Nazem Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nazem Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $35,100 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$35,100
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$808,983
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was up from $32,900 the year before.
64% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $26,525 | 15 | $557,394 |
| 2023 | $32,900 | 5 | $672,090 |
| 2024 | $35,100 | 11 | $808,983 |
How to apply
Nazem Family 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.
What Nazem Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $33,250 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $550 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | Promote the arts | $30,000 |
| ICE Theatre of New York | Promote the arts | $1,175 |
| The Buckely School | Promote education | $1,000 |
| St Paul College Foundation | Promote education | $1,000 |
| Chapin School | Promote education | $500 |
| Horace Mann School | Promote education | $500 |
| Undue Medical Debt | Medical assistance | $300 |
| Bridgewater Library Association | Library | $250 |
| Bridgewater Land Trust | Preserve the land | $200 |
| Bridgewater Hilltop Senior Center | Assistance to seniors | $100 |
| Doctors without Borders | Medical care worldwide | $75 |
Officers and trustees
- Fred Nazem
- Susie Gharib Nazem
- Taraneh Nazem
- Alexander Nazem
Questions people ask
Does Nazem Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nazem Family Foundation give?
$35,100 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Nazem Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Fred Nazem (President and Director), Susie Gharib Nazem (Treasurer and Director), Taraneh Nazem (Director) and Alexander Nazem (Director).
What does Nazem Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.