Farzaneh Family Foundation
The Farzaneh Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including support for the University of Oklahoma Foundation, Oklahoma-based community organizations, and organizations in New York and New Jersey.
Farzaneh Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Farzaneh Family Foundation gave $1.0M across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $60K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,021,000
- +25.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +30.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $60,059
- -4.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,234,918
- +26.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
How to apply to Farzaneh Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Farzaneh Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc ($815K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 82 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma. Recipients in New York received 2%, while recipients in New Jersey and Texas each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Farzaneh Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 49% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 607% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $372K (2021) to $1.9M (2023). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc Norman, OK | to create Farzaneh Family Lecturer of Persian Language and Literature position | $500,000 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc Norman, OK | General & Unrestricted | $160,000 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc Norman, OK | Farzaneh Family Scholarship Fund | $155,000 |
| International Society for Children with Cancer Irvine, CA | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Paaia Fund Washington, DC | PAAIA for Educational Purposes | $25,000 |
| Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | Foreword Capital Campaign | $20,000 |
| Norman Alcohol Information Center Inc Norman, OK | The Virtue Center | $10,000 |
| Norman Regional Health Foundation Norman, OK | Equipped for Tomorrow campaign | $10,000 |
| University of Maryland College Park Foundation Inc College Park, MD | Visiting Faculty Fund for Iranian Scholars in Persian Studies | $10,000 |
| K Ward Blanchard, OK | Hardship Assistance Grant | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,234,918 | $1,774,386 | $1,099,584 | $1,021,000 | 17 | $1,057,314 | $47,304 | $174,064 |
| 2024 | $2,560,116 | $510,376 | $887,870 | $814,139 | 13 | $850,714 | $63,008 | $150,334 |
| 2023 | $2,937,610 | $1,164,941 | $2,009,261 | $1,943,000 | 16 | $1,975,681 | $80,949 | $141,900 |
| 2022 | $3,781,552 | $1,026,975 | $744,506 | $685,600 | 17 | $720,041 | $55,697 | $150,797 |
| 2021 | $3,499,083 | $1,409,024 | $430,317 | $372,000 | 19 | $399,009 | $36,135 | $149,354 |
| 2020 | $2,520,376 | $1,154,652 | $441,185 | $392,000 | 15 | — | $29,327 | $90,320 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Farzaneh Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $174K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for an endowed chair in ophthalmology at the University of Oklahoma, as well as general and unrestricted support and gifts for health, education, community, and hardship-assistance purposes.
The grantees describe their work in varied ways. The University of Oklahoma Foundation says it facilitates and manages philanthropic gifts supporting the University of Oklahoma. Oklahoma Islamic Academy says it seeks to foster Muslim Americans connected to the Quran. Norman Regional Health Foundation says it raises and distributes funds to support Norman Regional Health System and promote community health and wellness. The Virtue Center describes itself as helping people facing addiction and mental health challenges.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $814,139. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $400,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants were $400,000 for the Farzaneh Family Endowed Chair in OU Ophthalmology and $315,139 for general and unrestricted purposes, both to the University of Oklahoma Foundation in Norman, Oklahoma. Other grants included $20,000 each to the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation and Oklahoma Islamic Academy, and $10,000 each to Norman Alcohol Information Center, Norman Regional Health Foundation, Razi Health Foundation, and Rotary Club 29 Foundation. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 17 grants totaling $1 million.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Azam Farzaneh, Hajeh Farzaneh, M Ali Farzaneh, and Mohammed R Farzaneh as directors; Jalal Farzaneh as vice president; M Hossein Farzaneh as director and secretary; Mohammad Farzaneh as president and director; and Vahid Farzaneh as director and treasurer.
Farzaneh Family Foundation is led by Mohammad Farzaneh, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mohammad Farzaneh
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Azam Farzaneh
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hajeh Farzaneh
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
M Hossein Farzaneh
Director, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mohammed R Farzaneh
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vahid Farzaneh
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jalal Farzaneh
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Farzaneh Family Foundation
How much does Farzaneh Family Foundation give each year?
Farzaneh Family Foundation gave $1.0M across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $814K across 13 grants.
What is Farzaneh Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Farzaneh Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $60,059, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Farzaneh Family Foundation give grants?
Farzaneh Family Foundation gives mostly in Oklahoma: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Norman, OK (8 grants) and Stillwater, OK (2 grants).
Does Farzaneh Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 12% of Farzaneh Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Hardship Assistance Grant" (8 grants).
Who are Farzaneh Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Farzaneh Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc ($815,000 across 3 grants), International Society for Children with Cancer ($100,000) and Paaia Fund ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Farzaneh Family Foundation?
Farzaneh Family Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $174K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Farzaneh Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for an endowed chair in ophthalmology at the University of Oklahoma, as well as general and unrestricted support and gifts for health, education, community, and hardship-assistance purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Farzaneh Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Farzaneh Family Foundation's EIN?
Farzaneh Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4903206. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Farzaneh Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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