Dawani Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dawani Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmette, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $27,600 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $6,100 and the largest $15,000. 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$27,600
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$6,100
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$282,205
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $36,800 the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 | $37,560 | 5 | $262,263 |
| 2024 | $36,800 | 3 | $265,998 |
| 2025 | $27,600 | 4 | $282,205 |
How to apply
Dawani 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 4 | $27,600 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iit - Stuart School of Business | Education | $15,000 |
| Amelioration International | Fighting poverty | $10,000 |
| St George Antiochian Orthodox Church | Religious | $2,200 |
| Ravinia Festival | Arts | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- Hazem Dawani
Questions people ask
Does Dawani Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dawani Foundation give?
$27,600 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $6,100.
Who runs Dawani Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Hazem Dawani (Director).