Goli Ameri Family Foundation
Goli Ameri Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 7 grants totaling $57K. Net investment income was $2.
Goli Ameri Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Goli Ameri Family Foundation gave $57K across 7 grants in 2020 (avg $8K), mostly in California. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $56,500
- Grants made (2020)
- 7
- Average grant
- $8,071
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- California (56% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Goli Ameri Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Freedom House ($25K). Together the top 7 received $57K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 7 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom House Washington, DC | Human Rights and Democracy | $25,000 |
| Rand Corporation Santa Monica, CA | United States Armed Forces | $15,000 |
| Farhang Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Promote Iranian Art and Culture | $6,000 |
| USC Center on Public Diplomacy Los Angeles, CA | Educational Support | $5,000 |
| St Helen School South Gate, CA | Educational Support | $2,500 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | Educational Support | $2,000 |
| Pasadena Playhouse Pasadena, CA | General and Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $47,002 | $57,466 | $56,500 | 7 | $2 | $238 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Goli Ameri Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $238 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Goli Ameri Family Foundation is led by Goli Ameri, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Goli Ameri
President
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Darius Ameri
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Sherwin Ameri
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Goli Ameri Family Foundation
How much does Goli Ameri Family Foundation give each year?
Goli Ameri Family Foundation gave $57K across 7 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Goli Ameri Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Goli Ameri Family Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,071, across 7 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Goli Ameri Family Foundation give grants?
Goli Ameri Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (44%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Goli Ameri Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of Goli Ameri Family Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Educational Support" (3 grants).
Who are Goli Ameri Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Goli Ameri Family Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Freedom House ($25,000), Rand Corporation ($15,000) and Farhang Foundation ($6,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How much is Goli Ameri Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Goli Ameri Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $238 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Goli Ameri Family Foundation's EIN?
Goli Ameri Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4098253. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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 year 2020
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