Amin Arasteh Foundation
Historical FunderLos Angeles, California · EIN 27-3743182 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,660 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | LEYLA MOSTAFAVI |
|---|---|
| Address | 12400 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 1455, LOS ANGELES CA 90025 |
| Phone | 3108209400 |
| INFO@ARASTEHFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE BELOW DOCUMENTS. - APPLICATION - WRITE AN ESSAY ABOUT YOURSELF, YOUR GOALS, THE CHALLENGES YOU HAVE OVERCOME AND WHY YOU SHOULD BE A RECIPIENT OF THIS SCHOLARSHIP (THIS ESSAY SHOULD BE IN 500 WORDS OR MORE) - LETTER OF RECOMMENDATIONS MUST BE FROM A CURRENT OR FORMER TEACHER OR INSTRUCTOR - AN ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT, SEALED AND SENT DIRECTLY TO OUR OFFICE - RECENT TAX RETURN FOR YOU AND/OR YOUR PARENT(S)/GUARDIAN - FINANCIAL AID BREAKDOWN (LIST SCHOLARSHIP, LOAN, OTHER FUNDING AMOUNT) - ACADEMIC EXPENSES - UNDERGRADUATE/GRADUATE COURSE STRUCTURE (COURSES YOU NEED TO TAKE TO GRADUATE) |
| Deadlines | MAY 30 |
| Restrictions | WE GIVE PREFERENCE TO IRANIAN-AMERICAN STUDENTS; ONLY GEOGRAPHICAL LIMITATION IS WITHIN UNITED STATES; FOR 2019, OUR GRANT HAS GENERALLY BEEN 2,800 PER STUDENT/SEMESTER. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iranian Scholarship Foundation | Menlo Park, CA | Scholarship | $50,000 |
| Iranian American Women Foundation | Irvine, CA | Scholarship | $8,660 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $58,660 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Jun 28, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202401809349100210
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-3743182
- Profile updated Nov 10, 2026
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