Farahvar Foundation
Farahvar Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $27K. Net investment income was $29K.
Farahvar Foundation at a glance
In short: Farahvar Foundation gave $27K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $27,000
- +92.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,000
- +283.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $27,000
- Total assets
- $7,664
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Farahvar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Parkinsons Foundation ($27K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Farahvar Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $27K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Parkinsons Foundation Miami, FL | General Operating | $27,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,664 | $29,887 | $28,033 | $27,000 | 1 | $28,033 | $28,617 | $37 |
| 2024 | $9,850 | $20,504 | $19,491 | $14,065 | 2 | $19,491 | $15,078 | $441 |
| 2023 | $9,712 | $28,621 | $11,193 | $10,000 | 1 | $11,193 | $17,428 | $188 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Farahvar Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Farahvar Foundation is led by Paul Farahvar, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul Farahvar
President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Slamar Jr.
Officer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Houshang Farahvar
Officer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Negar Farahvar
Officer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Farahvar Foundation
How much does Farahvar Foundation give each year?
Farahvar Foundation gave $27K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $14K across 2 grants.
How large is Farahvar Foundation?
Farahvar Foundation reported $8K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $28K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $37 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Farahvar Foundation operate?
Farahvar Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, Florida.
What is Farahvar Foundation's EIN?
Farahvar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1991183. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
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 2023–2025
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