Maximum Difference Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 33-1127669
Foundation Overview
Based in Los Angeles, CA, Maximum Difference Foundation has awarded 182 grants totaling $4,721,465 to organizations in California, Illinois and 10 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $200 to $500,000, with a median award of $7,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
10 of 14 recipients (71%) were new grantees. Foundation prioritizes discovering new partners. Most funding supports first-time applicants with compelling missions.
Geographic Focus
72% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in Los Angeles (38%), Santa Monica (7%), Simi Valley (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 31% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (52%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Maximum Difference Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Ms Society | $1,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | $2,500 | Bakersfield, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Association Of Professors And Scholars Of Iranian Heritage | $2,500 | Encino, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Institute For Social Cultural Communications Inc | $5,000 | Chino Hills, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Bubbles Dog Rescue | $5,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Homa Communications Corp | $10,000 | Glendale, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Pacific Coast Dog Rescue | $5,000 | Burbank, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Covenant House Of California | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Baby2baby | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Toy Foundation | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Uva Rectors And Visitors | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Vasht | $49,350 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Sociarts Productions Llc | $95,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Production For Documentary Movie For The Founder Of Amin Arasteh Foundation | 2023 |
| Farhang Foundation | $261,105 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Brentwood Presbyterian Church Preschool | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Farhang Foundation | $37,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Iranian Muslim Association Of North America | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Nurses & Angels International | $5,000 | Simi Valley, CA, US | Medical Bills | 2022 |
| Tides Center | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support For Palestine Legal | 2022 |
| Viking Elementary School | $20,000 | Fresno, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Iranian American Women Foundation | $5,000 | Irvine, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Center For Constitutional Rights Inc | $15,000 | New York City, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Innocence Project Inc | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| American Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Lucky Duck Foundation | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Keep Children In School Foundation | $3,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Persian-american Cancer Institute | $7,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Sociarts Productions Llc | $120,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Production For Documentary Movie For The Founder Of Amin Arasteh Foundation | 2022 |
| Brentwood Presbyterian Church Preschool | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Farhang Foundation | $37,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Iranian Muslim Association Of North America | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Nurses & Angels International | $5,000 | Simi Valley, CA, US | Medical Bills | 2022 |
| Tides Center | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support For Palestine Legal | 2022 |
| Viking Elementary School | $20,000 | Fresno, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Iranian American Women Foundation | $5,000 | Irvine, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Center For Constitutional Rights Inc | $15,000 | New York City, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Innocence Project Inc | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| American Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Lucky Duck Foundation | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Keep Children In School Foundation | $3,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Persian-american Cancer Institute | $7,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Sociarts Productions Llc | $120,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Production For Documentary Movie For The Founder Of Amin Arasteh Foundation | 2022 |
| Brentwood Presbyterian Church Preschool | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Farhang Foundation | $37,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Iranian Muslim Association Of North America | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Nurses & Angels International | $5,000 | Simi Valley, CA, US | Medical Bills | 2022 |
| Tides Center | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support For Palestine Legal | 2022 |
| Viking Elementary School | $20,000 | Fresno, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Iranian American Women Foundation | $5,000 | Irvine, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Center For Constitutional Rights Inc | $15,000 | New York City, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Innocence Project Inc | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| American Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Lucky Duck Foundation | $10,000 | San Diego, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Keep Children In School Foundation | $3,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Persian-american Cancer Institute | $7,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Sociarts Productions Llc | $120,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Production For Documentary Movie For The Founder Of Amin Arasteh Foundation | 2022 |
| Brentwood Presbyterian Church Preschool | $7,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Encorps | $500,000 | Redondo Beach, CA, US | General Suppor | 2021 |
| Farhang Foundation | $55,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Institute Of Noetic Sciences | $1,000 | Novato, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Iranian Muslim Association Of North America | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Mahin Ghasemian | $6,475 | Millbrae, CA, US | Hardship - Medical Support | 2021 |
| National Ms Society | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Nurses & Angels International | $1,000 | Simi Valley, CA, US | Medical Bills | 2021 |
| Palestine Legal | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Pearls Of Persia | $7,000 | Calabasas, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Quantum Gravity Research | $3,000 | Topanga, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Two Chairs Inc | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Vasht | $13,900 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Brentwood Presbyterian Church Preschool | $7,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Encorps | $500,000 | Redondo Beach, CA, US | General Suppor | 2021 |
| Farhang Foundation | $55,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Institute Of Noetic Sciences | $1,000 | Novato, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Iranian Muslim Association Of North America | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Mahin Ghasemian | $6,475 | Millbrae, CA, US | Hardship - Medical Support | 2021 |
| National Ms Society | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Nurses & Angels International | $1,000 | Simi Valley, CA, US | Medical Bills | 2021 |
| Palestine Legal | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Pearls Of Persia | $7,000 | Calabasas, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Quantum Gravity Research | $3,000 | Topanga, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Two Chairs Inc | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Vasht | $13,900 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Brentwood Presbyterian Church Preschool | $7,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Encorps | $500,000 | Redondo Beach, CA, US | General Suppor | 2021 |
| Farhang Foundation | $55,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Institute Of Noetic Sciences | $1,000 | Novato, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Iranian Muslim Association Of North America | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Mahin Ghasemian | $6,475 | Millbrae, CA, US | Hardship - Medical Support | 2021 |
| National Ms Society | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Nurses & Angels International | $1,000 | Simi Valley, CA, US | Medical Bills | 2021 |
| Palestine Legal | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Pearls Of Persia | $7,000 | Calabasas, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Quantum Gravity Research | $3,000 | Topanga, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Two Chairs Inc | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Vasht | $13,900 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Amin Arasteh Foundation | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Support Scholarship Program | 2020 |
| Association For Investment In Popular Action Committees | $15,000 | El Cerrito, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Blue Sky Sustainable Living Center | $1,000 | New Cuyama, CA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Brentwood Presbyterian Church Preschool | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Caren Holmes | $3,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Further Scholarly Articles | 2020 |
| Center For Complex Diseases | $1,075 | Mountain View, CA, US | Medical Support | 2020 |
| Farhang Foundation | $47,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Forward And Upward Inc | $4,000 | Blanchardville, WI, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Homayoun Khosravi | $4,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Hardship Distribution | 2020 |
| Iranian American Medical Association | $15,000 | Haledon, NJ, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Jewish Voice For Peace | $2,500 | Berkeley, CA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Kamran Mondegari | $10,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Hardship Distribution | 2020 |
| Mahin Ghasemian | $2,050 | Millbrae, CA, US | Hardship- Medical Support | 2020 |
| National Iranian American Council | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Support | 2020 |
| National Ms Society | $1,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Omid Foundation (usa) | $20,000 | North Bethesda, MD, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Persian-american Cancer Institute | $3,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General Support | 2020 |
| Vibrant America Clinical Lab | $400 | San Carlos, CA, US | Medical Bills | 2020 |
| Zohaalsadat Zokaei | $7,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Price Of Secrecy Podcast | 2020 |
| Ae911 Truth | $2,500 | Lafayette, CA, US | Open&independent Investigation-justi | 2018 |
| Arasteh Foundation | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support Exceptional Students | 2018 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $10,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Emergency Medical Aid To People | 2018 |
| Farhang Foundation | $65,685 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Promote The Study& Research | 2018 |
| Institute Of Middle East Undestandi | $2,500 | Tustin, CA, US | Palistine Socio-economic, Political | 2018 |
| Iranian Muslim Ass Of North America | $3,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Promote Cooperation W/in Iranian & | 2018 |
| Jewish Voice For Peace | $2,500 | Oakland, CA, US | Peace, Social Justice Equality | 2018 |
| Kinder Usa | $2,500 | Dallas, TX, US | Help Children In Palestine & Beyond | 2018 |
| Niac | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Iranian-american Participation In Ci | 2018 |
| Nurses Angels International | $500 | Simi Valley, CA, US | Christian Non-profit Org. Aiming To | 2018 |
| Roya Sherriyeh | $4,000 | San Jose, CA, US | Personal Hardship Grant | 2018 |
| The Innocence Project | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Free Legal Service To Wrongly | 2018 |
| Tides Center-palestine Solid Legal | $7,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Advance Progressive Policy | 2018 |
| Ae911 Truth | $10,000 | Lafayette, CA, US | Open&independent Investigation-justi | 2017 |
| Aeen Iran Society | $3,900 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Iranian Cultural Or Historical Aciti | 2017 |
| Alter Net | $10,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Spread Messages - Positive Change | 2017 |
| American Friends Service Committe | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Lasting Peace With Justice | 2017 |
| Cambridge Foundation For Peace | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Training Program To Sharpen Tools | 2017 |
| East Side Heart Home Family Cente | $1,000 | Louis, IL, US | Build Supporting & Nurturing Relatio | 2017 |
| Farhang Foundation | $160,250 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Promote The Study& Research | 2017 |
| Iranian Muslim Ass Of North America | $23,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Promote Cooperation W/in Iranian & | 2017 |
| Jewish Voice For Peace | $60,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Peace, Social Justice Equality | 2017 |
| Kpfk | $10,000 | West North Hollywood, CA, US | Broadcast Programs - Eductional | 2017 |
| Niac | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Iranian-american Participation In Ci | 2017 |
| Palestine Advocacy Project | $40,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Educate Americans About Apartheld In | 2017 |
| Pars Equality Center | $7,000 | Menio Park, CA, US | Help Iranian-amercian Community | 2017 |
| Pchs Ptsa | $1,250 | Pacific Palisades, CA, US | Help Make Difference In The Educatio | 2017 |
| Tides Center-palestine Solid Legal | $65,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Advance Progressive Policy | 2017 |
| Vasht | $5,000 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | Enhance The General Understanding Of | 2017 |
| Aclu | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Protect &defend The Rights Of People | 2016 |
| Ae911 Truth | $2,500 | Lafayette, CA, US | Open&independent Investigation-justi | 2016 |
| Aeen Iran Society | $2,500 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Iranian Cultural Or Historical Aciti | 2016 |
| Alter Net | $35,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Spread Messages - Positive Change | 2016 |
| American Diabetes Association | $500 | Merrifield, VA, US | Help Reserach&provide Services | 2016 |
| American Friends Service Committe | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Lasting Peace With Justice | 2016 |
| Amnesty International Usa | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Free Prisoners Of Conscience, | 2016 |
| Arasteh Foundation | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support Exceptional Students | 2016 |
| Assoc For Investment In Popular Ac | $6,800 | El Cerrito, CA, US | Peace & Justice Through Non Violent | 2016 |
| Bakesfield For Homeless Center | $10,000 | Bakersfield, CA, US | Shelter, Food & Love To The Homeless | 2016 |
| Buildon | $2,500 | Stamford, CT, US | Poverty, Illiteracy & Low Expectatio | 2016 |
| Center For Constitutional Rights | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Advance & Protect The Rights | 2016 |
| Cersc-mondoweiss | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Vision Of Better Future Through Educ | 2016 |
| Children's Hospital Of Los Angeles | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Hope And Build Healthier Futures | 2016 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $3,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Emergency Medical Aid To People | 2016 |
| Farhang Foundation | $73,850 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Promote The Study& Research | 2016 |
| Friends Of Sabeel | $10,000 | Portland, OR, US | Seek Justice&peace In Holy Land | 2016 |
| Independent World Television | $10,000 | Baltimore, MD, US | Provide Transparent News Reporting | 2016 |
| Institute Of Middle East Undestandi | $25,000 | Tustin, CA, US | Palistine Socio-economic, Political | 2016 |
| Iranian Muslim Ass Of North America | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Promote Cooperation W/in Iranian & | 2016 |
| Iscc | $1,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Underpriveleged Children W/ Cancer | 2016 |
| Jewish Voice For Peace | $5,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Peace, Social Justice Equality | 2016 |
| Kinder Usa | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Help Children In Palestine & Beyond | 2016 |
| Kpfk | $705 | West North Hollywood, CA, US | Broadcast Programs - Eductional | 2016 |
| Levantine Cultural Center | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Bridge Cultures And Build Peace | 2016 |
| Link Tv | $1,000 | Burbank, CA, US | Independednt Media/reporting | 2016 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Create A Workd Free Of Ms | 2016 |
| Niac | $25,900 | Washington, DC, US | Iranian-american Participation In Ci | 2016 |
| Pacifica Radio Archives | $570 | North Hollywood, CA, US | Preservation Of Voices That Change | 2016 |
| Pars Equality Center | $23,250 | Menio Park, CA, US | Help Iranian-amercian Community | 2016 |
| Paul Larudee-assocfor Investment | $5,000 | El Cerrito, CA, US | Support "free Palestinian" Movement | 2016 |
| Plaza Community Services | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Help The Needy In The Community | 2016 |
| Society Of St Vincent De Paul | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Live The Gospel Message By Serving | 2016 |
| Susan G Komen | $200 | Dallas, TX, US | Breast Cancer Awareness | 2016 |
| The Electronic Intifada | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Publication To Help Keep Israel-rela | 2016 |
| The Innocence Project | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Free Legal Service To Wrongly | 2016 |
| Umma Communcity Clinic | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Medical Help | 2016 |
| Us Campaign For Palestinian Rights | $23,000 | Washington, DC, US | Promote Freedom, Justice & Equality | 2016 |
| Usa For Unhcr | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Emergency Relief & Give Refugees Saf | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 33-1127669 |
| Website | http://www.maximumdifferencefoundation.org |
| Address | 968 KENFIELD AVE Los Angeles, CA 90049-1405 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Maximum Difference Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Mahmood Amin |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Shirin Amin |
| Board Member | Parvin Kermani |
| Cfo | Rosella De Laza |
Forms 990-PF
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