FARHANG FOUNDATION

EIN: 261574533 501(c)(3) Human Services

GLENDALE, CA

Total Revenue
$3,148,089
Total Expenses
$4,272,244
Total Assets
$6,939,753
Net Assets
$4,505,211
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
ALIREZA ARDEKANI
Phone
3106661546
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

FARHANG FOUNDATION, founded in 2007, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $3.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 49% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $4.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 36% operating deficit.

Mission

TO CELEBRATE AND PROMOTE IRANIAN ART AND CULTURE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $477,502 Revenue: $99,173

FARHANG FOUNDATION AND THE PACIFIC SYMPHONY WERE PROUD TO ONCE AGAIN JOIN FORCES IN PRESENTING THE ANNUAL NOWRUZ (IRANIAN NEW YEAR) CONCERTS THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TO MARK THIS JOYOUS...

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FARHANG FOUNDATION AND THE PACIFIC SYMPHONY WERE PROUD TO ONCE AGAIN JOIN FORCES IN PRESENTING THE ANNUAL NOWRUZ (IRANIAN NEW YEAR) CONCERTS THROUGHOUT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TO MARK THIS JOYOUS OCCASION. THE EVENTS PROVIDE DIVERSE FAMILY-ORIENTED CULTURAL PROGRAMMING, CONCERTS, TRADITIONAL MUSIC, DANCERS, CUISINE, AND MORE.

Program 2
Expenses: $89,876 Revenue: $8,108

FARHANG FOUNDATION'S SHORT FILM FESTIVAL IS A SINGULAR AND UNPARALLELED EVENT ON THE GLOBAL STAGE, DEDICATED EXCLUSIVELY TO CELEBRATING THE ARTISTRY OF IRANIAN SHORT FILMS. IT PROVIDES SUBSTANTIAL...

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FARHANG FOUNDATION'S SHORT FILM FESTIVAL IS A SINGULAR AND UNPARALLELED EVENT ON THE GLOBAL STAGE, DEDICATED EXCLUSIVELY TO CELEBRATING THE ARTISTRY OF IRANIAN SHORT FILMS. IT PROVIDES SUBSTANTIAL SUPPORT TO FILMMAKERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD, WITH $18,000 IN PRIZES GENEROUSLY AWARDED.

Program 3
Expenses: $46,158

IN 2015, WITH THE COMMUNITY'S SUPPORT, FARHANG FOUNDATION LAUNCHED THE FIRST-EVER PERSIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS OF SOUTHERN...

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IN 2015, WITH THE COMMUNITY'S SUPPORT, FARHANG FOUNDATION LAUNCHED THE FIRST-EVER PERSIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. THIS PROGRAM, WHICH IS PROVIDED FREE-OF-CHARGE TO PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS, CREATES A PLATFORM FOR K-12 STUDENTS TO BE EXPOSED TO IRAN'S RICH AND BEAUTIFUL LANGUAGE AND CULTURE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,680,851
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $467,238
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $3,148,089

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,441,220
Salaries & Benefits $498,827
Fundraising Expenses $115,691
Program Expenses $3,807,301
Other Expenses $1,332,197
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,272,244

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,148,089 $2,116,494 +0.5%
Expenses $4,272,244 $1,792,166 +1.4%
Net Income $-1,124,155 $324,328 -4.5%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
3
Volunteers
21

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$282,820
Total Directors
18
$282,820
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PHILIP COHANIM TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALIREZA ARDEKANI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$282,820 $0 $282,820
HALEH EMRANI TRUSTEE/CHAIR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK MOSHAYEDI TRUSTEE/CFO 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW TAVAKOLI TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEHRABAN KHAJEHNOURI TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL AMIN TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEHRAN MAVADDAT TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAZAD GHANBARI TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HOOSHANG PAK TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANOOSHEH OSKOUIAN TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FARHAD MOHIT TRUSTEE/VICE CHAIR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HORMOZ AMERI TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK AMIN TRUSTEE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DARIUSH GABBAY TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMANEH TAHBAZOF TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALI RAZI TRUSTEE/VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KAROON MONFARED TRUSTEE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARA ALVAREZ SECRETARY 4.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $3,148,089 $4,272,244 $6,939,753 $-1,124,155
2024 $2,116,494 $1,792,166 $6,154,429 $324,328
2023 $5,290,700 $1,814,518 $5,928,660 $3,476,182
2022 $1,919,260 $1,185,868 $2,310,744 $733,392
2021 $1,149,138 $854,670 $1,622,513 $294,468
2020 $1,625,619 $1,930,647 $1,817,644 $-305,028
2019 $2,241,090 $1,733,907 $3,073,152 $507,183
2018 $2,781,755 $4,311,813 $2,947,068 $-1,530,058
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