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CHILDREN OF MEHR FOUNDATION: Form 990EZ, tax year 2024

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Organization
CHILDREN OF MEHR FOUNDATION (EIN 87-1256493)
Tax period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31
Filed
2025-11-11
IRS object ID
202503219349207060
Schema version
2024v5.0
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

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Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName

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Business Name Line1Swift Philanthropy SolutionsBusinessNameLine1Txt

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Filer Filer

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EIN871256493EIN

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Phone4087969710PhoneNum

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CityEl SobranteCityNm
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PersonFatemeh KarariPersonNm
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IRS Responsible Prty Info CurrYes (1)IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd

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Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Schedule B Not RequiredYes (X)ScheduleBNotRequiredInd
Website Addresswww.childrenofmehrfoundation.orgWebsiteAddressTxt
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Gross Receipts$115,392GrossReceiptsAmt
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Primary Exempt PurposeDrawing on specialized knowledge of the region, our organization provides living essentials to disadvantaged families of rural Iran and develops transformational education programs for its youth. Children whose basic needs are met are freed to experience the curiosity and hope that inspire them to learn and to dream. Children with access to a culture of literacy, reading, and education can conceive of their own potential and recognize means for improving their circumstances. Targeting these objectives in communities where there is deficit lays the foundation for a process of enduring growth and development. Our vision is set on the long-term, with a sharp focus on the ultimate independent sustainability of our impact.PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt

Program Srvc Accomplishment ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp (4 entries)

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During 2024, we continued to successfully operated numerous BookStop centers, continually enhancing our learning resources and intensifying our efforts to promote literacy and educational access in underserved communities. Each of our centers boasts a collection of over 500 books, alongside games and creative activities, creating a stimulating and educational environment for all visitors. Our facilitators have been integral to our success, engaging with students and parents through daily and special activities. They've conducted reading circles, storytelling sessions, and initiated discussions to promote critical thinking. Educational programs have covered scientific concepts, cultural arts, and physical well-being, alongside intellectual games for cognitive development. Workshops and events further enrich the educational experience, including: - Oral Health and Personal Hygiene - Environment and Preservation - Nowruz traditions - Book Celebration Week - White Cane Day for awareness of blind children's culture These initiatives, led by experienced volunteers, have enhanced the learning environment and broadened the cultural knowledge of our communities. Acknowledging the crucial role of family in literacy, we continued reading circles for parents, fostering a culture of reading that extends from the family to the wider community. team.$0$55,890
Project Yekta continued to provide holistic support to children with special needs and their families. Collaborating with local medical, psychological, and educational experts, we addressed health, education, and societal stigma for these vulnerable children. We organized medical and laboratory visits to build comprehensive health profiles for the children and conducted mental health evaluations to understand the children's and their families' needs, Monthly packages containing essential food items were distributed to families. We also provided educational support and cultural engagement.$0$5,897
Children of Mehr Foundation provided living essentials to disadvantaged families of rural Iran and continued to develop transformational programs to serve its youth.$10,000$14,814
Implemented Project TekYar to empower the next generation of Iranian youth through technology.$0$2,240
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Total Program Service Expenses$78,841TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt

Officer Director Trustee Empl OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp (5 entries)

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Fatemah Karari
President25$0$0$0
Azadeh Sanjari Pir Mahaleh
Secretary12$0$0$0
Mojgan Nodoushani
Treasurer5$0$0$0
Shahrou Yazdani
Board Member5$0$0$0
Maryam Ziaei
Board Member5$0$0$0
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Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

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Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (2 entries)

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Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10Naan
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16Description;Amount^Insurance;2218|Website Hosting and Maintenance;498|Educational Program Rubicamp;2021|General Program Expense;2793|Project BookStop;55890|Project Yekta;5897|Project TekYar;2240^Total;71557^

Reasonable Cause Explanation ReasonableCauseExplanation

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ExplanationWe filed form 8868 and were granted an extension of time to file.ExplanationTxt

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