Persian Heritage Foundation
Historical FunderFresno, California · EIN 13-3201819 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $7,758.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOSEPH D COOPER |
|---|---|
| Address | CO PERSIAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION, FRESNO CA 93711 |
| Phone | 5592850202 |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | NA |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assn for the Study of Persian | Fresno, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Leuven University | Fresno, CA | General support | $7,758 |
| Graduate Center | Fresno, CA | General support | $7,500 |
| Association of Irani | Fresno, CA | General support | $7,500 |
| Yale University | Fresno, CA | General support | $7,000 |
| University of California | Fresno, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Persian Culture Center | Fresno, CA | General support | $3,000 |
The return also lists 22 grants to individuals ($178,491). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $226,249 | 29 |
| 2023 | $9,219,000 | 15 |
| 2022 | $2,259,325 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533199349101118
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3201819
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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