World Zoroastrian Organization US Region Ltd
To advance the practice of Zoroastrian religious faith worldwide, Training and education of the Priests and laity in matters of Zoroastrian faith.
World Zoroastrian Organization US Region Ltd at a glance
In short: World Zoroastrian Organization US Region Ltd gave $116K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $23K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $116,202
- -76.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- Average grant
- $23,240
- Median grant
- $10,001
- Total assets
- $518,904
- -5.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (57% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who World Zoroastrian Organization US Region Ltd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Georgetown University ($66K). Together the top 5 received $116K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 7 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $484K (2025). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $116K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | Education | $66,201 |
| The North American Mobeds Council (USA) Inc Fort Lee, NJ | Education | $20,000 |
| Gram Seva Foundation Northbrook, IL | welware | $10,001 |
| DePaul University Chicago, IL | Education | $10,000 |
| The City University of New York Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | Education | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $518,904 | $408,310 | $436,777 | $116,202 | 5 | $10,533 |
| 2025 | $547,371 | $488,206 | $505,150 | $484,370 | Total only | $15,485 |
| 2024 | $564,315 | $362,256 | $461,948 | $456,780 | Total only | $14,430 |
| 2023 | $664,007 | $338,019 | $374,828 | $372,523 | Total only | $5,331 |
| 2022 | $700,816 | $467,907 | $315,216 | $30,000 | 2 | $4,237 |
| 2021 | $548,125 | $142,140 | $144,413 | $6,000 | 1 | $3,970 |
| 2020 | $550,398 | $188,455 | $193,223 | $178,201 | Total only | $3,873 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About World Zoroastrian Organization US Region Ltd
Based on IRS filings
World Zoroastrian Organization US Region Ltd is a public charity focused on religion, based in Burr Ridge, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $519K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $116K. Net investment income was $11K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
World Zoroastrian Organization US Region Ltd is led by Kayomarsh Mehta, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Kayomarsh Mehta
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adi Davar
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pesi Vazifdar
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roxana Dubash
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Darayus Motivala (2020) — Director
- Former: Sammy Bhivandiwalla (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 World Zoroastrian Organization US Region Ltd
How much does World Zoroastrian Organization US Region Ltd give each year?
World Zoroastrian Organization US Region Ltd gave $116K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it reported $484K in grants paid.
What is World Zoroastrian Organization US Region Ltd's typical grant size?
World Zoroastrian Organization US Region Ltd's median grant in 2026 was $10,001, and its average grant was $23,240, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does World Zoroastrian Organization US Region Ltd give grants?
World Zoroastrian Organization US Region Ltd gives mostly in District of Columbia: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (17%) and New Jersey (17%).
Does World Zoroastrian Organization US Region Ltd give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on World Zoroastrian Organization US Region Ltd's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (4 grants).
Who are World Zoroastrian Organization US Region Ltd's largest grantees?
World Zoroastrian Organization US Region Ltd's largest 2026 grantees include Georgetown University ($66,201), The North American Mobeds Council (USA) Inc ($20,000) and Gram Seva Foundation ($10,001), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is World Zoroastrian Organization US Region Ltd?
World Zoroastrian Organization US Region Ltd reported $519K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $408K.
What is World Zoroastrian Organization US Region Ltd?
World Zoroastrian Organization US Region Ltd is a public charity focused on religion, based in Burr Ridge, IL. It holds $519K in total assets as of 2026.
What is World Zoroastrian Organization US Region Ltd's EIN?
World Zoroastrian Organization US Region Ltd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4236575. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 7, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 12, 2022)
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