Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $812,208 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $406,104 and the largest $482,697. 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$812,208
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$406,104
- Largest grant$482,697
- Assets$19.2 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $939,064 the year before.
50% 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 | $550,589 | 1 | $17.3 million |
| 2024 | $939,064 | 1 | $18.1 million |
| 2025 | $812,208 | 2 | $19.2 million |
How to apply
Encyclopaedia Iranica 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 Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in California. It also paid $482,697 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $329,511 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Toronto | Research grant | $482,697 |
| University of California | Research grant | $329,511 |
Officers and trustees
- Ramine Rouhani
- Sara Khalili
- Soodabeh Nelson
- Houtan Aghili
- Bahman Khosravi-Sichani
- Talla Saghafi Mountjoy
- Ardavan Nozari
- Kamran Parandian
- Chase Robinson
Questions people ask
Does Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation Inc give?
$812,208 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $406,104.
Who runs Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Ramine Rouhani (Chairman), Sara Khalili (Vice Chair), Soodabeh Nelson (Treasurer) and Houtan Aghili (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Encyclopaedia Iranica Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and international.