Mostafavi Foundation
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- Typical grants
- £5,000 – £50,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
- Decisions
- As needed
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Mostafavi Foundation
The Mostafavi Foundation is a family-led charitable trust established in 2019 by Seyed Mahmoud Mostafavi and Majid Mostafavi. Its core mission is to support general charitable causes worldwide through flexible grant-making, applying income and capital at the trustees' discretion. Rooted in broad philanthropy without thematic restrictions, the foundation emphasises ethical stewardship, transparency, and accountability. It funds a diverse array of charitable activities, including project costs, core costs, and general operations. The foundation supports children and young people, the elderly, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies, and the general public. Funding is trustee-led and proactive, with no open application process. Its family structure ensures continuity, with future trustees drawn from the settlor's lineal descendants.
What Mostafavi Foundation funds
The foundation funds general charitable causes without thematic restrictions. It supports work that benefits children and young people, the elderly, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies, and the general public. Grants can cover project costs, core costs, and general operations, giving organisations flexibility in how they use the funding. While the foundation can support causes anywhere in the world, its primary focus is on England and Wales. The trustees take a flexible approach, enabling them to respond to emerging needs across different sectors.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants are UK-registered charities and voluntary bodies of small to medium size. There are no strict income thresholds or geographic base requirements, though the foundation's focus is on England and Wales. The foundation prioritises organisations that serve children and young people, the elderly, people with disabilities, and the general public. Unsolicited applications are not accepted; funding is by invitation only, with trustees proactively identifying or receiving proposals directly.
What Mostafavi Foundation doesn't fund
The foundation does not fund individuals, trading activities, trustee remuneration, or capital and emergency funding. It also excludes support for organisations that are not UK-registered charities or voluntary bodies, and it does not fund activities that are not charitable in nature. The foundation's grant-making is limited to its stated charitable purposes.
How they like to fund
Funding is trustee-led and proactive. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications; instead, trustees identify or receive proposals directly. Grants can be used for project costs, core costs, or general operations, and the foundation takes a flexible approach to the type and duration of support. The family structure ensures continuity in the foundation's approach.
How much does Mostafavi Foundation give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
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How to apply to Mostafavi Foundation
Mostafavi Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
- A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
- Decisions are typically as needed.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Mostafavi Foundation provide?
Mostafavi Foundation typically provides grants of £5,000 - £50,000.
Where does Mostafavi Foundation fund charities?
Mostafavi Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Mostafavi Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Mostafavi Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Mostafavi Foundation?
Mostafavi Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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