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Transform Iran Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Glendale, CA EIN: 27-1714817 Website

Transform Iran is dedicated to religious, charitable, and educational activities designed to advance the christian faith, specifically to iran, surrounding countries, and throughout the middle east. To help fulfill the mission, the ministry engages in a variety of strategic ministries. These include church planting, training, theological education, ministry through media such as tv, the internet, and publications, as well as humanitarian support.

Key facts about Transform Iran Inc

In short: Transform Iran Inc gave $6K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
27-1714817
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$6,000
Grants made (2025)
1
Average grant
$6,000
Median grant
$6,000
Total assets
$265,123
Primary geography
California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$265K

-21.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$6K

-49.4% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

-49.4% YoY

How Transform Iran Inc gives

  • Giving fell 48% from 2022 to 2025. Method

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

About Transform Iran Inc

Based on IRS filings

Transform Iran Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Glendale, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $265K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

ChatsworthWinnetka

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K$400KTotal only2020 Total only2021 1 grant2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024 1 grant2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2025) to $349K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.

Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2025

Adventurers: $6KAdventurers$6K

The largest 2025 recipient was Adventurers ($6K).

Grant Size Distribution

4 grants across all recorded years

4<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Adventurers Winnetka, CAMinistry Support/Outreach$6,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$250K$500K$750K$1M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$265,123$337,812$348,982
Revenue$765,967$476,874$639,618
Expenses$838,656$488,044$441,409

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 19, 2023)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 20, 2024)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 13, 2025)
  4. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 18, 2026)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 18, 2021)
  6. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 26, 2022)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Transform Iran Inc is led by Lana Silk, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2022; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Lana Silk

    Chief Executive Officer

    On filings since 2022

    45 hrs/week

    $65K (2022) → $65K (2025)

  • Zachariah Koshy

    Chairman

    On filings since 2020

    7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • David Anderson

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dolores Liberi

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    9 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Robert Minassian

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    15 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tadeh Keshmeshian

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Hooman Khalili

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (2)
  • Former: Margaret Yeghnazar (2020–2024) — Board Member
  • Former: Luke Hatton (2022–2024) — Board Member

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.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Lana Silk — Chief Executive Officer: $65KLana SilkChief Executive Officer$65K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $65K, to Lana Silk (Chief Executive Officer).

Frequently asked questions about Transform Iran Inc

How much does Transform Iran Inc give each year?

Transform Iran Inc gave $6K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $12K across 1 grant.

How large is Transform Iran Inc?

Transform Iran Inc reported $265K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $766K.

What is Transform Iran Inc?

Transform Iran Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Glendale, CA. It holds $265K in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Transform Iran Inc operate?

Transform Iran Inc has awarded grants in California.

What is Transform Iran Inc's EIN?

Transform Iran Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1714817. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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