Shokooh Foundation
Invitation OnlyLaguna Beach, California · EIN 81-4663085 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$288K
Organizations funded5
Typical grant$42,000
Total assets$10.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $31,500 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
40% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child | Kansas City, MO | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Moms Against Poverty | Buringame, CA | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Project Sunshine | New York, NY | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $42,000 |
| Network of Iranian American Professionals of Orange County | Irvine, CA | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $31,500 |
| LA Center for Law & Justice | Los Angeles, CA | Furtherance of exempt purpose | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $288,500 | 5 |
| 2023 | $73,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533179349102043
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4663085
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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