Rafati Foundation
Invitation OnlySalt Lake City, Utah · EIN 26-3920975 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $5,500.
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
21% of grants went outside Utah.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | To commit to driving meaningful societal impact through education, research, and community engagement. | $60,000 |
| Al-Mahdi Foundation | Bayonne, NJ | To provide Shia Islamic services, education, and community support. | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Utah | Murray, UT | To shelter abandoned animals, fight cruelty and neglect, and create an environment of respect, responsibility, and compassion for all… | $7,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Salt Lake City, UT | To bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope. | $5,500 |
| Jahangiri Family Foundation | Orange, CA | To provide community service in Tropoje, Albania. | $5,000 |
| Maliheh Clinic | Millcreek, UT | To provide free, same-day access to high quality urgent medical care for all qualified patients. | $5,000 |
| Lionheart Gift Foundation | Millcreek, UT | To show appreciation by giving back to those who put their lives on the line, protect and serve our communities and our country, in… | $3,000 |
| Utah State University | Logan, UT | To promote exceptional education, research and discovery, and community contribution. | $3,000 |
| Crossroads Urban Center | Salt Lake City, UT | To assist and organize Utahns with low incomes, those with disabilities, and people of color to meet basic survival needs and to address… | $1,500 |
| US Deputy Sherriff Association | Wichita, KS | To assist and support law enforcement, their families, and their communities. | $1,500 |
| Utah Sheriff's Association | Ogden, UT | To protect the lives and property of Utah citizens. | $1,500 |
| Lotus Pond Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | To make martial arts accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, by providing scholarships that cover training,… | $1,000 |
| Polynesian Football Foundation | Draper, UT | To provide support to the Polynesian football community. | $1,000 |
| Assistance League | Salt Lake City, UT | To improve the lives of children and adults in our community through hands-on philanthropic programs. | $500 |
The return also lists 9 grants to individuals ($23,600). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $129,600 | 23 |
| 2024 | $96,100 | 30 |
| 2023 | $43,355 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622119349100317
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3920975
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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