Semnani Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Semnani Family Foundation is a private foundation in Salt Lake City, Utah. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.6 million in 64 grants; the typical grant was $5,250 and the largest $4.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.6 million
- Number of grants64
- Typical grant$5,250
- Largest grant$4.0 million
- Assets$144 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.3 million the year before.
75% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.3 million | 53 | $146 million |
| 2024 | $5.6 million | 64 | $144 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Khosrow Semnani PO Box 11623, Salt Lake City, UT 84147 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (801) 321-7725 |
| What to submit | Applications should be mailed in the form of a letter. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Semnani Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $4.0 million |
| Utah | 50 | $1.3 million |
| Iowa | 2 | $255,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $100,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $14,727 |
| New York | 2 | $10,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $978 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Donor Advised Fund | General cont | $4.0 million |
| Utah Community Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship | General cont | $500,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services | General cont | $250,000 |
| Neighborhood House Association | General cont | $125,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General cont | $110,054 |
| Advancing American Freedom Foundation | General cont | $100,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | General cont | $75,000 |
| Westminster College | General cont | $60,000 |
| US Friends of Amar | General cont | $50,000 |
| Huntsman Mental Health Foundation | General cont | $20,000 |
| Primary Children's Hospital | General cont | $20,000 |
| Usu Institute for Land Water & Air | General cont | $20,000 |
| Utah AIDS Foundation | General cont | $20,000 |
| Utah Heritage & Arts Foundation | General cont | $20,000 |
| ACLU of Utah Foundation Inc | General cont | $15,000 |
| Islamic Society of Bosniaks Salt Lake Utah | General cont | $15,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General cont | $14,727 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Salt Lake | General cont | $12,500 |
| Rotary Club of Salt Lake City | General cont | $11,100 |
| University of Utah - Department of Biomedical Engineering | General cont | $11,000 |
| American Red Cross Ut & NV Region | General cont | $10,000 |
| Cathedral of the Madeleine | General cont | $10,000 |
| Center for Medical Innovation | General cont | $10,000 |
| David Eccles School of Business | General cont | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General cont | $10,000 |
| Islamic Society of Greater SLC | General cont | $10,000 |
| Madina Masjid | General cont | $10,000 |
| Orrin G Hatch Foundation | General cont | $10,000 |
| PBS Utah | General cont | $10,000 |
| Souper Bowl of Caring Inc | General cont | $10,000 |
| Maliheh Free Clinic | General cont | $9,258 |
| The Utah's First Lady Foundation | General cont | $5,500 |
| Antelope Lending Library | General cont | $5,000 |
| Ballet West | General cont | $5,000 |
| Chabad Lubavitch of Utah Inc | General cont | $5,000 |
| Congregation Kol Ami | General cont | $5,000 |
| Family Promise of Ogden | General cont | $5,000 |
| Friends on the Spectrum | General cont | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of Utah | General cont | $5,000 |
| Ij & Jeanne Wagner Jewish Community Ctr | General cont | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Khosrow Semnani
- Shirin Kia
- Ghazaleh Semnani
- Taymour Semnani
Questions people ask
Does Semnani Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Semnani Family Foundation give?
$5.6 million in tax year 2024, across 64 grants, with a typical grant of $5,250.
Who runs Semnani Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Khosrow Semnani (Director), Shirin Kia (Director), Ghazaleh Semnani (Director) and Taymour Semnani (Director).
What does Semnani Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, faith communities and health.