Pirzada Family Foundation
Pirzada Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Fremont, California. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations working in education, humanitarian aid, food assistance, and services for underserved communities.
Pirzada Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Pirzada Family Foundation gave $33K across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state California. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,677
- -41.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- -31.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,089
- -14.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $539
- Total assets
- $1,022,965
- +4.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (5 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (28% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Pirzada Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 355 Guadalupe Terrace, Fremont, CA 94539
Phone: (510) 501-2973
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Pirzada Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was I-Care Fund America Inc ($4K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
155 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 155 grants of 155 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in California received 28% of grant dollars, those in the District of Columbia 20%, New York 17%, Massachusetts 14%, and Connecticut 8%. The listed grants also included recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Pirzada Family Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 30 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $512; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 75% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2024) to $56K (2023). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| I-Care Fund America Inc Boston, MA | To improve the quality of life of underprivileged pakistanis | $4,000 |
| Friends of the World Food Program Inc Washington, DC | To Address Hunger in Gaza | $3,000 |
| Unrwa USA National Committee Inc Washington, DC | To promote a life of dignity and human development for palestine refugees | $3,000 |
| Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY | To Support Academic Programs | $2,500 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc Fairfield, CT | To support health & nutrition, child poverty, and education programs | $2,000 |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | To support education programs for engineering and applied sciences | $2,000 |
| Uiversity of California Berkeley Foundation Berkeley, CA | To Support Academic Programs at Uc Berkeley | $2,000 |
| The Tower Foundation of San Jose State University San Jose, CA | To Support Academic Programs at SJSU | $1,500 |
| Agnes Scott College Decatur, GA | To Support Women's Education/Academic Programs | $1,000 |
| Downtown Streets Inc DBA Downtown Streets Team San Jose, CA | To Support Programs Assisting Homeless | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,022,965 | $53,846 | $52,482 | $32,677 | 30 | $37,746 | $34,424 | $50,499 |
| 2023 | $983,694 | $16,970 | $73,224 | $56,163 | 44 | $62,101 | $18,041 | $47,215 |
| 2022 | $992,099 | $-23,217 | $62,722 | $45,669 | 30 | $51,879 | $20,121 | $48,620 |
| 2021 | $1,091,320 | $138,657 | $57,763 | $41,335 | 27 | $47,009 | $132,503 | $51,295 |
| 2020 | $1,028,176 | $240,797 | $60,780 | $45,164 | 24 | — | $230,523 | $46,700 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Pirzada Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $50K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, I-CARE Fund of America describes its mission as improving the quality of life of underprivileged Pakistanis; UNRWA USA says it works to lift up the voices and experiences of Palestine refugees and secure support for their well-being; and Friends of the World Food Program says it mobilizes U.S. support for efforts to end hunger.
Education is also represented in the grants. Skidmore College describes its work as educating undergraduates and preparing graduates to be informed, responsible citizens, while Agnes Scott College describes its mission as educating women. Martha’s Kitchen says it provides meals and food to people in need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $32,677. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $4,000, with a median of $538.
The largest reported grants included $4,000 to I-CARE Fund America Inc. for improving the quality of life of underprivileged Pakistanis; $3,000 each to Friends of the World Food Program Inc. to address hunger in Gaza and UNRWA USA National Committee Inc. to promote dignity and human development for Palestine refugees; and $2,500 to Skidmore College to support academic programs. Other listed awards included $2,000 each to Save the Children Federation Inc. and Columbia University, and $2,000 to the UC Berkeley Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rafat Pirzada as president; Kayhaan Pirzada and Shaamil Pirzada as vice presidents; and Amna Jaffer and Shamim Pirzada as directors.
Pirzada Family Foundation is led by Rafat Pirzada, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rafat Pirzada
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amna Jaffer
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shamim Pirzada
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kayhaan Pirzada
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shaamil Pirzada
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Pirzada Family Foundation
How much does Pirzada Family Foundation give each year?
Pirzada Family Foundation gave $33K across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $56K across 44 grants.
What is Pirzada Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Pirzada Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $539, and its average grant was $1,089, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Pirzada Family Foundation that year got $512 on average.
Where does Pirzada Family Foundation give grants?
Pirzada Family Foundation's top state is California, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (20%) and New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Jose, CA (5 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Pirzada Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Pirzada Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Pirzada Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Pirzada Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include I-Care Fund America Inc ($4,000), Friends of the World Food Program Inc ($3,000) and Unrwa USA National Committee Inc ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Pirzada Family Foundation?
Pirzada Family Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Pirzada Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Pirzada Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Pirzada Family Foundation's EIN?
Pirzada Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5428983. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Pirzada Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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