Nazee & Joseph Moinian Foundation

NEW YORK, NY EIN: 47-1035983

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

-23.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$43K

+172.0% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

New York $4.9M (97%)

California $92K (2%)

Florida $19K (0%)

Colorado $10K (0%)

District of Columbia $10K (0%)

Maryland $10K (0%)

Minnesota $10K (0%)

Connecticut $500 (0%)

States

California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Maryland Minnesota New York

Cities

BEVERLY HILLSBOCA RATONBROOKLYNCHANHASSENDENVERGREAT NECKGREENWICHHAGERSTOWNJAMAICALAKEWOODLOS ANGELESMONSEYNEW YORKRYEWASHINGTONWHITE PLAINSYONKERS

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.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Persian Cong of Flatbush ($282,400), Jewish Agency for Israel ($52,000), Persian Jewish Center of Manhattan ($45,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF BETH YITZHAK HALEVY NEW YORK, NY	TO HELP ACTIVITIES OF VAR PUBLIC CHAR INST WHICH ARE EXEMPT UNDER 501 (C)(3).	$2,600
MAIMONIDES HERITAGE CENTER GREAT NECK, NY	TO HELP ACTIVITIES OF VAR PUBLIC CHAR INST WHICH ARE EXEMPT UNDER 501 (C)(3).	$2,600
NATIONAL JEWISH HEALTH DENVER, CO	TO HELP ACTIVITIES OF VAR PUBLIC CHAR INST WHICH ARE EXEMPT UNDER 501 (C)(3).	$10,000
PARK EAST SYNAGOGUE NEW YORK, NY	TO HELP ACTIVITIES OF VAR PUBLIC CHAR INST WHICH ARE EXEMPT UNDER 501 (C)(3).	$25,000
PAYAM CULTURAL SOCIETY INC GREAT NECK, NY	TO HELP ACTIVITIES OF VAR PUBLIC CHAR INST WHICH ARE EXEMPT UNDER 501 (C)(3).	$5,000
PERSIAN CONG OF FLATBUSH BROOKLYN, NY	TO HELP ACTIVITIES OF VAR PUBLIC CHAR INST WHICH ARE EXEMPT UNDER 501 (C)(3).	$282,400
PERSIAN JEWISH CENTER OF MANHATTAN NEW YORK, NY	TO HELP ACTIVITIES OF VAR PUBLIC CHAR INST WHICH ARE EXEMPT UNDER 501 (C)(3).	$45,000
RIVER FUND JAMAICA, NY	TO HELP ACTIVITIES OF VAR PUBLIC CHAR INST WHICH ARE EXEMPT UNDER 501 (C)(3).	$1,800
TOYS FOR SIMCHA BROOKLYN, NY	TO HELP ACTIVITIES OF VAR PUBLIC CHAR INST WHICH ARE EXEMPT UNDER 501 (C)(3).	$2,000
JEWISH AGENCY FOR ISRAEL NEW YORK, NY	TO HELP ACTIVITIES OF VAR PUBLIC CHAR INST WHICH ARE EXEMPT UNDER 501 (C)(3).	$52,000

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

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Nazee & Joseph Moinian Foundation fund?

How do I apply for a grant from Nazee & Joseph Moinian Foundation?

The foundation makes grants across a range of sizes. Recent grantmaking data shows: • **2023 Activity**: Made 56 grants totaling $204,000, with a median grant size of $6,000 and a range from $1,000 to $100,000 • **2022 Activity**: Made 26 grants totaling $637,000, with a median grant size of $5,000 • **Recent Grant Recipients** (2023): American Friends of Rabin Medical Center ($50,000), Persian Jewish Center of Manhattan ($21,000), and Stefan Adelipour for Life Foundation ($7,000) **Application…

Where does Nazee & Joseph Moinian Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, with some activity in Colorado.

What size grants does Nazee & Joseph Moinian Foundation award?

In 2024, Nazee & Joseph Moinian Foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $428K — an average of about $43K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Nazee & Joseph Moinian Foundation's EIN?

Nazee & Joseph Moinian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1035983. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.