Private foundation · EIN 65-6294839 · Ann Arbor, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Taheri Foundation Tr

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $59K total, median $5,500. 13% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$59K
Median grant
$5,500
Stays in MI
13%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Doctors Without Borders USAHagerstown, MDFor use by donee organization for the purpose for which they are exempt$15K
Save the Redwoods LeagueSan Francisco, CAFor use by donee organization for the purpose for which they are exempt$10K
Sonoma Land TrustSanta Rosa, CAFor use by donee organization for the purpose for which they are exempt$10K
Taos Behavioral HealthTaos, NMFor use by donee organization for the purpose for which they are exempt$6,000
Care USAMerrifield, VAFor use by donee organization for the purpose for which they are exempt$5,000
International Rescue CommitteeAlbert Lea, MNFor use by donee organization for the purpose for which they are exempt$5,000
United Palenstinian AppealWashington, DCFor use by donee organization for the purpose for which they are exempt$5,000
Michigan Nature AssociationOkemos, MIFor use by donee organization for the purpose for which they are exempt$3,500

By state: California 2 · Maryland 1 · New Mexico 1 · Virginia 1 · Minnesota 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Taheri Foundation Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Ann Arbor, Michigan, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Taheri Foundation Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Taheri Foundation Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $59K across 8 grants, a median of $5,500.

Where does Taheri Foundation Tr give?

California (2 grants), Maryland (1 grants), New Mexico (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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