Vafa Foundation Inc
Vafa Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Indianapolis, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $145K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $20K.
Vafa Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Vafa Foundation Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,100
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,100
- Median grant
- $10,100
- Total assets
- $145,087
- +7.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Vafa Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mona Foundation ($10K).
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.
Cities
How Vafa Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 33% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2025) to $15K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mona Foundation Kirklan, WA | Contribution to the general operating fund for the purpose of scholarship. | $10,100 |
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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 | $145,087 | $20,057 | $10,628 | $10,100 | 1 | $10,100 | $19,819 | $8,613 |
| 2024 | $135,033 | $12,065 | $2,207 | — | — | — | $12,008 | $7,947 |
| 2023 | $125,726 | $6,449 | $2,948 | — | — | — | $5,876 | $6,860 |
| 2022 | $122,243 | $7,856 | $15,362 | $15,100 | 2 | $15,100 | $7,719 | $7,450 |
| 2021 | $129,570 | $22,485 | $19,875 | $15,100 | 1 | $15,100 | $21,915 | $8,459 |
| 2020 | $127,241 | $12,153 | $14,325 | $12,000 | 3 | — | $9,828 | $7,307 |
| 2019 | $129,465 | $10,064 | $14,015 | $12,000 | 1 | — | $10,044 | $7,535 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vafa Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vafa Foundation Inc is led by Zia Loghmani, Chair on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Zia Loghmani
Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan T. Loghmani
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary T. Loghmani
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah B. Tabesh
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Vafa Foundation Inc
How much does Vafa Foundation Inc give each year?
Vafa Foundation Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Vafa Foundation Inc?
Vafa Foundation Inc reported $145K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Vafa Foundation Inc operate?
Vafa Foundation Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Washington.
What is Vafa Foundation Inc's EIN?
Vafa Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3597377. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 18, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work Vafa Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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