Private foundation · Salt Lake City, UT (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Semnani Family Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $14,727
- Typical grant
- $14,727 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $14,727, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 63 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $5.6 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.6M | $15K | 1 |
| 2023 | $5.3M | $11K | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Khosrow semnani · salt lake city · 8013217725
- What to send
- Applications should be mailed in the form of a letter.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Khosrow SemnaniDirector
- Shirin KiaDirector
- Ghazaleh SemnaniDirector
- Taymour SemnaniDirector
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- General cont
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | General cont | $15K |
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