John J Ghaznavi Foundation Inc
The John J Ghaznavi Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wexford, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations in Pennsylvania and several other states, including organizations involved in the arts, emergency services, child welfare, and law enforcement.
John J Ghaznavi Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: John J Ghaznavi Foundation Inc gave $5K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $406.923), mostly in Pennsylvania. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,290
- -89.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -63.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $407
- -69.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $80
- Total assets
- $693,055
- +1.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (6 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John J Ghaznavi Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It accepts unsolicited requests. Applicants should contact John J Ghaznavi and provide the amount requested and proposed use of funds. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: John J Ghaznavi
Mailing address: 2000 Corporate Drive Suite 240, Wexford, PA 15090
Phone: (724) 719-2163
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John J Ghaznavi Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oxenreiter Foundation ($3K). Together the top 10 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 105 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing allocates grant dollars by recipient state as follows: Pennsylvania, 66%; District of Columbia, 19%; Missouri, 9%; South Dakota, 2%; and Ohio, 1%. Listed recipients also include organizations in Kansas and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John J Ghaznavi Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 13 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $535; repeat grants $297. How we count
Medians: $38 first-time, $100 repeat.
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 80% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 23% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $49K (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oxenreiter Foundation Bridgeville, PA | As Donee Sees Fit | $3,000 |
| Art Enables Washington, DC | As Donee Sees Fit | $1,000 |
| St Anthony's Charitable Foundation St. Louis, MO | As Donee Sees Fit | $500 |
| Franklin Park Fire Department Sewickley, PA | As Donee Sees Fit | $250 |
| National Police Association Alexandria, PA | As Donee Sees Fit | $100 |
| Marshall Township Volunteer Fire Department Wexford, PA | As Donee Sees Fit | $100 |
| St Joseph's Indian School Chamberlain, SD | As Donee Sees Fit. | $80 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, OH | As Donee Sees Fit | $75 |
| US Deputy Sheriff's Association Wichita, KS | As Donee Sees Fit | $75 |
| National Association of Childs of Police Titusville, FL | As Donee Sees Fit | $50 |
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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 | $693,055 | $32,726 | $20,891 | $5,290 | 13 | $10,929 | $22,764 | $47,766 |
| 2023 | $681,220 | $-8,477 | $66,512 | $48,715 | 36 | $57,864 | $8,225 | $42,257 |
| 2022 | $756,209 | $14,340 | $51,753 | $42,117 | 29 | $42,646 | $5,985 | $42,687 |
| 2021 | $793,622 | $31,936 | $38,474 | $25,930 | 21 | $28,355 | $22,020 | $50,495 |
| 2020 | $800,160 | $84,370 | $14,341 | $1,985 | 6 | — | $4,441 | $37,164 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John J Ghaznavi Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $48K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. ART ENABLES says it guides people with developmental and mental disabilities in creating fine and folk art. Marshall Township Volunteer Fire Department says it provides firefighting, rescue, and emergency services to save lives and property. The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh describes its work as promoting the health and well-being of infants and children through services that establish and strengthen families. The National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum says its mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret the American law enforcement profession.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $5,290. Grants ranged from $10 to $3,000, with a median grant of $80. The largest grants listed were $3,000 to Oxenreiter Foundation in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania; $1,000 to ART ENABLES in Washington, DC; and $500 to St Anthony’s Charitable Foundation in St Louis, Missouri. Other listed recipients included Franklin Park Fire Department ($250), National Police Association ($100), and Marshall Township Volunteer Fire Department ($100).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
John J Ghaznavi is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
John J Ghaznavi Foundation Inc is led by John J. Ghaznavi, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John J. Ghaznavi
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 John J Ghaznavi Foundation Inc
How much does John J Ghaznavi Foundation Inc give each year?
John J Ghaznavi Foundation Inc gave $5K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $49K across 36 grants.
What is John J Ghaznavi Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
John J Ghaznavi Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $80, and its average grant was $407, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John J Ghaznavi Foundation Inc that year got $535 on average.
Where does John J Ghaznavi Foundation Inc give grants?
John J Ghaznavi Foundation Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 66% 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 Missouri (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does John J Ghaznavi Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on John J Ghaznavi Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "As Donee Sees Fit" (13 grants).
Who are John J Ghaznavi Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
John J Ghaznavi Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Oxenreiter Foundation ($3,000), Art Enables ($1,000) and St Anthony's Charitable Foundation ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John J Ghaznavi Foundation Inc?
John J Ghaznavi Foundation Inc reported $693K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does John J Ghaznavi Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. ART ENABLES says it guides people with developmental and mental disabilities in creating fine and folk art. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John J Ghaznavi Foundation Inc?
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John J Ghaznavi Foundation Inc's EIN?
John J Ghaznavi Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1752687. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John J Ghaznavi Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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