Reza a Khazeni Memorial Foundation
Reza a Khazeni Memorial Foundation is a private foundation, based in Salt Lake City, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $311K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 5 grants totaling $19K. Net investment income was $114.
Reza a Khazeni Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: Reza a Khazeni Memorial Foundation gave $19K across 5 grants in 2023 (avg $4K), mostly in Utah. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $18,500
- -27.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $3,700
- -56.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $311,013
- +0.4% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Utah (95% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Reza a Khazeni Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was University of Utah Orthopedic ($6K). Together the top 5 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Reza a Khazeni Memorial Foundation gives
- Giving grew 3600% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 88% 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2020) to $26K (2022). In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Utah Orthopedic Salt Lake City, UT | Education | $6,000 |
| University of Utah College of Law Salt Lake City, UT | Education | $6,000 |
| Baskerville Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | General Fund | $5,000 |
| DRS Without Borders New York, NY | General | $1,000 |
| The Road Home Midvale, UT | General Fund | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $311,013 | $8,038 | $26,424 | $18,500 | 5 | $18,500 | $114 | $20,960 |
| 2022 | $309,691 | $74,729 | $33,762 | $25,500 | 3 | $25,500 | $66,467 | $22,295 |
| 2021 | $268,724 | $31,156 | $26,820 | $17,500 | 5 | $18,325 | $22,661 | $25,105 |
| 2020 | $264,388 | $7,011 | $9,272 | $500 | 1 | — | — | $19,458 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Reza a Khazeni Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Reza a Khazeni Memorial Foundation is led by Reza A. Khazeni, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Reza A. Khazeni
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Fontenot
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shireen Khazeni
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Reza a Khazeni Memorial Foundation
How much does Reza a Khazeni Memorial Foundation give each year?
Reza a Khazeni Memorial Foundation gave $19K across 5 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $26K across 3 grants.
What is Reza a Khazeni Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
Reza a Khazeni Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $5,000, and its average grant was $3,700, across 5 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Reza a Khazeni Memorial Foundation give grants?
Reza a Khazeni Memorial Foundation gives mostly in Utah: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (3 grants).
Does Reza a Khazeni Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of Reza a Khazeni Memorial Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Reza a Khazeni Memorial Foundation's largest grantees?
Reza a Khazeni Memorial Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include University of Utah Orthopedic ($6,000), University of Utah College of Law ($6,000) and Baskerville Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Reza a Khazeni Memorial Foundation?
Reza a Khazeni Memorial Foundation reported $311K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (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 is Reza a Khazeni Memorial Foundation's EIN?
Reza a Khazeni Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0503877. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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