Fariborz Fred Matloob Foundation
To support charities and non-profit organizations active in the united states, including those that take care of children in need.
Fariborz Fred Matloob Foundation at a glance
In short: Fariborz Fred Matloob Foundation gave $59K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $58,762
- -4.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,794
- -20.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $337,222
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Fariborz Fred Matloob Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of Israel Defense Forces ($15K). Together the top 6 received $59K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $61K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $59K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | Grant Assistance for Children in Need | $15,000 |
| American Friends of the Jaffa Institute Flushing, NY | Grant Assistance for Children in Need | $10,550 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds New York, NY | Grant Assistance for Children in Need | $10,000 |
| The Jewish Agency for Israel | Grant Assistance for Children in Need | $10,000 |
| Chai Lifeline Inc New York, NY | Grant Assistance for Children in Need | $8,000 |
| Iranian American Jewish Federation West Hollywood, CA | Grant Assistance for Children in Need | $5,212 |
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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 | $337,222 | $71,094 | $90,974 | $58,762 | 6 | $13,804 |
| 2023 | $357,102 | $106,990 | $136,066 | $61,250 | 5 | $12,458 |
| 2022 | $386,178 | $33,258 | $34,378 | $5,250 | 1 | $1,458 |
| 2021 | $387,298 | $6,052 | $37,548 | $29,962 | Total only | $274 |
| 2020 | $418,794 | $19,262 | $45,474 | $17,300 | 3 | $2,090 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Fariborz Fred Matloob Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Fariborz Fred Matloob Foundation is a public charity, based in Sherman Oaks, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $337K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $59K. Net investment income was $14K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fariborz Fred Matloob Foundation is led by Joseph Gabbaian, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 20 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Gabbaian
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Badry Khalili
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Matloob
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elham Yaghobian
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ester Naeim
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Eshaghian
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gilda Khalili
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lida Ebrahimian
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Manijeh Youmtoubian
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Minoo Michlin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nahid Sahimi
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nasser Matloob
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosa Pirnazar
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roset Barcohana
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sima Baravarian
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Farzeneh Javaheri
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sabrina Hakim
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Saiid Matloob
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sholeh Shams Shahbaz
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sible Soroudi
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Akhtar Nahaii (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Amir Abselet (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Fariba Nourafshan (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Mahin Eliasian (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Mahin Etesami (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Mimi Matloob (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Morris Matloubian (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Saeed Matloob (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Sholeh Shams (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Fariborz Fred Matloob Foundation
How much does Fariborz Fred Matloob Foundation give each year?
Fariborz Fred Matloob Foundation gave $59K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $61K across 5 grants.
What is Fariborz Fred Matloob Foundation's typical grant size?
Fariborz Fred Matloob Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,794, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Fariborz Fred Matloob Foundation give grants?
Fariborz Fred Matloob Foundation gives mostly in New York: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Fariborz Fred Matloob Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Fariborz Fred Matloob Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant Assistance for Children in Need" (6 grants).
Who are Fariborz Fred Matloob Foundation's largest grantees?
Fariborz Fred Matloob Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Friends of Israel Defense Forces ($15,000), American Friends of the Jaffa Institute ($10,550) and PEF Israel Endowment Funds ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fariborz Fred Matloob Foundation?
Fariborz Fred Matloob Foundation reported $337K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $71K.
What is Fariborz Fred Matloob Foundation's EIN?
Fariborz Fred Matloob Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4305558. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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