International Institute of Islamic Thought the Fairfax Institute
Preselected recipients only
International Institute of Islamic Thought the Fairfax Institute is a private foundation in Herndon, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.8 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $200,000 and the largest $1.4 million. 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$7.8 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$200,000
- Largest grant$1.4 million
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6.1 million the year before.
100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $5.3 million | 7 | $1.8 million |
| 2023 | $6.1 million | 10 | $551,681 |
| 2024 | $7.8 million | 20 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
International Institute of Islamic Thought the Fairfax Institute 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What International Institute of Islamic Thought the Fairfax Institute funds
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute of Knowledge Integration | Program assistance - educational/social services | $1.4 million |
| Iium | Program assistance - educational/social services | $1.1 million |
| London Richmond House | Program assistance - educational/social services | $920,159 |
| Intl Inst of Islamic Thought Jordan | Program assistance - educational/social services | $500,000 |
| Zahawi Center for Intellectual Stud | Program assistance - educational/social services | $370,000 |
| Islamic Education Trust | Program assistance - educational/social services | $300,000 |
| Islamic Fiqh Academy | Program assistance - educational/social services | $240,000 |
| Inthought SDN BHD | Program assistance - educational/social services | $227,650 |
| Advanced Studies Research Center | Program assistance - educational/social services | $200,000 |
| Bangladesh Institute of Islamic Thought | Program assistance - educational/social services | $200,000 |
| Centar Za Mparedne Studije Udruzenj | Program assistance - educational/social services | $200,000 |
| Dar Al Fikr | Program assistance - educational/social services | $189,000 |
| Advancing Education and Research Center Prive | Program assistance - educational/social services | $180,000 |
| Moroccan Center for Educational Studies & Reserch (Cmere) | Program assistance - educational/social services | $171,700 |
| West Africa Aems Sarl | Program assistance - educational/social services | $60,000 |
| Research and Education Trust Sa | Program assistance - educational/social services | $50,000 |
| Four Times Educational Centre SDN BHD | Program assistance - educational/social services | $40,000 |
| Human Welfare League Mauritius | Program assistance - educational/social services | $20,000 |
| Islamic Psychology Summit 2024 | Program assistance - educational/social services | $5,520 |
| International Intensive Course in Islamic Psychology (Iicip) | Program assistance - educational/social services | $4,497 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Hisham Altalib
- Dr Ahmed Alwani
- Dr Ahmad Totonji
- Dr Omar Hasan Kasule
- Dr Anas Al-Shaikh-Ali
- Dr Tawfic Awji
- Hasan Altalib
- Mohammad Totonji
- Beddy Ebnou
- Dr Azeem Ibrahim
- Dr Ilham Nasser
Questions people ask
Does International Institute of Islamic Thought the Fairfax Institute accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does International Institute of Islamic Thought the Fairfax Institute give?
$7.8 million in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $200,000.
Who runs International Institute of Islamic Thought the Fairfax Institute?
Its 2024 filing lists Dr Hisham Altalib (President/Director), Dr Ahmed Alwani (Vice President/Director), Dr Ahmad Totonji (Tresurer/Director) and Dr Omar Hasan Kasule (General Secretary/Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does International Institute of Islamic Thought the Fairfax Institute fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and international.