Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani
Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 filing reports 17 grants totaling $2,476,000 to charitable organizations, including cultural institutions, educational organizations, and organizations addressing human services and health-related needs.
Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani at a glance
In short: Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani gave $2.5M across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $146K), mostly in California. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,476,000
- +156.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -10.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $145,647
- +186.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $19,334,427
- -15.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (3 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (84% 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 Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani
- 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11100 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 600, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: (310) 806-4000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was White House Historical Association ($850K). Together the top 10 received $2.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 94 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 12% to recipients in the District of Columbia. Illinois and New York each accounted for 2%; Massachusetts accounted for 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 17 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $287K; repeat grants $115K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 319% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 259% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $590K (2021) to $2.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| White House Historical Association Washington, CA | Unrestricted | $850,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $820,000 |
| Ford's Theatre Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Mercy for Humanity Garden Grove, CA | Unrestricted | $116,000 |
| House of Lebanon Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Library of Congress Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Brent Shapiro Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| California Rehabilitation Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Islamic Center of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Karam Foundation Lake Forest, IL | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
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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 | $19,334,427 | $2,383,325 | $2,549,652 | $2,476,000 | 17 | $2,476,000 | $2,946,352 | $955,851 |
| 2023 | $22,794,116 | $5,085,675 | $1,007,855 | $965,830 | 19 | $965,830 | $2,092,320 | $683,822 |
| 2022 | $14,497,576 | $2,423,338 | $2,088,738 | $2,058,500 | 19 | $2,058,500 | $400,335 | $710,031 |
| 2021 | $16,607,198 | $327,374 | $642,158 | $590,250 | 17 | $590,546 | $518,582 | $830,828 |
| 2020 | $16,529,498 | $4,846,538 | $1,774,425 | $1,757,500 | 22 | — | $3,058,819 | $611,740 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani reported a distributable amount of $956K 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 grants include support for organizations whose missions, as described by the grantees, include assisting people in need of food, clothing, transportation, and shelter (Mercy for Humanity); improving quality of life for people with physical medicine and rehabilitation needs (California Rehabilitation Foundation); and identifying the cause of, finding a cure for, and controlling the effects of Tourette syndrome (Tourette Association of America).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $2,476,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $850,000, with a median of $50,000. The largest reported grants were $850,000 to the White House Historical Association and $820,000 to the UCLA Foundation, both listed as unrestricted. Other notable grants included $200,000 to Ford’s Theatre, $116,000 to Mercy for Humanity, and $100,000 each to House of Lebanon and the Library of Congress.
Additional 2024 grants included $50,000 each to the Brent Shapiro Foundation, California Rehabilitation Foundation, Islamic Center of Southern California, and Karam Foundation; $25,000 to the Tourette Association of America; and $5,000 to the National Kidney Foundation. The filing lists the grants to the named recipients as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dr. Ray R. Irani, Kenneth J. Anderson, and Ghada Raslan Irani as co-trustees.
Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kenneth J. Anderson
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ray R. Irani
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ghada Raslan Irani
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2023
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 Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani
How much does Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani give each year?
Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani gave $2.5M across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $966K across 19 grants.
What is Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani's typical grant size?
Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $145,647, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani that year got $287K on average.
Where does Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani give grants?
Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani gives mostly in California: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (6 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani's largest grantees?
Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani's largest 2024 grantees include White House Historical Association ($850,000), The UCLA Foundation ($820,000) and Ford's Theatre ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani?
Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani reported $19.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $956K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani's EIN?
Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-6394885. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani 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 September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). Ray R Irani and Ghada Raslan Irani funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ray-r-irani-and-ghada-raslan-irani-morg_a0787502591a4400a57a1cb3e9594104
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