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Galaria Foundation

Preselected recipients only Herndon, Virginia · EIN 831718874

Galaria Foundation is a private foundation in Herndon, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $450,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $150,000 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.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$40,0001$775,791
2024$00$1.2 million
2025$450,0003$1.2 million

How to apply

Galaria 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Galaria Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Virginia.

StateGrantsAmount
Virginia1$250,000
District of Columbia1$150,000
New York1$50,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Islamic Relief USA
Alexandria, VA
General support$250,000
Cair-Foundation Inc
Washington, DC
General support$150,000
Center for Constitutional Rights
New York, NY
General support$50,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Galaria Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Galaria Foundation give?

$450,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $150,000.

Who runs Galaria Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Irfan Galaria (President), Ibrahim Galaria (Treasurer), Noreen Galaria (Secretary/Clerk) and Zarina Galaria (Director).

What does Galaria Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and human services.

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