Sir Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sir Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Lawrenceville, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $230,799 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $44,000. 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$230,799
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$44,000
- Assets$23,187
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was down from $265,565 the year before.
39% 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 | $265,565 | 44 | $103,409 |
| 2024 | $230,799 | 42 | $23,187 |
How to apply
Sir Foundation Inc 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 Sir Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 30 | $167,289 |
| Missouri | 1 | $15,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $14,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $11,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $8,510 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $7,000 |
| California | 1 | $7,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Islamic Institute | Mosque/school | $44,000 |
| Madina Institute USA | Education and community engagement | $25,000 |
| Sir Foundation Pakistan | Education, health, sports, volunteer | $20,000 |
| National Health Forum | Healthcare for underserved | $15,000 |
| The Childrens Foundation | Education support for kids in need | $11,000 |
| The Community Masjid of Atlanta | Masjid, school, cimmunity engagement | $10,000 |
| Masjid Almominoon | Education and gathering place | $9,000 |
| Helping Hands USA | Humanitarian work/disaster relief | $7,500 |
| Glitter of Hope | Helping refugee children in ga | $7,000 |
| Imrc | Build 10 homes in india after fire | $7,000 |
| Individual | Food support for children/orphans | $6,144 |
| Friends of Indus Hospital | Food assistance - 6 families | $5,000 |
| Al-Hedaya Islamic Center of Icna | Masjid, school, community engage | $5,000 |
| Gwinnet Islamiccenter | Education and community services | $5,000 |
| Masjid Abukar | Community engagement | $5,000 |
| Iam Council | Advocacy for muslims | $5,000 |
| Islamic Community Center of Atlanta | Masjid, school, community engagement | $5,000 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | Church and school | $5,000 |
| Georgia Aapna | Doctors association assisting needy | $3,500 |
| Lillah Services | Medical help to the poor | $3,000 |
| Icna Relief North America | Womens' shelter and disaster relief | $2,500 |
| Pakistani Friends of Atlanta | Connect, promote & engage pakis.amer | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship for poets,singers,writer | $2,134 |
| Southern Illinois University | Establish scholarship | $2,000 |
| Aligarh Association of Atlanta | Education and community engagement | $2,000 |
| Alkhidmat Foundation | Orphan & refugee services | $2,000 |
| Islamic Center of Edwardsville | Masjid, school, community engagement | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship for poets,singers,writer | $1,879 |
| Individual | Food for needy families | $1,517 |
| Individual | Support for three small businesses | $1,463 |
| Individual | Support for 3 small businesses | $1,277 |
| Launchgood | Refugee help | $1,010 |
| Nspire | Assistance for homeless men and wome | $1,000 |
| Individual | Rent assistance | $1,000 |
| Pcap USA | Mission support | $1,000 |
| Individual | Support tuition for 25 orphans | $932 |
| Individual | Medical treatment support | $438 |
| Individual | Support for child in school | $329 |
| Individual | Nursing scholarship | $201 |
| Individual | Medical treatment support | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Rahim Shah
Questions people ask
Does Sir Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sir Foundation Inc give?
$230,799 in tax year 2024, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Sir Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Rahim Shah (President).
What does Sir Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.