The Nima Taghavi Foundation
Invitation OnlyNewport Beach, California · EIN 20-3959759 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$319K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$16,200
Total assets$3.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
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
58% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation | Little Rock, AR | To strengthen the capacity of people in the united states and throughout the world to meet the challenges of global interdependence. | $100,000 |
| Uci Foundation | Irvine, CA | The mission of the uci foundation is to raise and manage private funds to support uci's broader mission of excellence in teaching, research… | $60,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $35,400 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General operating support | $30,000 |
| City of Hopenational Business Products Industry | Duarte, CA | General operating support | $22,500 |
| Eastern Congo Initiative | Minneapolis, MN | Eastern congo initiative | $20,000 |
| Bianca Rae Foundation | Palm Desert, CA | To provide guidance and leadership to southern california youth and a focus on providing resources for homeless animals. | $16,200 |
| Cedars-Sinai | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Greenhouse Scholars | Boulder, CO | General operating support | $10,000 |
| American India Foundation | New York, NY | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital | Chicago, IL | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Curebound | San Diego, CA | General operating support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $319,100 | 12 |
| 2023 | $283,500 | 9 |
| 2022 | $334,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642169349100119
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3959759
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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