Parhiz Educational and Scientific Foundation
Historical FunderAkron, Ohio · EIN 83-0739682 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SHAHROKH PARHIZGAR |
|---|---|
| Address | 900 GHENT RIDGE RD, AKRON OH 44333 |
| Phone | 3306655417 |
| SPARHIZ@AOL.COM | |
| Form and materials | MUST HAVE 501(C)(3) EXEMPTION STATUS. |
| Deadlines | YEAR END |
| Restrictions | GRANTS TO 501(C)(3) CHARITIES. THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH ANY OF ITS GRANTEES. |
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
66% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University | Northridge, CA | Grants to public charities | $33,333 |
| University of Illinois Chicago | Chicago, IL | Grants to public charities | $2,000 |
| Iowa State Univ Foundation | Ames, IA | Grants to public charities | $2,000 |
| Cleveland State University | Cleveland, OH | Grants to public charities | $500 |
| Lake Erie College | Painesville, OH | Grants to public charities | $250 |
| Asme Foundation | Washington, DC | Grants to public charities | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,333 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349105314
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-0739682
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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