Azar Foundation for Children of the World
Historical FunderPotomac, Maryland · EIN 52-7298972 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | The Azar Foundation for Children |
|---|---|
| Address | 9121 Persimmon Tree Rd, Potomac MD 20854 |
| Phone | 3017923416 |
| shahindmafi@aol.com | |
| Form and materials | Applications should be submitted in writing and must include a description of the project, amount requested, and evidence of 501(c)(3) status. Supporting documentation and budgets are encouraged. |
| Deadlines | Applications accepted year-round; no set deadlines |
| Restrictions | No grants are made to individuals or for political purposes. Grants are limited to qualified 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. |
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
75% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridianorg | Washington, DC | General donation | $50,000 |
| Washington Center for Education | Olympia, WA | General donation | $20,000 |
| John F Kennedy Center | Washington, DC | General donation | $10,000 |
| Young Concert Artis | New York, NY | General donation | $10,000 |
| Marshal University Foundation | Huntington, WV | General donation | $10,000 |
| Regents of the University of California | Oakland, CA | General donation | $10,000 |
| Washington Educational and Cultural | Reston, VA | General donation | $10,000 |
| Washington Global Public School | Washington, DC | General donation | $10,000 |
| Visionary Foundation | Rockville, MD | General donation | $10,000 |
| Together for Others | Westlake, MD | General donation | $8,000 |
| Eduqate Girls Now | Ojai, CA | General donation | $8,000 |
| Alabaster House | Laytonsville, MD | General donation | $5,150 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($22,900). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $184,050 | 14 |
| 2023 | $204,519 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349107440
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-7298972
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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