Stefan Adelipour for Life Foundation
The Stefan Adelipour for Life Foundation is a public charity based in Los Angeles, California. Formed in 2007, it makes donations to a children’s hospital and other charities, in remembrance of Stefan Adelipour.
Stefan Adelipour for Life Foundation at a glance
In short: Stefan Adelipour for Life Foundation gave $273K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in New York. 70% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $273,000
- +210.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,300
- +55.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $125,802
- -38.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (7 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Stefan Adelipour for Life Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 761 Bel Air Road, Los Angeles, CA 90077-3005
Phone: (917) 731-5047
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stefan Adelipour for Life Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Belev Echad Inc ($102K). Together the top 10 received $273K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 24 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2024 grants went to organizations in New York, Washington, Virginia, California, Georgia, and Michigan. By grant dollars, New York accounted for 59%, Washington 17%, Virginia 13%, California 5%, and Georgia 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Stefan Adelipour for Life Foundation open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 10 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $51K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $46K repeat.
- 20% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $42K (2022) to $273K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $273K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Belev Echad Inc New York, NY | Donation | $101,500 |
| Brothers for Life Seattle, WA | Donation | $46,000 |
| Friends of Asor Fund USA Alexandria, VA | Donation | $35,000 |
| Great Neck Public Schools Great Neck, NY | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Magbit Foundation Beverly Hills, CA | Donation | $15,000 |
| American Friends of TSFAT Inc Brooklyn, NY | Donation | $15,000 |
| Yahalom Foundation New York, NY | Donation | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | Donation | $15,000 |
| Worldwide Friends Foundation Inc Jonesboro, GA | Donation | $9,500 |
| Hope Foundation Ann Arbor, MI | Donation | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $125,802 | $224,579 | $304,502 | $273,000 | 10 | $375 |
| 2023 | $205,725 | $89,563 | $127,838 | $88,000 | 5 | $696 |
| 2022 | $244,000 | $39,869 | $57,428 | $41,500 | 3 | $916 |
| 2020 | $265,412 | $26,055 | $118,500 | $102,000 | 6 | $595 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states its mission as “DONATIONS TO A CHILDRENS HOSPITAL AND OTHER CHARITIES.” Its 2024 filing describes contributions and fundraising to provide funds to Brothers for Life, Hope Foundation, Friends of ASOR Fund, Belev Echad Inc., an individual recipient Public Schools, and Magbit Foundation, as well as other donations in remembrance of Stefan Adelipour.
Among its 2024 grantees, Belev Echad says it supports wounded Israeli Defense Forces personnel and their families through physical, medical, legal, emotional, and financial assistance. Brothers for Life says it helps injured combat veterans through education, mentoring, social services, and financial aid. Friends of the Israel Defense Forces says it supports the health, well-being, and education of Israel’s protectors. American Friends of Tsfat says it provides direct assistance to needy families, while Magbit Foundation says it supports Jewish causes and charities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $273,000. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $101,500, with a median grant of $15,000.
Its largest 2024 grants were $101,500 to Belev Echad Inc.; $46,000 to Brothers for Life; and $35,000 to Friends of ASOR Fund USA. Other grants included $15,000 each to an individual recipient Public Schools, Magbit Foundation, American Friends of Tsfat Inc., Yahalom Foundation, and Friends of the Israel Defense Forces; $9,500 to Worldwide Friends Foundation Inc.; and $6,000 to Hope Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Soheila Adelipour as president.
Stefan Adelipour for Life Foundation is led by Soheila Adelipour, - President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Soheila Adelipour
- President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
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 Stefan Adelipour for Life Foundation
How much does Stefan Adelipour for Life Foundation give each year?
Stefan Adelipour for Life Foundation gave $273K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $88K across 5 grants.
What is Stefan Adelipour for Life Foundation's typical grant size?
Stefan Adelipour for Life Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $27,300, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Stefan Adelipour for Life Foundation that year got $17K on average.
Where does Stefan Adelipour for Life Foundation give grants?
Stefan Adelipour for Life Foundation gives mostly in New York: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (17%) and Virginia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Stefan Adelipour for Life Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Stefan Adelipour for Life Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (9 grants).
Who are Stefan Adelipour for Life Foundation's largest grantees?
Stefan Adelipour for Life Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Belev Echad Inc ($101,500), Brothers for Life ($46,000) and Friends of Asor Fund USA ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Stefan Adelipour for Life Foundation?
Stefan Adelipour for Life Foundation reported $126K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $225K.
What does Stefan Adelipour for Life Foundation fund?
The foundation states its mission as “DONATIONS TO A CHILDRENS HOSPITAL AND OTHER CHARITIES.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stefan Adelipour for Life Foundation?
Stefan Adelipour for Life Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Stefan Adelipour for Life Foundation's EIN?
Stefan Adelipour for Life Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8997372. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Stefan Adelipour for Life Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/stefan-adelipour-for-life-foundation-morg_2ebfe44f2401429c95aa7bbb579b4060
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