Nazee & Joseph Moinian Foundation
The Nazee & Joseph Moinian Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in New York City, located at 3 Columbus Circle, 26th Floor. Established in 2015, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and focuses on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$428K
+109.3% YoY
Grant Count
10
-23.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$43K
+172.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not maintain a publicly stated mission statement. However, based on recent grantmaking activity, the foundation supports organizations working in education, human services, and philanthropy. The foundation has demonstrated particular interest in supporting Iranian-American and Jewish organizations and causes.
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants across a range of sizes. Recent grantmaking data shows:
Grant Range
of $6,000 and a range from $1,000 to $100,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, with some activity in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2023 Financial Summary:
- Total Revenue: $99,670
- Total Expenses: $175,242
- Total Assets: $0
- Total Liabilities: $83,000
2024 Financial Summary:
- Total Assets: $17,400
- Total Giving: $428,400
The foundation's financial structure shows it operates with minimal retained assets, distributing funds regularly to grantees.
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Joseph Moinian is identified as the primary supporter of the foundation. Nazee (also known as Mahnaz) Moinian, an Iranian-born scholar and policy commentator specializing in Iran, democracy, and human rights, is the co-founder. The foundation operates with zero employees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH MOINIAN | PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| MAHNAZ MOINIAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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