Maximum Difference Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 33-1127669 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$316K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$304K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
12% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farhang Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $143,927 |
| American Near East Refugee Aid | Washington, DC | General support | $50,000 |
| The Village School | Santa Monica, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Sociarts Productions LLC | Santa Monica, CA | Production for documentary movie for the founder of amin arasteh foundation | $23,312 |
| Iranian Muslim Association of North | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| Middle East Children's Alliance | Berkeley, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| Bubbles Dog Rescue | Santa Monica, CA | General support | $7,500 |
| National Ms Society | Santa Monica, CA | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $315,739 | 8 |
| 2023 | $466,455 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349107438
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 33-1127669
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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