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Portland State University Receives Grant From Alavi Foundation

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April 4, 2011 The Alavi Foundation has issued a grant in support of Portland State University’s Iranian/Persian Studies Program. In a letter to Foundation President, Dr. Houshang Ahmadi, the University President acknowledged the contribution: “To...

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San Diego State University Gets Foundation Support

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April 6, 2011 San Diego State University received a $20,000 grant today from the Alavi Foundation. In a letter from the University’s Vice President, the Foundation’s support was appreciated: “On behalf of San Diego State University,...

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Muslim Community School gets Foundation support

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May 17, 2011 The Alavi Foundation issued a grant for $38,000 to the Muslim Community School. The Maryland based organization received the contribution as part of the Foundation’s continuing efforts to help local Muslim communities throughout the United...

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Despite limitations, Alavi Foundation approves Harvard tutoring budget

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July 18, 2011 Despite limitations to the Foundation’s budget this year, the Center for Middle Eastern Studies at Harvard University was approved for a $10,000 donation toward Dr. Mahdavi Damghani’s tutoring program. The Alavi Foundation has been giving...

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Khoja Shia Ithnaa-Asheri Jamaat awarded $5,000 grant

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August 15, 2011 The Khoja Shia Ithnaa-Asheri Jamaat of Huntington Beach, California, was awarded a $5,000 grant today by the Alavi Foundation. The contribution was made to support the operational expenses associated with programs for the Holy months of...

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Hartford Seminary gets $47,000 contribution

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August 15, 2011 The Hartford Seminary was awarded $47,000 by the Alavi Foundation today in support of their upcoming conference on the “State of the Study of Shi’i Islam in North America.” The contribution was made as part of the Foundation’s...

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Afghan Relief Organization receives donation

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August 24, 2011 In an effort to support relief projects in Afghanistan and Tanzania, the Alavi Foundation donated $20,000 today to the Afghan Relief Organization. The Foundation has been a long-standing contributor toward humanitarian efforts, initiating...

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Alavi Foundation awards $450,000 to Razi School

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September 13, 2011 Razi School, located in Woodside, NY, was awarded $450,000 today by the Alavi Foundation. The contribution was made by the Foundation in an effort to support school expenses. As described on their website, “Razi School fosters spirituality...

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Alavi Foundation grants $50,000 to Ahlul Bayt Mosque

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September 20, 2011 The Ahlul Bayt Mosque of Brooklyn, NY, was awarded a grant of $50,000 as part of the Alavi Foundation’s continuing support for Islamic Organizations. In a letter to the Imam, Alavi Foundation President, Dr. Houshang Ahmadi, wished...

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Islamic Education Center awarded $240,000 grant

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September 30, 2011 The Alavi Foundation has awarded a $240,000 grant to the Islamic Education Center of Potomac, Maryland. The contribution was intended exclusively for expenses itemized as part of a previously approved budget plan submitted to the Foundation,...