Y&S Nazarian Family Foundation
The Y&S Nazarian Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. It supports education, public policy research, arts and culture, Jewish causes, and Iranian causes, with stated geographic interests including Southern California, other U.S. partnerships, and Israel.
Y&S Nazarian Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Y&S Nazarian Family Foundation gave $3.1M across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $87K), mostly in California. 56% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,139,396
- -62.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $87,205
- -67.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $22,944,903
- +0.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (20 of 36, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Y&S Nazarian Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It accepts letters of inquiry and grant proposals only by invitation.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9595 Wilshire Blvd 600, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone: (310) 229-9101
Website: https://yandsnazarianfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Y&S Nazarian Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sheba Medical Center ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $3.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
169 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 169 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation identifies Southern California and partnerships in other parts of the United States, as well as Israel, as geographic areas of focus. It may fund in additional areas or regions in need at the family’s discretion. In 2024, grant dollars were reported for recipients in California (83%), Florida (11%), New York (3%), Washington, D.C. (3%), and Pennsylvania (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Y&S Nazarian Family Foundation open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 36 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $127K; repeat grants $38K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 22% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 72% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 364% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2022) to $8.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sheba Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $2,000,000 |
| Gulliver Prepatory School Pinecrest, FL | General Support | $300,000 |
| Skirball Cultural Center Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $250,000 |
| Ima Foundation Beverly Hills, CA | General Support | $142,146 |
| Visionary Women Beverly Hills, CA | General Support | $85,000 |
| The Washington Institute Washington, DC | General Support | $50,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York City, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Emina's Hand Foundation Coconut Grove, FL | General Support | $45,000 |
| Aid Coalition Bryn Mawr, PA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Renew Democracy Initiative Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,944,903 | $4,104,222 | $4,271,822 | $3,139,396 | 36 | $4,118,130 | $2,198,539 | $1,130,284 |
| 2023 | $22,766,976 | $4,152,123 | $8,975,224 | $8,464,050 | 32 | $8,807,946 | $860,300 | $973,669 |
| 2022 | $20,621,728 | $484,119 | $1,550,948 | $1,177,872 | 36 | $1,434,899 | $587,479 | $968,707 |
| 2021 | $26,347,424 | $1,546,361 | $2,271,485 | $1,822,813 | 30 | $2,049,226 | $1,971,260 | $1,076,815 |
| 2020 | $25,386,029 | $1,251,163 | $3,664,188 | $3,175,035 | 35 | — | $795,635 | $991,914 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Y&S Nazarian Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — 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 Foundation describes education as a catalyst for societal change. Its mission includes supporting educational causes through academic, public policy, community-based social, and artistic programs. Its stated U.S. priorities are education, research on policymaking, arts and culture, Jewish causes, and Iranian causes. The Ima Foundation’s stated priorities in Israel are education, arts and culture, and emergency support.
The Foundation also says its work has broadened to address mental health and well-being, empower women and girls, and combat antisemitism through education, advocacy, and community engagement. Its stated interest in education spans elementary, high school, and university institutions, as well as capital campaigns, existing programs, and new programs.
The 2024 grants illustrate support for organizations working in several of these areas. For example, the Skirball Cultural Center describes its work as welcoming people across communities and generations through cultural experiences, while Visionary Women says it engages conversations with innovative leaders funding initiatives for women and girls. The Anti-Defamation League describes its mission as fighting antisemitism and other forms of hate. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 36 grants totaling $3,139,396. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $2,000,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest reported grants included:
The Foundation says it considers organizations and projects that fit its priorities through an internal research and review process. Only organizations with tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code are eligible for consideration and funding.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Soraya J. Nazarian as trustee, David Nazarian as CFO, Sharon Nazarian as president, and Shulamit Nazarian as trustee. The Foundation’s leadership listing also identifies Soraya Sarah Nazarian as founder and trustee, and David Nazarian as chief financial officer and trustee.
Y&S Nazarian Family Foundation is led by Sharon Nazarian, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sharon Nazarian
President
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$150K (2020) → $150K (2024)
Shulamit Nazarian
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Soraya J. Nazarian
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Nazarian
CFO
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Younes Nazarian (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $150K, to Sharon Nazarian (President).
Frequently asked questions about Y&S Nazarian Family Foundation
How much does Y&S Nazarian Family Foundation give each year?
Y&S Nazarian Family Foundation gave $3.1M across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8.5M across 32 grants.
What is Y&S Nazarian Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Y&S Nazarian Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $87,205, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Y&S Nazarian Family Foundation that year got $127K on average.
Where does Y&S Nazarian Family Foundation give grants?
Y&S Nazarian Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (13 grants), New York City, NY (7 grants), Beverly Hills, CA (4 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Y&S Nazarian Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Y&S Nazarian Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Y&S Nazarian Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Y&S Nazarian Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sheba Medical Center ($2,000,000), Gulliver Prepatory School ($300,000) and Skirball Cultural Center ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Y&S Nazarian Family Foundation?
Y&S Nazarian Family Foundation reported $22.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Y&S Nazarian Family Foundation fund?
The Foundation describes education as a catalyst for societal change. Its mission includes supporting educational causes through academic, public policy, community-based social, and artistic programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Y&S Nazarian Family Foundation?
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Y&S Nazarian Family Foundation's EIN?
Y&S Nazarian Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4774321. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Y&S Nazarian Family 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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