The Jerome Mirza Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Jerome Mirza Foundation is a private foundation in Bloomington, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $769,478 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$769,478
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$23.2 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was down from $809,971 the year before.
15% 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 | $785,523 | 15 | $18.2 million |
| 2024 | $809,971 | 14 | $20.4 million |
| 2025 | $769,478 | 13 | $23.2 million |
How to apply
The Jerome Mirza 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 The Jerome Mirza Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 13 | $769,478 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Tinervin Family Foundation | Support of operations | $250,000 |
| Connections for the Homeless | Support of operations | $125,000 |
| U of I College of Law | Support of operations | $100,000 |
| Illinois Prairie Community Foundation | Support of operations | $55,000 |
| Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation | Support of operations | $50,000 |
| Holiday Spectacular | Support of operations | $35,000 |
| Public Interest Law Initiative | Support of operations | $35,000 |
| Illinois Bar Foundation | Support of operations | $25,000 |
| Knox College | Support of operations | $25,000 |
| Prairie Fire Theatre | Support of operations | $25,000 |
| Prairie State Legal Services | Support of operations | $25,000 |
| Music Connections Foundation | Support of operations | $17,478 |
| Illiniois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission | Support of operations | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah D Parsons
- Candace R Mirza
- Thomas M Harris Jr
Questions people ask
Does The Jerome Mirza Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jerome Mirza Foundation give?
$769,478 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs The Jerome Mirza Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Deborah D Parsons (President/Director), Candace R Mirza (Director) and Thomas M Harris Jr (Secretary/Director).
What does The Jerome Mirza Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.