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Center for Islam in the Contemporary

Accepts applications Herndon, Virginia · EIN 832590688

Center for Islam in the Contemporary is a private foundation in Herndon, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $22,800 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,900 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $10,500 the year before.

83% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$10,5006$39,686
2024$22,8006$192,333

How to apply

ContactAyman Abusulaiman
459 Herndon Parkway Suite 22, Herndon, VA 20170
Phone or email(703) 471-6060
What to submitLetter from applicant outlining the need(s) to which contribution would be applied.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2024. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Center for Islam in the Contemporary funds

Where it gives

Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Virginia. It also paid $1,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.

StateGrantsAmount
Virginia1$10,000
New York1$7,000
Maryland1$2,800
Indiana1$1,000
Texas1$1,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Faith
Herndon, VA
Program assistance - educational scholarships$10,000
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
Tuition assistance - educational assistance$7,000
Institute for Islamic Christian and Jewish Studies
Towson, MD
Program assistance - community/social services$2,800
Global Association of Islamic SchoolProgram assistance - educational services$1,000
Islamic School League of America
Round Rock, TX
Program assistance - educational services$1,000
Council of Islamic Schools in North America
Plainfield, IN
Financial assistance - eductional /community services$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Center for Islam in the Contemporary accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.

How much does Center for Islam in the Contemporary give?

$22,800 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,900.

Who runs Center for Islam in the Contemporary?

Its 2024 filing lists Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim (Chairman/Trustee), Dr M Yaqub Mirza (President/Trustee), Firas Barzinji (Trustee/General Counsel/Se) and Ayman Abusulaiman (Trustee/Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does Center for Islam in the Contemporary fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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