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“We
can not do great things on this earth.
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Date
Mehr Foundation Registered:
1999
Date Mehr Foundation Received Tax Exemption Status 501(C) 6/12/2002
Mehr
Foundations charter:
This
corporation is a nonprofit public benefit corporation and is not organized for
the private gain of any person.
It is organized under the Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law of
California for charitable purposes.
The
Specific charitable purposes of this corporation are:
To
initiate, organize, conduct, and supervise projects and programs that will
raise the economic, educational and social levels and enhance the quality of
life of Iranians and Iranian Americans in this country and abroad,
especially those who are economically, educationally, socially, or otherwise
disadvantaged.
To
foster and promote community-wide interest and concern for the problems of
said persons to the end that economic, educational, and social opportunities
may be expanded, and racial tensions, prejudice, and discrimination may be
eliminated.
To
provide information and assistance to said persons concerning opportunities
for improving their lives and achieving self-sufficiency.
Source
of funds:
Through
special fundraising programs that could include monthly donations from
contributors, music concerts, dances, supermarket scrip, etc.
The organization collects funds to assist needy Iranians.
How
are the funds spent?
The
funds are spent for various causes in the areas of general assistance, medical
assistance, and educational assistance, as outlined below:
1)
Needy families are investigated and upon determination of their genuine need,
funds are allocated to assist them to get back on their feet.
2)
After a thorough investigation, Mehr Foundation appropriates funds for medical
operations and or care of medical patients.
3) Many other cases that require assistance from Mehr Foundation or the community at large.
For more information please call:
Minoo & Tirdad Omidian: (510)223-8390
Dokhi & Morteza Tajalli: (408)224-8723
Houshang Pakpour: (510)657-0450
Address:
5856 College Ave. Box #220
Oakland, CA 94618
OR
6153 Glen Harbor Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123
Bank:Bank of America
Account #: 16623 00489
Routing #: For Wire Transfer: 121000358
Tax ID #: 943336862
