Private foundation · EIN 91-2169259 · Irvine, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Razi Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in California. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $11K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $200K total, median $11K. 80% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: See application instructions attached

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$200K
Median grant
$11K
Stays in CA
80%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.7M

How to apply

See application instructions attached Contact: Ali C Razi, 2201 Dupont Drive Suite 300, Irvine, Ca, 9498331554 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: See application instructions attached

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Farhang FoundationTorrance, CATo promote the art and culture of iranian americans.$73K
The Museum of Contemporary ArtLos Angeles, CAIn support of the museum's art programs.$44K
Smithsonian InstitutionWashington, DCTo support the hirshhorn museum and sculpture garden.$20K
Tides CenterSan Francisco, CATo accelerate the pace of social change.$15K
Visionary WomenBeverly Hills, CATo unite and inspire a community of visionary female leaders in support of causes that lift up women and girls.$13K
California State University FoundationLong Beach, CATo promote education.$10K
Living With Harmony IncBoulder, COTo educate and inspire individuals and groups to lead a compassionate, healthful way of life to include care and respect for oneself, the e…$10K
Los Angeles Opera CompanyLos Angeles, CATo support producing world class opera.$10K
Napa Valley Festival AssociationNapa, CATo support arts education initiatives and the annual festival in napa valley.$4,400
Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles CountyLos Angeles, CATo support musical education in schools and in the community.$800

By state: California 8 · District of Columbia 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Razi Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Irvine, California, administered in care of Ali C Razi, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 Razi Family Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. See application instructions attached Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Razi Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $200K across 10 grants, a median of $11K.

Where does Razi Family Foundation give?

California (8 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Colorado (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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