Engineer Family Foundation
The foundations mission is to provide economic support and educational aid to the disadvantaged. Funds are dispersed to individuals for educational purposes through the provision of scholarships, fellowships, educational loans or other educational grants. Moreover, aid is provided to the underpriviledged by providing basic needs of clothing, food and shelter.
Engineer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Engineer Family Foundation gave $150K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), top state Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $149,875
- +1203.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,979
- +334.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,750
- Total assets
- $113,443
- +90.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Engineer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Zoroastrian Association of Kentucky Ohio and Indiana ($72K). Together the top 6 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 12 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Engineer Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 14888% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $150K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zoroastrian Association of Kentucky Ohio and Indiana Fairfield, OH | — | $72,000 |
| Zarathusti Entrepreneurship Development Foundation San Jose, CA | — | $50,000 |
| Zanc Richmond Hill, NY | — | $23,000 |
| Parsiana | — | $2,500 |
| Zoroastrian Camp Mather, CA | — | $1,625 |
| Fezana Burr Ridge, IL | — | $750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $113,443 | $240,000 | $187,339 | $149,875 | 6 | — |
| 2023 | $59,482 | $86,029 | $39,162 | $11,500 | 2 | $10 |
| 2022 | $12,615 | $36,486 | $28,864 | $21,290 | 3 | $1 |
| 2021 | $4,993 | — | $3,183 | $1,000 | 1 | — |
About Engineer Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Engineer Family Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in San Jose, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $113K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $150K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Engineer Family Foundation is led by Freddy N. Engineer, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Freddy N. Engineer
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harvesp Engineer
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Porus Engineer
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Engineer Family Foundation
How much does Engineer Family Foundation give each year?
Engineer Family Foundation gave $150K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $12K across 2 grants.
What is Engineer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Engineer Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,750, and its average grant was $24,979, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Engineer Family Foundation give grants?
Engineer Family Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (34%) and New York (15%).
Who are Engineer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Engineer Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Zoroastrian Association of Kentucky Ohio and Indiana ($72,000), Zarathusti Entrepreneurship Development Foundation ($50,000) and Zanc ($23,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Engineer Family Foundation?
Engineer Family Foundation reported $113K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $240K.
What is Engineer Family Foundation?
Engineer Family Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in San Jose, CA. It holds $113K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Engineer Family Foundation's EIN?
Engineer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2511778. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 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 2021–2024
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