Nimruz
Funding projects and programs that relate to traditional Persian art and culture; that build capacity for education and studies in that cultures; Supporting victims of human rights abuses and refugees.
Nimruz at a glance
In short: Nimruz gave $68K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $67,525
- +17.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,881
- -11.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,750
- Total assets
- $318,306
- +41.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Nimruz funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Waterwell Productions Inc ($35K). Together the top 4 received $68K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2024) to $68K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waterwell Productions Inc New York, NY | Fund Blind Runner production | $35,000 |
| PLSL Film LLC New York, NY | To produce the short film Unseen Champion | $20,000 |
| Maaa Film Brooklyn, NY | To co-produce and support the impact campaign of a film called Deep Dive | $7,500 |
| Otter & Line Productions LLC Alexandria, VA | To produce a short film called Love Garde | $5,025 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $318,306 | $434,192 | $340,849 | $67,525 | 4 | $3,405 |
| 2024 | $224,452 | $308,788 | $85,382 | $57,500 | 3 | $701 |
About Nimruz
Based on IRS filings
Nimruz is a public charity, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $318K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $68K. Net investment income was $3K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nimruz's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Azadeh
Vatanpour
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rostam
Zafari
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sepanta
Mohseni
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Nimruz
How much does Nimruz give each year?
Nimruz gave $68K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $58K across 3 grants.
What is Nimruz's typical grant size?
Nimruz's median grant in 2025 was $13,750, and its average grant was $16,881, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Nimruz give grants?
Nimruz gives mostly in New York: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Nimruz give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Nimruz's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Nimruz?
Nimruz reported $318K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $434K.
What is Nimruz's EIN?
Nimruz's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3848780. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 17, 2026)
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