Taslimi Foundation is located in Santa Monica, CA. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Taslimi Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 11/2023, Taslimi Foundation generated $704.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $814.8k during the year ending 11/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Taslimi Foundation has awarded 27 individual grants totaling $1,099,763. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FOUNDATION HAS TAKEN UP IN THE PAST FEW YEARS IN CHAMPIONING THE CAUSE OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN IRAN WHICH INCLUDE:* DEFENDING THE RIGHTS OF RELIGIOUS MINORITIES AND IN PARTICULAR THE BAHA'IS AGAINST THE ONSLAUGHT OF PERSECUTIONS BY THE REGIME IN IRAN* SUPPORT OF FREEDOM OF THOUGHT FOR ALL PEOPLE* GENDER EQUALITY* EDUCATION FOR ALL IRANIANS* PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTARIES AND ORAL HISTORY OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Shidan Taslimi President | 5 | $0 | |
Mehran Taslimi Secretary/cfo | 5 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $700,000 |
| Interest on Savings | $0 |
| Dividends & Interest | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $0 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $0 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $4,397 |
| Total Revenue | $704,397 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $0 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $625 |
| Depreciation | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $0 |
| Printing and publications | $0 |
| Other expenses | $631,466 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $635,633 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $179,176 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $814,809 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $182,759 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $182,759 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, Taslimi Foundation has awarded $179,176 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
OPCCPEOPLE CONCERN PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
STANFORD UNIVERSITY - AMIN BANANI MEMORIAL FUND PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
UCLA FOUNDATION PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $59,176 |
MEDSTART GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL - MONA MAHBOUBI MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |