Ovissi Foundation
Accepts applications
Ovissi Foundation is a private foundation in Reston, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $11,500 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$11,500
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$52,119
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $48,294 |
| 2024 | $11,500 | 3 | $52,119 |
How to apply
| Contact | Maryam Ovissi 1381 Park Lake Drive, Reston, VA 20190 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (202) 607-0754, galleryovissi@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Applications are posted on our website. Complete the google form on our website and and e-mail the required information to the organization. Applications must include the applicant's artist bio and photo, official id, at least 10 images, and a letter of recommendation by a professor affiliated with the m.f.a. Program the applicant artist is enrolled in. |
| Deadlines | Submissions are due by march 1st, and scholarships will be granted by may 1st. |
| Restrictions | Applicants must be enrolled in a masters of fine arts program, be a U.S. Citizen, and have at least one parent of iranian heritage. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ovissi Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 3 | $11,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Artistic award recipient - for production of concert on music from varying regions in iran | $5,000 |
| Individual | Artistic award recipient - for production of an exhibition and book on the women of the shahnameh | $5,000 |
| Individual | Mfa scholarship recipient | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Maryam Ovissi
- Nasser Ovissi
Questions people ask
Does Ovissi Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Submissions are due by march 1st, and scholarships will be granted by may 1st..
How much does Ovissi Foundation give?
$11,500 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ovissi Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Maryam Ovissi (Trustee) and Nasser Ovissi (Trustee).
What does Ovissi Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.