Private foundation · EIN 95-4718204 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Joseph F Farivar Educational 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $39K total, median $5,150. 75% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$39K
Median grant
$5,150
Stays in CA
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $39K; Part I reports $60K in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
Valley Torah High SchoolValley Village, CAGeneral charitable use$27K
Yachad Kollel and Outreach CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral charitable use$5,300
Tc Chillemi Foundation IncHilton Head, SCGeneral charitable use$5,000
Tashbar Sephardic Yeshiva KetanaLos Angeles, CAGeneral charitable use$1,800

By state: California 3 · South Carolina 1

About this foundation

Joseph F Farivar Educational Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Crowe Horwath Llp, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Joseph F Farivar Educational Foundation 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 Joseph F Farivar Educational Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $39K across 4 grants, a median of $5,150.

Where does Joseph F Farivar Educational Foundation give?

California (3 grants), South Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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