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PERSIAN NEW YEAR FESTIVAL INC
SCOTTSDALE, AZ · EIN 842792326 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · NTEE A12 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · www.persiannewyearfestival.org
revenue
$64K
expenses
$102K
net assets
$5K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO SHARE THE RICH PERSIAN CULTURE THROUGH ART, MUSIC, AND FOOD.

profile · synthesized from sources

Persian New Year Festival (PNYF) is a cultural event celebrating Nowruz, the Persian New Year, in Scottsdale, Arizona. The festival honors Persian traditions through music, dance, fashion, food, and art, while promoting cross-cultural exchange and community engagement. Since 2019, it has grown into a premier annual gathering featuring local and international artists, attracting approximately 5,000 attendees each year.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Kids Activities
Interactive programming for children during the festival to engage younger audiences in Persian cultural traditions
Persian Fashion Show
Runway event showcasing designer collections that blend Persian tradition with contemporary fashion, held in Arizona and Los Angeles
Persian New Year Festival (PNYF)
Annual cultural festival in Scottsdale celebrating Nowruz with music, dance, fashion, food, and art, featuring local and international Persian artists
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Cultural Heritage Festivals & Celebrations 8 activities
    • Annual Persian New Year Festival (PNYF)
      Hosts an annual public festival in Scottsdale, Arizona to celebrate Nowruz, featuring traditional and contemporary Persian music, dance, food, art, and interactive cultural activities to promote cross-cultural engagement. The event has been held annually since 2019, with the 8th edition scheduled for March 7, 2026.
    • Host the annual Persian New Year Festival (PNYF)
      Hosts the Persian New Year Festival (PNYF) in Scottsdale annually, celebrating Nowruz through music, dance, food, art, and interactive activities to promote cross-cultural engagement and immerse attendees in Persian traditions. The festival features various artists and performers.
    • Organize Persian Fashion Shows
      Organizes Persian Fashion Shows, including a scheduled event in Arizona on March 12, 2026, and another on November 15, 2025, featuring live performances such as Sina Bathaie in 2025.
    • Organizing Persian Fashion Shows
      Organizes Persian Fashion Shows, with events scheduled in Arizona, featuring performances by artists like Sina Bathaie.
    • Organizing Persian Fashion Shows
      Organizes Persian Fashion Shows, with events scheduled in Arizona, featuring live performances such as by Sina Bathaie.
    • Organizing the Annual Persian New Year Festival
      Annually hosts the Persian New Year Festival (PNYF) in Scottsdale, Arizona, celebrating Nowruz through music, dance, food, art, and interactive activities to promote cross-cultural engagement and diversity. The festival has featured various artists and performers, including Ehsan Matoori as artistic director, Ali Azimi, Maz Jobrani, and Mohammad Laryan.
    • Organizing the Annual Persian New Year Festival
      Hosts the annual Persian New Year Festival (PNYF) in Scottsdale, Arizona, celebrating Nowruz through music, dance, food, art, and interactive activities to promote cross-cultural engagement and diversity. The festival has featured artists such as Ali Azimi, Maz Jobrani, and Mohammad Laryan.
    • Persian Fashion Show and Related Events
      Organizes the Persian Fashion Show in Arizona, including model casting and live musical performances, as part of a broader cultural programming schedule. Upcoming events include shows on November 15, 2025, and March 12, 2026, with Sina Bathaie scheduled to perform at the 2025 show.
  • Annual Member Meeting & Recognition Events 1 activity
    • Participate in the Scottsdale Parada Del Sol
      Participates in the Scottsdale Parada Del Sol, with an event scheduled for January 31, 2026.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Participating in Community Parades
      Participates in community events such as the Scottsdale Parada Del Sol.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$64K
Contributions & grants$57K89%
Program service revenue$7K11%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$102K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$5K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$5K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • Ali Azimi Partner — Headlined the 7th Persian New Year Festival.
  • City of Scottsdale Government — Officially hosts the Persian New Year Festival (PNYF).
  • Maz Jobrani Partner — Served as MC and performer for the 7th Persian New Year Festival.
  • Mohammad Laryan Partner — Performed as an Iranian folklore singer and composer, and is the founder of Siriya Ensemble.
  • Nava Dance Collective Partner — Performed at the 7th Persian New Year Festival.
  • Siriya Ensemble Partner — Founded by Mohammad Laryan, who performed at the festival.