Private foundation · EIN 46-4327066 · Newport Beach, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Hassan Mahvash Farzad Milani Charitable Trust

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $250K total, median $125K. 50% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$250K
Median grant
$125K
Stays in CA
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.4M

Grants paid in 2025

2 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
City of HopeIrvine, CACure of Children$150K
Mercy ShipsLindale, TXCure of Children$100K

By state: California 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Hassan Mahvash Farzad Milani Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Newport Beach, California, administered in care of Hassan M Milani, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Hassan Mahvash Farzad Milani Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Hassan Mahvash Farzad Milani Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $250K across 2 grants, a median of $125K.

Where does Hassan Mahvash Farzad Milani Charitable Trust give?

California (1 grants), Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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