INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ISLAMIC THOUGHT THE FAIRFAX INSTITUTE
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The International Institute of Islamic Thought, also known as The Fairfax Institute, is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily focuses on funding initiatives in Virginia, with additional support in Washington, D.C., and Oklahoma. The institute engages in relationship-based grantmaking and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
IIIT'S MISSION IS TO CONDUCT AND DISSEMINATE EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH TO EMPOWER MUSLIM SOCIETIES WITH DATA-DRIVEN RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION POLICY AND PRACTICE. IIIT IS A CENTER OF EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND ISLAMIC THOUGHT WHOSE MAIN INTEREST IS ON CARRYING OUT EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH IN ADVANCING EDUCATION IN MUSLIM SOCIETIES AND THE DISSEMINATION OF THIS RESEARCH THROUGH PUBLICATION AND TRANSLATION, TEACHING, POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS, AND STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENTS.
Cause Areas
2
Islam
Elementary and secondary education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
YORK FOUNDATION
$9.5M
39%
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
$2.8M
11%
UNITY PRODUCTIONS FOUNDATION
$2.4M
10%
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Total No. of Grants
20
Median 1st year grant
$6.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ISLAMIC THOUGHT THE FAIRFAX INSTITUTE?
No. INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ISLAMIC THOUGHT THE FAIRFAX INSTITUTE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ISLAMIC THOUGHT THE FAIRFAX INSTITUTE give?
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ISLAMIC THOUGHT THE FAIRFAX INSTITUTE primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, District Of Columbia, and Oklahoma. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ISLAMIC THOUGHT THE FAIRFAX INSTITUTE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ISLAMIC THOUGHT THE FAIRFAX INSTITUTE fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,626. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ISLAMIC THOUGHT THE FAIRFAX INSTITUTE make each year?
In 2024, INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ISLAMIC THOUGHT THE FAIRFAX INSTITUTE awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $6.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ISLAMIC THOUGHT THE FAIRFAX INSTITUTE fund recently?
In 2024, INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ISLAMIC THOUGHT THE FAIRFAX INSTITUTE awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include YORK FOUNDATION, GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, and UNITY PRODUCTIONS FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ISLAMIC THOUGHT THE FAIRFAX INSTITUTE?
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ISLAMIC THOUGHT THE FAIRFAX INSTITUTE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.