17 Cents A Day
17 Cents A Day is a private foundation in Springfield, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $5,582 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $891 and the largest $1,400. Its filing does not say whether it accepts applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$5,582
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$891
- Largest grant$1,400
- Assets$0
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2025 was down from $15,425 the year before.
83% 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 | $15,425 | 15 | $0 |
| 2025 | $5,582 | 6 | $0 |
How to apply
The filing gives no application details. Contact the foundation before you apply.
What 17 Cents A Day funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in Virginia. It also paid $4,550 in 5 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $1,032 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nadia Latif | Blanket for needy and rickshaw for needy | $1,400 |
| Arsalan Khalid | Hip replacment and rickshaw for needy | $1,400 |
| Woodbridge Hugs | Food for homeless and care packets | $1,032 |
| Rana Muhamad Nasir | Motor bike for uber use and grocery for needy | $750 |
| Sabah Faisal | Jackets and comforters for needies | $500 |
| Kashif Iqbal | Motor vehicle for uber second hand | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Riffat Ahmad
- Nikhat Javed
Questions people ask
Does 17 Cents A Day accept grant applications?
Its filing does not say. Contact the foundation before applying.
How much does 17 Cents A Day give?
$5,582 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $891.
Who runs 17 Cents A Day?
Its 2025 filing lists Riffat Ahmad (Director Without Pay) and Nikhat Javed (Director Without Pay).
What does 17 Cents A Day fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and human services.