Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.2 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$30.6 million
- New grantees91%
Giving in 2025 was up from $172,000 the year before.
91% of its 2025 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 | $172,000 | 5 | $27.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 26 | $30.6 million |
How to apply
Zia & Rabia Bhatti 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 Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $410,000 |
| Illinois | 10 | $212,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $203,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $160,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $120,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $15,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Palestine Childrens Relief Fund | Urgent Gaza Relief fund | $200,000 |
| Palestine Childrens Relief Fund | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | For Gaza Relief Efforts fund | $200,000 |
| The Citizens Foundation USA | fund To cover expenses for four schools in northern Pakistan and any related or other expenses | $150,000 |
| I-Care Fund America Inc | Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation - Pakistan | $100,000 |
| Islamic Relief USA | Pakistan Flood Relief Efforts fund | $100,000 |
| I-Care Fund America Inc | PATH Educational Society for technology upgrades for students and staff | $40,000 |
| Cair-Chicago | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Heal Palestine Inc | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| I-Care Fund America Inc | Chal Foundation | $20,000 |
| Islamic Cultural Center of Greater Chicago | Elevator fund | $20,000 |
| Islamic Relief USA | Zakat funds for Gaza Relief Efforts | $20,000 |
| Abdul Sattar Edhi International Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Imran Khan Cancer Appeal Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Islamic Scholarship Fund | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Siut North America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Islamic Cultural Center of Greater Chicago | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Islamic Foundation North | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Umma-Urban Muslim Minority Alliance | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Yaqeen Research Institute Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| South Asia Institute | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| First Look Institute Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Humanity United for Development and Advancement in | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Islands of Hope NFP | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Compassionate Care Network | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rabia Zia Bhatti
- Zia U Bhatti
Questions people ask
Does Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rabia Zia Bhatti (Dir) and Zia U Bhatti (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas).
What does Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and education.