Siamak Pourzand Foundation is located in Bethesda, MD. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (Q70) the organization is classified as: International Human Rights, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Siamak Pourzand 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 12/2022, Siamak Pourzand Foundation generated $222.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $154.1k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 21.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION TO OFFER SKILL-BUILDING EDUCATIONAL AND KNOWLEDGE-SHARING PLATFORM FOR CREATIVE MINDS WHO STRUGGLE AGAINST CENSORSHIP AND REPRESSION TO ENHANCE AND STRENGTHEN THE CUTLURAL EDUCATIONAL CHARITABLE CIVIC AND COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE AROUND THE WORLD TO PROMOTE DEMOCRATIC VALUES AND CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS PRINCIPLES AROUND THE WORLD TO DEFEND THE RIGHTS OF AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS AUTHORS AND ARTISTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROJECT AIMED AT INCREASING THE ABILITY OF WORKERS TO ADVOCATE FOR AND BENEFIT FROM INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED LABOR RIGHTS.
THE PROJECT USES A TRAIN-THE-TRAINER MODEL TO EMPOWER GRASSROOTS HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS TO MORE EFFECTIVELY ADVOCATE FOR THE HUMAN RIGHTS AND DIGNITY OF THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES.
MOBILIZING INTERNATIONAL ATTENTION AND ACTION ON LGBT+ RIGHTS BY SUPPORTING UN ADVOCACY AND INTER-GROUP COLLABORATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Glebs Zukovs Vice President Treasurer And Secretary | Officer | 16 | $25,321 |
Azadeh Pourzand Executive Director | Officer | 16 | $13,478 |
Mojgan Ghasemian Bod Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Swathi Massar Bod Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Taimoor Aliassi Bod Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $222,675 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $222,675 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $222,675 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $38,799 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $114,685 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $154,067 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $179,792 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $179,792 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $27,930 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $151,862 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $179,792 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Siamak Pourzand Foundation has recieved totaling $182,523.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Dt Institute Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $182,523 |
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