The Persepolis Foundation
Data sourced from IRS 990-PF public filings
The Persepolis Foundation funds arts and cultural initiatives, primarily supporting institutions like The Metropolitan Museum of Art and educational programs at universities such as Harvard. Its geographic focus is New York, and it funds a range of organizations including arts groups and educational institutions.
The Persepolis Foundation has 15 grants on file funding 10 organizations. Giving increased from $327,500 in 2024 to $2,232,176 in 2025. Reported assets: $9,496,467.
Total Assets
$9,496,467
Grants (Last Year)
$2,232,176
Total Grants on File
15
Recipients Funded
10
Giving History
| Year | Total Granted | Grants Made | Avg Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,232,176 | 8 | $279,022 |
| 2024 | $327,500 | 4 | $81,875 |
| 2023 | $205,000 | 2 | $102,500 |
| 2021 | $119,900 | 1 | $119,900 |
Top Grant Recipients
NEW YORK, NY
NEW YORK, NY
NEW YORK, NY
NEW YORK, NY
ALBANY, NY
CAMBRIDGE, MA
NEW YORK, NY
NEW YORK, NY
Showing top 10 of 15 grants on file.
Officers & Trustees
From 2025 IRS 990-PF filing (data available for 6 filing years)
BIJAN MOSSAVAR-RAHMANI
TRUSTEE
SHARMIN MOSSAVAR-RAHMANI
TRUSTEE
IRS Filing History
The Persepolis Foundation has IRS 990-PF filings on record for 6 years, spanning 2019 to 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
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