Pirzada Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Pirzada Family Foundation is a private foundation in Fremont, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $32,677 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $538 and the largest $4,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$32,677
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$538
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was down from $56,163 the year before.
20% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $56,163 | 44 | $983,694 |
| 2024 | $32,677 | 30 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Pirzada Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Pirzada Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $9,100 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $6,500 |
| New York | 6 | $5,700 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $4,500 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $2,500 |
| Illinois | 3 | $1,357 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $560 |
| Texas | 1 | $500 |
| Washington | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| I-Care Fund America Inc | To improve the quality of life of underprivileged pakistanis | $4,000 |
| Friends of the World Food Program Inc | To address hunger in gaza | $3,000 |
| Unrwa USA National Committee Inc | To promote a life of dignity and human development for palestine refugees | $3,000 |
| Skidmore College | To support academic programs | $2,500 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | To support health & nutrition, child poverty, and education programs | $2,000 |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York | To support education programs for engineering and applied sciences | $2,000 |
| Uiversity of California Berkeley Foundation | To support academic programs at uc berkeley | $2,000 |
| The Tower Foundation of San Jose State University | To support academic programs at sjsu | $1,500 |
| Agnes Scott College | To support women's education/academic programs | $1,000 |
| Downtown Streets Inc DBA Downtown Streets Team | To support programs assisting homeless | $1,000 |
| Escuela Xochitl Tonatiuh Inc DBA Sunrise Middle School | To support education programs | $1,000 |
| Martha's Kitchen | To support programs to feed the hungry | $1,000 |
| Omars Dream Foundation | To provide education to sick children | $1,000 |
| Kqed Inc | To support public broadcasting | $600 |
| Friends of Indus Hospital Inc | To support the efforts of indus hospital | $560 |
| Heart Women & Girls | To promote sexual health and sexual violence awareness in muslim communities | $517 |
| Elephant Havens Wildlife Foundation | To support elephant wildlife preservation | $500 |
| Imran Khan Cancer Appeal Inc | To help treatment of cancer in third world countries and the establishment of the shaukat khanum memorial cancer hospital and research center | $500 |
| International House | To support programs enabling students from around the world and the united states to live and learn together in a challenging and supportive residential community in new york city | $500 |
| Muslim Advocates | To support programs promoting the full and meaningful participation of muslims in american public life | $500 |
| Open SV Connect | To support entrepreneurship through education, mentoring, and training opportunities | $500 |
| Palestine Childrens Relief Fund | Nonpolitical humanitarian relief focused on healthcare for children in palestine | $500 |
| The American Society of Group Psychotherapy & Psychodrama | To support education for psychotherapy and psychodrama professionals | $500 |
| The Human Development Foundation of North America | For programs supporting mass literacy, enhanced quality of education, primary health care, and grassroots economic development | $500 |
| The New York Times Communities Fund | To raise funds for individuals and families in distress | $500 |
| Uplift Northwest | To support mission of providing and jobs and comprehensive support services to those grappling with homelessness, unemployment, undermployment, and poverty. | $500 |
| Islamic Relief USA | To provide releif and development in a dignified manner regardless of gener, race, or religion | $460 |
| Zakat Foundation of America | To alleviate the immediate needs of poor communities | $340 |
| Consumer Reports Inc | To support programs pursuing truth, transparency, and fairness in the marketplace | $100 |
| Pro Publica Inc | To support investigative journalism in the public interest | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Amna Jaffer
- Kayhaan Pirzada
- Rafat Pirzada
- Shaamil Pirzada
- Shamim Pirzada
Questions people ask
Does Pirzada Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Pirzada Family Foundation give?
$32,677 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $538.
Who runs Pirzada Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Amna Jaffer (Director), Kayhaan Pirzada (Vice President), Rafat Pirzada (President) and Shaamil Pirzada (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Pirzada Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and food and hunger.