Transform Iran Inc
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.
Transform Iran Inc at a glance
In short: Transform Iran Inc gave $6K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,000
- -49.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,000
- -49.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $265,123
- -21.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Transform Iran Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Adventurers ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Transform Iran Inc gives
- Giving fell 48% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
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.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adventurers Winnetka, CA | Ministry Support/Outreach | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $265,123 | $765,967 | $838,656 | $6,000 | 1 | — |
| 2024 | $337,812 | $476,874 | $488,044 | $11,850 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $348,982 | $639,618 | $441,409 | $36,150 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $150,773 | $457,095 | $697,724 | $11,500 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $391,827 | $649,370 | $365,825 | $328,305 | Total only | $-890 |
| 2020 | $108,282 | $471,708 | $412,364 | $348,763 | Total only | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
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.
Focus Areas
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
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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 18, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 26, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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