Mozaik Philanthropy Inc
Mozaik Philanthropy Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its website describes work from 2020 to 2024 that used participatory grantmaking to provide funding and exhibition exposure to more than 500 global artists, with the aim of democratizing philanthropy in the arts. The foundation has announced a strategic pause to its public grantmaking and says it is not accepting grant solicitations or communication requests.
Mozaik Philanthropy Inc at a glance
In short: Mozaik Philanthropy Inc gave $30K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $29,500
- -87.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -77.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,553
- -42.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $7,998,754
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Mozaik Philanthropy Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website says it is not currently accepting grant solicitations or communication requests.
- Review Cycle
- The New Economy deadline was extended to January 20, 2021; this was a past application cycle.
- Deadline
- The New Economy deadline was extended to January 20, 2021; this was a past application cycle.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Website: https://mozaikphilanthropy.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mozaik Philanthropy Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Film Independent Inc ($10K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
348 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 345 grants of 348 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The New Economy fund was limited to applicants in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. In filing year 2024, California accounted for 54% of reported grant dollars, Washington 8%, Texas 7%, and Indiana 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mozaik Philanthropy Inc gives
- Giving fell 85% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 39% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2024) to $353K (2020). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Film Independent Inc Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| S Liu Seattle, WA | Artist Relief Award | $2,500 |
| P Karim Berkeley, CA | Artist Relief Award | $2,000 |
| N Javadi South Bend, IN | Artist Relief Award | $1,000 |
| P Karimi | Artist Relief Award | $1,000 |
| S Mohamadi Los Angeles, CA | Artist Relief Award | $1,000 |
| S Skeele Sante Fe, NM | Artist Relief Award | $1,000 |
| A Mehan Lubbock, TX | Artist Relief Award | $1,000 |
| Satisfied Pen LLC Dallas, TX | Artist Relief Award | $1,000 |
| S Dambrot Los Angeles, CA | Artist Relief Award | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,998,754 | $547,533 | $332,997 | $29,500 | 19 | $186,523 | $444,192 | $474,983 |
| 2023 | $7,780,218 | $270,004 | $643,988 | $228,000 | 85 | $562,921 | $284,870 | $432,092 |
| 2022 | $8,154,202 | $78,876 | $703,039 | $230,750 | 84 | $593,879 | $187,326 | $441,363 |
| 2021 | $8,778,365 | $277,265 | $562,208 | $195,125 | 87 | $541,347 | $252,559 | $476,212 |
| 2020 | $9,063,308 | $414,857 | $648,805 | $352,525 | 73 | — | $593,985 | $479,185 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mozaik Philanthropy Inc reported a distributable amount of $475K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Mozaik’s website describes a vision of advancing universal human rights through community art, education, and storytelling. It also states that the foundation sought to involve communities in grantmaking decisions and align investment practices with its mission.
Its grantmaking included support for artists and arts organizations. For example, Film Independent received a 2024 grant; the organization describes its own mission as championing creative independence in visual storytelling and fostering inclusion. Mozaik also offered the New Economy fund for Los Angeles-area social enterprises and changemaker entrepreneurs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Mozaik reported 19 grants totaling $29,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed grant was $10,000 to Film Independent in Los Angeles for general and unrestricted purposes. In 2023, the foundation reported 85 grants totaling $228,000; in 2022, it reported 84 grants totaling $230,750.
The New Economy fund was a past program with a stated total of $70,000 and grants of $5,000 to $10,000. It was for Los Angeles metropolitan-area nonprofit social enterprises and individual social entrepreneurs. Organizations had to have 501(c)(3) nonprofit status and be based in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Individuals had to live in the area and receive grants through a fiscal sponsor; the website said Mozaik could provide fiscal sponsorship through a local partner if needed. Proposals were to be submitted as PDFs. The fund is listed as closed for submissions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Neda Nobari as president, director, and secretary, and Daria Mashouf as treasurer.
Mozaik Philanthropy Inc is led by Neda Nobari, President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Neda Nobari
President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daria Mashouf
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$54K (2021) → $50K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $50K, to Daria Mashouf (Treas).
Frequently asked questions about Mozaik Philanthropy Inc
How much does Mozaik Philanthropy Inc give each year?
Mozaik Philanthropy Inc gave $30K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $228K across 85 grants.
What is Mozaik Philanthropy Inc's typical grant size?
Mozaik Philanthropy Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,553, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mozaik Philanthropy Inc give grants?
Mozaik Philanthropy Inc gives mostly in California: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (8%) and Texas (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (3 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does Mozaik Philanthropy Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 5% of Mozaik Philanthropy Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Artist Relief Award" (18 grants).
Who are Mozaik Philanthropy Inc's largest grantees?
Mozaik Philanthropy Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Film Independent Inc ($10,000), S Liu ($2,500) and P Karim ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mozaik Philanthropy Inc?
Mozaik Philanthropy Inc reported $8.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $187K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $475K (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 Mozaik Philanthropy Inc fund?
Mozaik’s website describes a vision of advancing universal human rights through community art, education, and storytelling. It also states that the foundation sought to involve communities in grantmaking decisions and align investment practices with its mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mozaik Philanthropy Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mozaik Philanthropy Inc's EIN?
Mozaik Philanthropy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8104037. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Mozaik Philanthropy Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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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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