John and Catherine Farahi
John and Catherine Farahi is a private foundation, based in Reno, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $222K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $304K. Net investment income was $879.
John and Catherine Farahi at a glance
In short: John and Catherine Farahi gave $304K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $43K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $303,600
- +61.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $43,371
- +130.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $222,054
- +36.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (36% 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 John and Catherine Farahi funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hope Foundation ($100K). Together the top 7 received $304K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 17 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How John and Catherine Farahi gives
- In 2024 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $189K (2023) to $304K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $304K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Foundation Beverly Hills, CA | Humanitarian Aid | $100,000 |
| Israel Advocacy Group Springhouse, PA | Educationeducation | $85,000 |
| Jewish National Fund USA New York, NY | Humanitarian Aid | $75,000 |
| Jewish Colorado Denver, CO | Education | $20,000 |
| Congregation Temple Emanu-El Reno, NV | Religion | $10,000 |
| Israel Emergency Alliance DBA Stand with US Los Angeles, CA | Humanitarian Aidhumanitarian Aid | $10,000 |
| Hasbara Fellowships New York, NY | Education | $3,600 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $222,054 | $367,118 | $308,020 | $303,600 | 7 | $304,727 | $879 | $10,416 |
| 2023 | $163,022 | $351,622 | $188,600 | $188,600 | 10 | $188,600 | $4,737 | $12,644 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Catherine Farahi reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John and Catherine Farahi is led by John Farahi, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Farahi
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Farahi
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about John and Catherine Farahi
How much does John and Catherine Farahi give each year?
John and Catherine Farahi gave $304K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $189K across 10 grants.
What is John and Catherine Farahi's typical grant size?
John and Catherine Farahi's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $43,371, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John and Catherine Farahi give grants?
John and Catherine Farahi's top state is California, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (28%) and New York (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does John and Catherine Farahi give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on John and Catherine Farahi's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are John and Catherine Farahi's largest grantees?
John and Catherine Farahi's largest 2024 grantees include Hope Foundation ($100,000), Israel Advocacy Group ($85,000) and Jewish National Fund USA ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John and Catherine Farahi?
John and Catherine Farahi reported $222K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $305K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is John and Catherine Farahi's EIN?
John and Catherine Farahi's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4093293. 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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