AI Summary
The Jerome Mirza Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $810K in grants to 16 grantees in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis for engagement. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
1
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

CONNECTIONS FOR THE HOMELESS INC
$906K
12%

ILLINOIS PRAIRIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
$445K
6%
Center for Gifted
$391K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$22.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$23.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE JEROME MIRZA FOUNDATION?
No. THE JEROME MIRZA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE JEROME MIRZA FOUNDATION give?
THE JEROME MIRZA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois and Maryland. 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 THE JEROME MIRZA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE JEROME MIRZA FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $23 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE JEROME MIRZA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE JEROME MIRZA FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $810 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE JEROME MIRZA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE JEROME MIRZA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include CONNECTIONS FOR THE HOMELESS INC, ILLINOIS PRAIRIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC, and Center for Gifted. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE JEROME MIRZA FOUNDATION?
THE JEROME MIRZA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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