The Mirza Family Foundation
Herndon, VA · EIN 51-0652020. Reported 165 grants totalling $5,153,052 to 93 recipients across tax years 2021-2024. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.
Does this foundation accept applications?
Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. The Mirza Family Foundation did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.
How big are its grants?
The median grant is $5,000. Half of everything it gave fell between $2,000 and $10,000; the smallest was $150 and the largest $1,000,067. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.
Every organization it funded
This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Recipients are grouped by name and state as they were written on the returns, so an organization entered under two different names appears twice. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which that name received money.
| Organization | Location | Total received | Grants | Years funded | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah University | Washington, VA | $1,816,817 | 8 | 4 | 2024 |
| George Mason University Foundation | Fairfax, VA | $1,026,644 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Faith | Herndon, VA | $759,155 | 6 | 4 | 2024 |
| Center for Islam in the Contemporary World | Herndon, VA | $360,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Financial Assistance - Various Needy Individuals | Fairfax, VA | $196,338 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Adams Center | Sterling, VA | $145,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | $80,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| The Maqsid Institute | Nashville, TN | $42,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| University of Karachi Alumni Association | Gaithersburg, MD | $37,500 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| CASA | Gainesville, GA | $35,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Iqra International Educational Foundation | Skokie, IL | $33,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Unus Family Foundation | Herndon, VA | $32,500 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundaton | Cleveland, OH | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Tuition Assistance (4) Stutends to Differnt Universities | Fairfax, VA | $28,607 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Marcy-USA | Plainfield, MI | $27,230 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Isna Development Foundation | Plainfield, IN | $27,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Scgf - (siflp and Ssillc- K1) Contribution | Hailey, VA | $23,377 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Human Development Foundation | Rolling Meadows, IL | $20,950 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Cleveland, OH | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Pearl Foundation | Ashburn, VA | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Peaceful Family Project Inc | Great Falls, VA | $18,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Fulfill Monmouth and Ocean - Feeding America | Neptune, NJ | $15,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Monmouth Medical Center Foundation | Long Beach, NJ | $15,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| National Religious Compaign Against Torture - Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign | Nashville, TN | $15,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Edu-Girls | North Potomac, MD | $14,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Program Assistance to Various Exempt Organizations - 500 Or Less | Fairfax, VA | $12,733 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| National Association of Muslims in Social Work | Bloomfield Hill, MI | $12,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Peaceful Family Project Inc | Bala Cynwyd, PA | $12,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Loudoun Literacy Council | Leesburg, VA | $11,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Virginia Public Access Project Inc | Richardson, VA | $11,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Adams Endowment Fund | Sterling, VA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Birmingham Islamic Society | Hoover, AL | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Cair | Washington, DC | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Muslim Youth of North America | Plainfield, IN | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Nayla Media | Toronto, Quebec | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Radiant Hands | Tampa, FL | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| The University of Taxes at Dallas | Richardson, TX | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Various Charities Less Than 100000 Contributions | Herndon, VA | $7,740 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Bdesh Foundation Inc | Sterling, VA | $7,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Tuition Assistance (3) Stutends to Differnt Universities | Fairfax, VA | $6,451 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Bayaan Academy | Baltimore, MD | $5,700 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts of the Nation's Capital | Washington, DC | $5,500 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| The University of Texas at Dallas | Richardson, TX | $5,500 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Academy Baptist Church | Jefferson, GA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Brookhaven Islamic Center Inc | Atlanta, GA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Catholic Charities | Akron, OH | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Community Foundation for Northern Virginia | Oakton, VA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Fulfill Monmouth and Ocean | Neptune, NJ | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Institute of Youth Development & Excellence | Cincinnati, OH | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Islamic Museum Nyc | New York, NY | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Masjid Abubakr | Atlanta, GA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Muslim Aid USA | Mclean, VA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Muslim Alliance of North America | Oakbrook Terrace, IL | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| North American Bangladesh Islamic Community | Memphis, TN | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Our House Shelter | Little Rock, AR | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Swat Relief Initiative | East Windsor, NJ | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Global Good Fund | Glenwood, MD | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Winchester Education Foundation | Winchester, VA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Helping Hand for Relief and Development | Southfield, MI | $4,770 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Muslim Life Program at Penn | Philadelphia, PA | $4,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Woodstock Fire Department | Woodstock, VA | $4,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center | Falls Church, VA | $3,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Forestville PTA | Great Falls, VA | $3,500 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Adams Compassionate Healthcare Network | Chantilly, VA | $3,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Alanur | Philadelphia, PA | $3,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Girlgol | Winchester, VA | $3,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Orphan Care | Ashburn, VA | $3,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | Verona, VA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Lifted Higher Ministries | Headland, AL | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Little Sister Fund | Hailey, ID | $2,500 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Nics BSA | Smoreset, NJ | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Cherokee County Special Olympics | Woodstock, GA | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Mountain View Christian Academy | Winchester, VA | $2,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Mpac | Lisle, IL | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| National Religious Campaign Against Torture | Washington, DC | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Noble Garden Academy | Fairfax, VA | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Orphancare US | Ashburn, VA | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Valley Interfaith Council | Winchester, VA | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Carter Center | Atlanta, GA | $1,950 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| International Call Organization | Bridgeview, IL | $1,885 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| United Way of Northern Shenandoa | Winchester, VA | $1,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Friends of the Norht Fork of Shenandoah River | Woodstock, VA | $1,400 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Obat Helpers | Indianapolis, IN | $1,305 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Akron Children Hospital Foundation | Akron, OH | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Equally Able | Chantilly, VA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Interfaith Council of Metropolitan Washington | Washington, DC | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Magdi Yacoub Global Heart Foundation | Alamo, CA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Muslim Students Association of US & Canada | Morton Grove, IL | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Shenandoah County Library System | Edinburg, VA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Tranquil Heart Inc | Sterling, VA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| USA Silat Federation | Herndon, VA | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Icna Relief USA | New Hyde Park, NY | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Islamic Circle of North America | Raleigh, NC | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
37 of 93 (40%) received money in more than one year over the 4 years we hold.
Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 47%, across 3 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is less consistent than most. This measures how often it paid the same organizations again. It says nothing about whether it would consider a new one.
What the money was for
Taken verbatim from the purpose field of its filings. This is the closest thing to a statement of what this foundation cares about, in its own words.
- Shenandoah University
PROGRAM ASSISTANCE - EDUCATIONAL SERVICES/SCHOLARSHIPS ASSISTANCE - Faith
PROGRAM ASSISTANCE - COMMUNITY/ SOCIAL SERVICES - George Mason University Foundation
PROGRAM ASSISTANCE - ABU SULAYMAN CENTER FOR GLOBAL ISLAMIC STUDIES - Center for Islam in the Contemporary World
PROGRAM ASSISTANCE - RESEARCH,GRANTS, TRAINING, TEACHING PROGRAMS - Adams Center
PROGRAM ASSISTANCE - COMMUNITY CENTER - Indiana University Foundation
PROGRAM ASSISTANCE - EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
What kind of organizations it funds
By the activity category the IRS assigns each recipient, for the 69 grants where we could match the recipient to a registered organization. The categories are the IRS's. The match, made from the name and address on the return, is ours.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants | Total | Median grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 49 | $995,988 | $5,000 |
| 2022 | 45 | $1,327,217 | $5,000 |
| 2023 | 34 | $764,237 | $3,750 |
| 2024 | 37 | $2,065,610 | $7,740 |
Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.
Where its money goes
88% of its giving went to organizations in Virginia. If your organization is based elsewhere, look in the recipient list for grants to your area before writing.
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Funders that support the same organizations
These funders gave to organizations this one also funded -- some private foundations, some community foundations and other grantmaking charities. Shared grantees are a sign of overlapping priorities and nothing more: they do not show that any of these funders would consider a new organization. Each page says what its filings show.
How to approach this foundation
- Check you are its size. The median grant is $5,000. A request many times that size asks for something it has rarely or never given.
- Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Virginia.
- Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
- Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.
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Where these numbers come from
Everything above is taken from The Mirza Family Foundation's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2021-2024). Grant figures are from its returns. Matching recipients to registered organizations, their IRS classifications, the retention rate and the funders that support the same organizations are our own calculations, described in how we build this.
Address of record on the latest return: 11922 Safa Ct, Herndon, VA, 20170. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.
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