THE SORAYA

The Younes and Soraya NAZARIAN Center for the Performing Arts

The Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts is an award-winning performing arts center, which has become a significant regional cultural institution since it opened. The gift to support the Center is the one of the largest in the history of the California State University and the system’s largest single gift to support the arts. 

“Through this gift, we found the perfect opportunity to impact the entire region by supporting two of our family’s most treasured values — education and the arts.” – Younes Nazarian

“CSUN’s commitment to making the arts accessible, its inclusive approach to artistic programming, the university’s deep diversity and its vital place in the community all contributed to our family’s decision to make this investment.”
– Soraya Nazarian.

For more information, please visit: thesoraya.org

SELECTED MAJOR PROJECTS – USA

SELECTED MAJOR PROJECTS – ISRAEL

FOR GRANTSEEKERS

The Y&S Nazarian Family Foundation conducts its grantmaking activities with the highest level of due diligence to advance its mission.

Please understand that the Foundation has finite resources for infinite needs in its funding priorities throughout Southern California and Israel. Toward this end, the Foundation accepts proposals by invitation only at this time.

Our grantmaking activities are guided by a proactive strategy on the part of its trustees, Board of Directors, and Junior Board of Advisors.

We thank you for your interest in the Foundation and wish you all the best in your current and future endeavors.