Farzaneh Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 47-4903206 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1M
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$4.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc | Norman, OK | to create Farzaneh Family Lecturer of Persian Language and Literature position | $500,000 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc | Norman, OK | General & Unrestricted | $160,000 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc | Norman, OK | Farzaneh Family Scholarship Fund | $155,000 |
| International Society for Children With Cancer | Irvine, CA | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Paaia Fund | Washington, DC | PAAIA for Educational Purposes | $25,000 |
| Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | Foreword Capital Campaign | $20,000 |
| Norman Alcohol Information Center Inc | Norman, OK | The Virtue Center | $10,000 |
| Norman Regional Health Foundation | Norman, OK | Equipped for Tomorrow campaign | $10,000 |
| University of Maryland College Park Foundation Inc | College Park, MD | Visiting Faculty Fund for Iranian Scholars in Persian Studies | $10,000 |
| K Ward | Blanchard, OK | Hardship Assistance Grant | $5,000 |
| M Ramezani | Tulsa, OK | Hardship Assistance Grant | $5,000 |
| O Keyvan | El Paso, TX | Hardship Assistance Grant | $5,000 |
| F Azinmoghaddam | Stillwater, OK | Hardship Assistance Grant | $4,000 |
| A Badkoubeh | Stillwater, OK | Hardship Assistance Grant | $3,000 |
| D Nematollahl | Norman, OK | Hardship Assistance Grant | $3,000 |
| M Nazari | Norman, OK | Hardship Assistance Grant | $3,000 |
| S Rafi | Norman, OK | Hardship Assistance Grant | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,021,000 | 17 |
| 2024 | $814,139 | 13 |
| 2023 | $1,943,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602449349102000
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-4903206
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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