The Nima Taghavi Foundation
The Nima Taghavi Foundation is a private foundation based in Newport Beach, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including support for medical research and care, education, international work, and other organizations.
The Nima Taghavi Foundation at a glance
In short: The Nima Taghavi Foundation gave $319K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), top state California. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $319,100
- +12.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,592
- -15.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,100
- Total assets
- $3,626,494
- +512.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (36% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Nima Taghavi Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3857 Birch Street 956, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: (949) 396-6105
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Nima Taghavi Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bill Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $309K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 46 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, reported grant dollars by recipient state were California 36%, Arkansas 31%, Minnesota 16%, Illinois 13%, and Colorado 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Nima Taghavi Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $16K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 192% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $188K (2020) to $466K (2021). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $319K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation Little Rock, AR | To strengthen the capacity of people in the united states and throughout the world to meet the challenges of global interdependence. | $100,000 |
| 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. Filling lives by funding research and drug development, partnering with the cf community. | $60,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $35,400 |
| Minneapolis Foundation Minneapolis, MN | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| City of Hopenational Business Products Industry Duarte, CA | General Operating Support | $22,500 |
| Eastern Congo Initiative Minneapolis, MN | Eastern Congo Initiative | $20,000 |
| Bianca RAE Foundation Palm Desert, CA | To provide guidance and leadership to southern California youth and a focus on providing resources for homeless animals. | $16,200 |
| Cedars-Sinai Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Greenhouse Scholars Boulder, CO | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| American India Foundation New York, NY | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,626,494 | $2,863,308 | $332,473 | $319,100 | 12 | $324,868 | $38,396 | $169,544 |
| 2024 | $592,168 | $227,267 | $290,515 | $283,500 | 9 | $287,353 | $65,615 | $32,822 |
| 2023 | $555,477 | $153,154 | $350,195 | $334,000 | 8 | $350,195 | $654 | $34,299 |
| 2022 | $722,042 | $332,665 | $279,866 | $275,300 | 10 | $279,866 | $165 | $29,718 |
| 2021 | $530,896 | $538,503 | $468,700 | $465,500 | 7 | — | $3 | $25,663 |
| 2020 | $366,684 | $260,011 | $191,755 | $187,500 | 7 | — | $16 | $14,299 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nima Taghavi Foundation reported a distributable amount of $170K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filings do not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Eastern Congo Initiative describes its mission as increasing investment in the Democratic Republic of Congo by supporting Congolese-led solutions, developing partnerships, and drawing attention to the country. Greenhouse Scholars describes its work as partnering with young leaders and supporting initiatives in under-resourced communities. Curebound says its mission is to accelerate cancer research and save lives.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $319,100. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $18,100.
The largest reported grants included $100,000 to the Bill Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation, $60,000 to UCI Foundation, $35,400 to Northwestern Memorial Foundation, and $30,000 to Minneapolis Foundation. Other grants included $20,000 to Eastern Congo Initiative, $16,200 to Bianca Rae Foundation, and $10,000 each to Cedars-Sinai and Greenhouse Scholars.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Nima Taghavi is listed as president on the 2025 filing.
The Nima Taghavi Foundation is led by Nima Taghavi, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nima Taghavi
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jennifer Schilling (2020) — Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Nima Taghavi Foundation
How much does The Nima Taghavi Foundation give each year?
The Nima Taghavi Foundation gave $319K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $284K across 9 grants.
What is The Nima Taghavi Foundation's typical grant size?
The Nima Taghavi Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $18,100, and its average grant was $26,592, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Nima Taghavi Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does The Nima Taghavi Foundation give grants?
The Nima Taghavi Foundation's top state is California, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arkansas (31%) and Minnesota (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does The Nima Taghavi Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of The Nima Taghavi Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Nima Taghavi Foundation's largest grantees?
The Nima Taghavi Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Bill Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation ($100,000), UCI Foundation ($60,000) and Northwestern Memorial Foundation ($35,400), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Nima Taghavi Foundation?
The Nima Taghavi Foundation reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $325K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $170K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Nima Taghavi Foundation fund?
The available filings do not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Nima Taghavi Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Nima Taghavi Foundation's EIN?
The Nima Taghavi Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3959759. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Nima Taghavi Foundation 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Nima Taghavi Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-nima-taghavi-foundation-morg_c9d77095731e424ca0af05e12686e577
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