David & Angella Nazarian Foundation
David & Angella Nazarian Foundation is a private foundation, based in Beverly Hills, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $383K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 7 grants totaling $102K. Net investment income was $2K.
David & Angella Nazarian Foundation at a glance
In short: David & Angella Nazarian Foundation gave $102K across 7 grants in 2021 (avg $15K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $102,235
- +124.7% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $14,605
- +60.5% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $8,700
- Total assets
- $382,972
- -18.2% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (49% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who David & Angella Nazarian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Aspen Institute ($50K). Together the top 7 received $102K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 12 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How David & Angella Nazarian Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out 521% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2020) to $102K (2021). In 2021 it made 7 grants totaling $102K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Institute Washington, DC | Operations Support | $50,085 |
| Portland Art Museum Portland, OR | Operations Support | $25,000 |
| Hammer Museum Los Angeles, CA | Operations Support | $11,200 |
| The UC Regents Los Angeles, CA | Operations Support | $8,700 |
| Asia Society Southern California Los Angeles, CA | Operations Support | $2,750 |
| Creative Community for Peace Los Angeles, CA | Operations Support | $2,500 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | Operations Support | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $382,972 | $3,500 | $110,750 | $102,235 | 7 | $104,150 | $1,550 | $19,992 |
| 2020 | $468,051 | $-2,796 | $47,652 | $45,500 | 5 | — | $5,142 | $19,463 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David & Angella Nazarian Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
David & Angella Nazarian Foundation's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Angella Nazarian
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Nazarian
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about David & Angella Nazarian Foundation
How much does David & Angella Nazarian Foundation give each year?
David & Angella Nazarian Foundation gave $102K across 7 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $46K across 5 grants.
What is David & Angella Nazarian Foundation's typical grant size?
David & Angella Nazarian Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $8,700, and its average grant was $14,605, across 7 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does David & Angella Nazarian Foundation give grants?
David & Angella Nazarian Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (27%) and Oregon (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (5 grants).
Does David & Angella Nazarian Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on David & Angella Nazarian Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations Support" (7 grants).
Who are David & Angella Nazarian Foundation's largest grantees?
David & Angella Nazarian Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Aspen Institute ($50,085), Portland Art Museum ($25,000) and Hammer Museum ($11,200), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is David & Angella Nazarian Foundation?
David & Angella Nazarian Foundation reported $383K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $104K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is David & Angella Nazarian Foundation's EIN?
David & Angella Nazarian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8482169. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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