The Nima Taghavi Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Newport Beach, CA EIN: 20-3959759

The Nima Taghavi Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Newport Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $592K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $284K. Net investment income was $66K.

Key facts about The Nima Taghavi Foundation

EIN: 20-3959759
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $283,500
Grants made (2024): 9
Average grant: $31,500
Median grant: $22,500
Total assets: $592,168
Primary geography: New York (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Nima Taghavi Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Nima Taghavi Foundation's 9 itemized 2024 grants were New York (46%), Minnesota (35%) and California (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (3 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Irvine, CA (2 grants). 33% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How The Nima Taghavi Foundation gives

Giving fell 39% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 875% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$592K

+6.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$284K

-15.1% YoY

Grant Count

+12.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$32K

-24.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nima Taghavi Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About The Nima Taghavi Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

New York $130K (46%)

Minnesota $99K (35%)

California $55K (19%)

Share of all 9 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Arkansas California District of Columbia Illinois Minnesota New York

Cities

MinneapolisIrvineNew YorkChicagoLos AngelesPalm DesertWashingtonEncinoEvanstonLittle RockNewport Beach

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$592,168	$555,477	$722,042
Revenue	$227,267	$153,154	$332,665
Expenses	$290,515	$350,195	$279,866
Qualifying Distributions	$287,353	$350,195	$279,866
Net Investment Income	$65,615	$654	$165
Distributable Amount	$32,822	$34,299	$29,718

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

41 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include The Clinton Foundation ($125,000), Boniad Ayeneh Inc ($50,000), Uci Foundation ($35,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
THE CLINTON FOUNDATION New York, NY	TO STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF PEOPLE IN THE UNITED STATES AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD TO MEET THE CHALLENGES OF GLOBAL INTERDEPENDENCE.	$125,000
BONIAD AYENEH INC Minneapolis, MN	TO EMPOWER THE SOCIETY WITH EDUCATION, AWARENESS AND PREVENTION REGARDING SOCIAL MALADIES, SUCH AS HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS, THE DISEASE OF ADDICTION, AIDS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THE PLIGHT OF STREET CHILDREN AMONG OTHERS, MOSTLY IN THE FARSI SPEAKING COMMUNITIES WORLDWIDE.	$50,000
UCI FOUNDATION Irvine, CA	THE MISSION OF THE UCI FOUNDATION IS TO RAISE AND MANAGE PRIVATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT UCI'S BROADER MISSION OF EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING, RESEARCH AND PUBLIC SERVICE.LFILLING LIVES BY FUNDING RESEARCH AND DRUG DEVELOPMENT, PARTNERING WITH THE CF COMMUNITY.	$35,000
MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION Minneapolis, MN	WORKS TO PROVIDE EQUITABLE ACCESS AND NEW PATHWAYS FOR SUCCESS FOR UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES BOTH NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. REGISTERED COMPONENT OF THE MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION	$26,000
EASTERN CONGO INITIATIVE Minneapolis, MN	EASTERN CONGO INITIATIVE	$22,500
BIANCA RAE FOUNDATION Palm Desert, CA	TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND LEADERSHIP TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA YOUTH AND A FOCUS ON PROVIDING RESOURCES FOR HOMELESS ANIMALS.	$10,000
AMERICAN INDIA FOUNDATION New York, NY	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$5,000
MIRACLES FOR KIDS Irvine, CA	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$5,000
NEWPORT AQUATIC CENTER Newport Beach, CA	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Nima Taghavi	President	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Nima Taghavi Foundation?

The Nima Taghavi Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Newport Beach, CA. It holds $592K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Nima Taghavi Foundation?

As of 2024, The Nima Taghavi Foundation holds $592K in total assets with $227K in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $284K in 2024.

Where does The Nima Taghavi Foundation operate?

The Nima Taghavi Foundation has awarded grants in Arkansas, California, District of Columbia, Illinois, Minnesota, New York.

What size grants does The Nima Taghavi Foundation award?

In 2024, The Nima Taghavi Foundation awarded 9 grants totaling $284K — an average of about $32K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Nima Taghavi Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Nima Taghavi Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.