Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 48-6394885 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.5M
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$25.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $100,000.
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
41% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| White House Historical Association | Washington, CA | Unrestricted | $850,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $820,000 |
| Ford's Theatre | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Mercy for Humanity | Garden Grove, CA | Unrestricted | $116,000 |
| House of Lebanon | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Library of Congress | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Brent Shapiro Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| California Rehabilitation Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Islamic Center of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Karam Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Tourette Association of America | Bayside, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Usc University Advancement | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Islamic Center of Claremont | Pomona, CA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| International College | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Zoe | Santa Clarita, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Lebanese Medical Association | Woburn, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| National Kidney Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $750,000 |
| Ford's Theatre | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $600,000 |
| White House Historical Association | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $600,000 |
| Karam Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Usc University Advancement | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,476,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $965,830 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349107978
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 48-6394885
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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