Zarathushti Entrepreneurship Development Foundation
Charitable activities to promote entrepreneurship
Zarathushti Entrepreneurship Development Foundation at a glance
In short: Zarathushti Entrepreneurship Development Foundation gave $125K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $42K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $125,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $41,667
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $297,091
- -16.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Zarathushti Entrepreneurship Development Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was CA Dental and Medical CPA Inc ($50K). Together the top 3 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CA Dental and Medical CPA Inc Mission Viejo, CA | Support the business | $50,000 |
| Shahzadi Capital LLC Ann Arbor, MI | Support the business | $50,000 |
| All City Embroidery Fairfield, CA | Support business | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $297,091 | $302,335 | $176,237 | $125,000 | 3 | $10,000 |
| 2023 | $356,184 | $118,962 | $291 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $237,513 | — | $13,654 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $251,167 | $177,294 | $601 | — | — | — |
About Zarathushti Entrepreneurship Development Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Zarathushti Entrepreneurship Development Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Hinsdale, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $297K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $125K. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Zarathushti Entrepreneurship Development Foundation's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arzan S. Wadia
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edul Daver
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Homi D. Gandhi
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rohinton Rivetna
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Toos Daruvala
Trustee
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pervin Taleyarkhan
Secretary
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ratan Mistry
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Zarathushti Entrepreneurship Development Foundation
How much does Zarathushti Entrepreneurship Development Foundation give each year?
Zarathushti Entrepreneurship Development Foundation gave $125K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Zarathushti Entrepreneurship Development Foundation's typical grant size?
Zarathushti Entrepreneurship Development Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $41,667, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Zarathushti Entrepreneurship Development Foundation give grants?
Zarathushti Entrepreneurship Development Foundation gives mostly in California: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (40%).
Does Zarathushti Entrepreneurship Development Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Zarathushti Entrepreneurship Development Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Zarathushti Entrepreneurship Development Foundation?
Zarathushti Entrepreneurship Development Foundation reported $297K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $302K.
What is Zarathushti Entrepreneurship Development Foundation?
Zarathushti Entrepreneurship Development Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Hinsdale, IL. It holds $297K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Zarathushti Entrepreneurship Development Foundation's EIN?
Zarathushti Entrepreneurship Development Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3689894. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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