Zafar and Mir Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Zafar and Mir Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Clive, Iowa. In tax year 2024 it gave $373,693 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,250 and the largest $95,000. 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$373,693
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,250
- Largest grant$95,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was up from $55,454 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 | $55,454 | 6 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $373,693 | 16 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Zafar and Mir 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 Zafar and Mir Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | $95,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $94,469 |
| Washington | 1 | $55,243 |
| Missouri | 2 | $37,700 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $34,412 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $30,094 |
| Ohio | 1 | $8,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $5,700 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $5,000 |
| Iowa | 2 | $4,875 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Citizens Foundation | General | $95,000 |
| Lions Eye Institute | General | $59,469 |
| Corneagen Inc | General | $55,243 |
| Saving Sight | General | $36,700 |
| The Childlife Foundation | General | $35,000 |
| Lions Gift of Sight | General | $30,094 |
| Association of American Medical Colleges | General | $21,912 |
| The Appellate Project | General | $12,500 |
| Kemcaana | General | $8,000 |
| The Alliance Organization | General | $5,000 |
| Central Iowa Medical Center | General | $4,075 |
| Vision First Foundation | General | $3,700 |
| Education Empowerment | General | $3,200 |
| Appna | General | $2,000 |
| Sehan Vital Fusion | General | $1,000 |
| The Eye Bank | General | $800 |
Officers and trustees
- Aisha F Zafar
- Fawad Sabooh Zafar
- Saima Zafar
Questions people ask
Does Zafar and Mir Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zafar and Mir Foundation Inc give?
$373,693 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,250.
Who runs Zafar and Mir Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Aisha F Zafar (Secretary), Fawad Sabooh Zafar (President) and Saima Zafar (Treasurer).
What does Zafar and Mir Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and education.