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The Nima Taghavi Foundation is a private corporation based in NEWPORT BEACH, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is Nima Taghavi. It holds total assets of $592K. Annual income is reported at $287K. Total assets have grown from $445K in 2010 to $555K in 2022. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including California, Minnesota, District of Columbia. According to available records, The Nima Taghavi Foundation has made 39 grants totaling $1.7M, with a median grant of $15K. Annual giving has grown from $188K in 2020 to $334K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $931K distributed across 14 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $325K, with an average award of $44K. The foundation has supported 13 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Minnesota, California, which account for 72% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$27K
Largest Grant
$63K
Based on 7 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
The Nima Taghavi Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 39 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MN, CA.
The Nima Taghavi Foundation has distributed a total of $1.7M across 39 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $44K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $325K.
The Nima Taghavi Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Nima Taghavi Foundation is headquartered in NEWPORT BEACH, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nima Taghavi | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$350K
Total Assets
$555K
Fair Market Value
$555K
Net Worth
$553K
Grants Paid
$334K
Contributions
$153K
Net Investment Income
$654
Distribution Amount
$34K
Total: $551K
Total Grants
39
Total Giving
$1.7M
Average Grant
$44K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
13
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Northwestern UniversityTO FURTHER EXCELLENT TEACHING, INNOVATIVE RESEARCH, AND THE PERSONAL AND INTELLECTUAL GROWTH OF STUDENTS IN A DIVERSE ACADEMIC COMMUNITY. | Evanston, IL | $50K | 2020 |
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