Yes. The scope of an organization’s activities (local, provincial, regional, or national) or its registration location does not impact the evaluation of proposed projects for support or the assessment results.
No. From Navid Institute’s perspective, the licensing authority of an organization has no effect on the evaluation or selection process of the proposed project.
Yes. Empowering charity organizations and enhancing their capacity is one of Navid Institute’s core missions.
The financial resources of the Navid Innovation and Development Charity Institute come from the will of the late Mohammad Ali Navid. He stipulated that one-third of his assets be sustainably invested, with the proceeds from these investments used to plan and implement philanthropic activities.
No. Projects such as school construction, building clinics or hospitals, and similar initiatives are not included in the list of projects we support.
Navid Innovation and Development Institute is registered as a non-profit organization and has obtained its charity license from the Qazvin Provincial Governor’s Office under registration number 1169. The institute has also applied for national-level accreditation through the Social Affairs Organization (Ministry of Interior), and its approval is currently in process.
In general, any project submitted to Navid Innovation and Development Charity Institute must pass two stages of approval by the institute’s evaluation committee. This evaluation process is relatively lengthy and requires the submission of detailed information as well as an on-site visit to the applicant organization.
For more details on the evaluation process, please visit the Our Procedures page on our website.
“Non-financial support” refers to assistance that is not directly allocated to a specific project but is instead approved by the board of directors of Navid Innovation and Development Charity Institute to enhance the capacity of the applicant organization.
Navid aims to help beneficiary organizations take a step toward improving their infrastructure and capacity, ultimately increasing the social impact of their ongoing activities.
All financial supports approved by Navid Innovation and Development Charity Institute for a project or a charitable organization are provided as non-repayable grants.
No. Navid Innovation and Development Charity Institute reserves the right to approve or reject submitted proposals based on its defined mission, the project’s area of focus, the characteristics of the proposing organization, and its predefined impact assessment criteria.
Yes. Navid Institute considers itself a trustee of all received proposals, ensuring that all details remain confidential. This confidentiality extends to all documents submitted during both preliminary and in-depth project evaluations.
Yes. There is no set limit on the number of projects that Navid Charity Institute can support from a single implementing organization. The first supported project serves as a basis for assessing future collaborations, and the organization’s performance in each project may influence the level and extent of future support.
For more detailed information, we have listed the websites of supported organizations in the “Investment Records” section for each project. You can contact them directly to inquire about their experiences.
However, in general, most organizations acknowledge that while the process is challenging, it has been valuable due to the learnings gained—even during the evaluation stages. The focused assessment conducted by the Navid Charity Institute’s evaluation team in various aspects of the applying organization (such as accounting, financial management, human resources, risk management, etc.) often helps managers recognize necessary actions or uncover issues that may have previously gone unnoticed.
Three years of operational experience indicate that approximately 30% of the submitted projects successfully gain the approval of the executive team (for review) and the board of directors (for final support approval).
The Navid Charity Institute expects project implementers who receive financial or non-financial support to:
• Execute the project precisely and achieve the agreed-upon objectives and key performance indicators stated in the contract.
• Provide periodic progress reports, including budget expenditures, achievements, implementation challenges, selected solutions, and other essential details.
• Maintain constructive engagement with Navid and participate in project progress review meetings.
It is important to note that Navid Charity Institute does not seek involvement in project execution, board membership, or equity ownership in any organization.
No, the Navid Charity Institute only supports institutions and legal entities that hold valid and official licenses.
If all required documents are complete and the applicant institution cooperates by attending requested meetings and promptly submitting necessary documents, the project evaluation process typically takes around 4 to 5 months. However, if the applicant institution requires additional time for planning and preparing operational programs, this duration may be extended.
The endpoint of support and the deadline for achieving the agreed-upon project objectives are explicitly stated in the contract, and Navid Institute’s support ceases after that date. The support provided by Navid Philanthropic Innovation and Development Institute is project-specific, and there is no mechanism for continuous or general long-term support for a charitable organization.
If the applicant organization is a charity and its articles of association explicitly permit receiving grants and non-repayable financial aid as a legitimate source of income, it may qualify for tax exemption under Article 139 of the Direct Taxation Law. However, requirements such as having a tax supervisor, submitting a performance tax return on time, and complying with other legal obligations must also be met.
Otherwise, the financial support may be recognized by the Tax Administration as incidental income and be subject to taxation. Since Navid Institute bears no responsibility for covering any related tax costs, the applicant organization must consult its tax advisors before signing the contract and receiving support.
Navid Initiative and Development Institute (Registration No. 56632) was established in August 2021 in accordance with the will of the late Mr. Mohammad Ali Navid, with the aim of pursuing sustainable and impactful public-benefit initiatives.
