Zain Jaffer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Zain Jaffer Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $31,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $17,000. 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$31,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$17,000
- Assets$904,772
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $31,000 the year before.
75% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $31,000 | 3 | $881,490 |
| 2024 | $31,000 | 4 | $904,772 |
How to apply
Zain Jaffer 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 Zain Jaffer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $17,000 |
| New York | 1 | $7,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Waves for Water Inc | General & Unrestricted | $17,000 |
| Seeing for Ourselves Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Working Films Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Northwest Film Forum | Emergence Films Co | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Zainali Jaffer
Questions people ask
Does Zain Jaffer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zain Jaffer Foundation give?
$31,000 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Zain Jaffer Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Zainali Jaffer (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does Zain Jaffer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.