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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main
purpose of The Alavi Foundation?
How long has The Foundation
been in existence?
Is my donation tax deductible?
Where does The Foundation get its
money?
Does The Foundation give money
to individuals?
What is the process for requests
made to The Foundation?
What are the deadlines for submitting
proposals?
Does The Foundation make site visits?
When does the Board of Directors
meet?
Does The Foundation fund
international organizations located outside of the
United States?
Where can I find financial information
about The Foundation?
Does The Foundation own assets
outside of the United States?
Where can I obtain a copy of The
Alavi Foundation calendar?
What is the
main purpose of The Alavi Foundation?
Our purpose is to promote a
better understanding of Islamic culture through the
support of charitable and philanthropic causes in education,
religion, arts and sciences. We do this by making contributions
to not-for-profit organizations that promote interfaith
harmony and teach Islamic studies and Persian language,
literature and civilization.
How long
has The Foundation been in existence?
The Foundation was incorporated
as a not-for-profit in New York in 1973.
Is my
donation tax deductible?
Yes. The Alavi Foundation is
a charitable organization under section 501(c) (3) of
the Internal Revenue Service Code.
Where does
The Foundation get its money?
We receive most of our money
from the rental income of an office building in Manhattan.
Does
The Foundation give money to individuals?
No. Grants
are offered to not-for-profit organizations only.
What is
the process for requests made to The Foundation?
Every request goes through an
initial evaluation process by our staff. If the purpose
of the request and the mission of the organization fit
within our guidelines, the request then goes to the
Board of Trustees for a
final decision.
What are
the deadlines for submitting proposals?
There are no deadlines. Proposals
may be submitted at anytime throughout the year.
Does The
Foundation make site visits?
Yes, we may make a site visit
if we feel it is necessary.
When do
the Trustees meet?
The Board
of Trustees has 6 formal meetings throughout the
year.
Does
The Foundation fund international organizations located
outside of the United States?
With the exception of Canadian
organizations registered with the IRS, we do not make
donations to organizations outside of the U.S.
Where
can I find financial information about The Foundation?
The Foundation files form 990-PF
annually with the IRS and the Charities Bureau Office
of the New York Attorney General. Copies of the condensed
990-PF for the last three years are available on our
website. Copies of the full report are available through
guidestar.org
or by contacting us to request
that information.
Does
The Foundation own assets outside of the United States?
No. The Foundation does not
own or maintain any assets outside of the United States.
Where can
I obtain a copy of The Alavi Foundation calendar?
Our Solar
calendar is available through this website or by
sending in an order form. The calendar is ready for
distribution each year before “Norooz” (the
Persian New Year). Please put
your name on our mailing list and we will contact
you each year when the calendar is available.
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