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Jafar Davoody Foundation

Preselected recipients only Houston, Texas · EIN 882785613

Jafar Davoody Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $55,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

How to apply

Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.

Jafar Davoody 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 Jafar Davoody Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$35,000
Texas2$20,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
CA
Scolarship for higher education$20,000
Individual
CA
Scholarship for higher education$15,000
Individual
TX
Education of underserved deserving children$10,000
Individual
TX
scholarchip for higher education$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Jafar Davoody Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Jafar Davoody Foundation give?

$55,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.

Who runs Jafar Davoody Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Jafar R Davvody President (President), Farideh R Davoody (Director) and Ferriduhun Davoody (Director).

What does Jafar Davoody Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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