Private foundation · EIN 68-0008630 · San Ramon, California

Masud Mehran Foundation

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, $154K total, median $10K. 75% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$154K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bay Area Council FoundationSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$50K
Harvard Kennedy School of GovernmentCambridge, MAGeneral support$50K
UC Berkely FoundationBerkeley, CAGeneral support$20K
Presidio TrustSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$10K
San Francisco BalletSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$10K
UCSF FoundationSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$10K
Council on Foreign Relations Annual FundNew York, NYGeneral support$2,500
Maven ProjectSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$1,500

By state: California 6 · Massachusetts 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Masud Mehran Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in San Ramon, California, tax-exempt since 1984. 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 Masud Mehran Foundation 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 Masud Mehran Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $154K across 8 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Masud Mehran Foundation give?

California (6 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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