PARSA Community Foundation

PARSA CF "is the first Persian community foundation in the U.S. and the leading Persian philanthropic institution practicing strategic philanthropy and promoting social entrepreneurship around the globe.

"Managing the largest independent endowment fund dedicated to Persian philanthropy, PARSA CF provides tax-advantaged vehicles to donors and makes grants to nonprofit organizations. Its foci include preservation and advancement of Persian arts and culture, development of leaders through fellowships and awards, and encouragement of civic engagement through nonprofit capacity building and voter registration."

People
Accessed September 2008:

Directors
 * Anousheh Ansari
 * Alaheh Azarkhish
 * Majid Ghafghaichi
 * Noosheen Hashemi
 * Ali Gholi Hedayat
 * Salar Kamangar
 * Afshin Molavi
 * Francis Najafi
 * Camran Nezhat

Board of Advisors:
 * William Drayton
 * Vartan Gregorian
 * Laurene Powell Jobs
 * Matthew Symonds

Meadwood Social Venture Fund:
 * Anousheh Ansari
 * Noosheen Hashemi
 * Salar Kamangar
 * Omid Kordestani
 * Hamid Moghadam
 * Francis Najafi
 * Camran Nezhat

Contact

 * Web: http://www.parsacf.org

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