Handjani Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 47-5512303 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$260K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$10,163
Total assets$2,511
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $40,000.
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
50% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weill Cornell Medicine | New York, NY | Support cancer prevention program | $125,000 |
| The Quincy Institute for Responsibl | Washington, DC | Support ideas in pursuit of diplomac | $50,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Arts NYC | New York, NY | Support programming on persian art | $40,000 |
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | Scholarship funding for students | $25,000 |
| National Iranian American Council | Washington DC, DC | Support research and education | $10,163 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldston School Or | New York, NY | Support need-based scholarships | $7,000 |
| Friends of Montessori Foundation | New York, NY | Support need-based scholarships | $2,000 |
| Pan-Massachusetts Challenge | Needham, MA | Cancer research at dana farber inst. | $1,027 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $260,190 | 8 |
| 2024 | $75,620 | 7 |
| 2023 | $70,051 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611549349100606
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-5512303
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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