.4) financial need is a factor in determining scholarship recipients. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Houtan Scholarship Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $7,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $23,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $7,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $3,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $3,500 |
| New York | 1 | $3,500 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Templeton 529 | Scholarship | $23,000 |
| Maryland Institute College of Art | Scholarship | $7,000 |
| Technical University Dortmund | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| University of Michigan | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Columbia University | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Simon Fraser University | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| Yale University | Scholarship | $3,500 |
| American University Sa | Scholarship | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mina Houtan PHD
- Khosro Houtan
- Khashayar Salartash
Questions people ask
Does Houtan Scholarship Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Houtan Scholarship Foundation give?
$54,500 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Houtan Scholarship Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mina Houtan PHD (Trustee), Khosro Houtan (Trustee) and Khashayar Salartash (Trustee).
What does Houtan Scholarship Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.