Handjani Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Handjani Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $260,190 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $17,582 and the largest $125,000. 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$260,190
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$17,582
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$2,511
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $75,620 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 | $70,051 | 9 | $499 |
| 2024 | $75,620 | 7 | $2,834 |
| 2025 | $260,190 | 8 | $2,511 |
How to apply
Handjani 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Handjani Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $174,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $60,163 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $26,027 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Weill Cornell Medicine | Support cancer prevention program | $125,000 |
| The Quincy Institute for Responsibl | Support ideas in pursuit of diplomac | $50,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Arts NYC | Support programming on persian art | $40,000 |
| Boston College | Scholarship funding for students | $25,000 |
| National Iranian American Council | Support research and education | $10,163 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldston School or | Support need-based scholarships | $7,000 |
| Friends of Montessori Foundation | Support need-based scholarships | $2,000 |
| Pan-Massachusetts Challenge | Cancer research at dana farber inst. | $1,027 |
Officers and trustees
- Amirali Handjani
- Sara Handjani
- Shahab Handjanirafi
Questions people ask
Does Handjani Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Handjani Foundation give?
$260,190 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $17,582.
Who runs Handjani Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Amirali Handjani (Managing Dir), Sara Handjani (Director) and Shahab Handjanirafi (Director).
What does Handjani Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and education.