Homa Safaii Charitable Operating Foundation Inc
Homa Safaii Charitable Operating Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Newton, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $884K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $63K.
Homa Safaii Charitable Operating Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Homa Safaii Charitable Operating Foundation Inc gave $63K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $62,925
- +244.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,585
- +37.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $883,779
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Homa Safaii Charitable Operating Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bigsisterbigbrother ($30K). Together the top 5 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $63K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bigsisterbigbrother Boston, MA | Education | $30,000 |
| Machik NW, DC | Education | $12,000 |
| Barakat Cambridge, MA | Education | $10,000 |
| Partner for Surgery McLean, VA | Education | $8,125 |
| Asia America Civil Association Boston, MA | Education | $2,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $883,779 | $38,306 | $87,714 | $62,925 | 5 | $87,525 |
| 2023 | $933,187 | $24,907 | $32,025 | $18,250 | 2 | $32,025 |
| 2022 | $940,323 | $1,067 | $20,744 | $15,000 | 3 | $20,000 |
| 2021 | $960,000 | $960,000 | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Homa Safaii Charitable Operating Foundation Inc is led by Homa Safaii, Founder & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Homa Safaii
Founder & President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Scribner
Trustee & Manager
Director → Trustee & Manager, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Amir Shahsavari
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bruce Cohen (2021) — Clerk
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $5K, to Edward Scribner (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Homa Safaii Charitable Operating Foundation Inc
How much does Homa Safaii Charitable Operating Foundation Inc give each year?
Homa Safaii Charitable Operating Foundation Inc gave $63K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $18K across 2 grants.
What is Homa Safaii Charitable Operating Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Homa Safaii Charitable Operating Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,585, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Homa Safaii Charitable Operating Foundation Inc give grants?
Homa Safaii Charitable Operating Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (19%) and Virginia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Homa Safaii Charitable Operating Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Homa Safaii Charitable Operating Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (5 grants).
Who are Homa Safaii Charitable Operating Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Homa Safaii Charitable Operating Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Bigsisterbigbrother ($30,000), Machik ($12,000) and Barakat ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Homa Safaii Charitable Operating Foundation Inc?
Homa Safaii Charitable Operating Foundation Inc reported $884K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $38K.
What is Homa Safaii Charitable Operating Foundation Inc's EIN?
Homa Safaii Charitable Operating Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4060057. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 2021–2024
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