Sir Foundation Inc
Sir Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lawrenceville, Georgia. On its 2024 filing, it describes itself as an independent, non-governmental, non-political charitable organization involved in sustenance programs and work related to education, health, sports, and volunteerism.
Sir Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sir Foundation Inc gave $568K across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Georgia. 43% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $568,296
- +146.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- -4.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,207
- +158.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,478
- Total assets
- $86,337
- +272.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (9 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sir Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Applications must be in writing. The filing states that the maximum 2024 award was $44,000.
- Review Cycle
- The foundation states that it has no specific deadlines.
- Deadline
- The foundation states that it has no specific deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Rahim Shah
Mailing address: 1475 Buford Drive, Ste 403-111, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Phone: (770) 572-4142
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Sir Foundation Inc
Who Sir Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sir Foundation Pakistan ($418K). Together the top 10 received $488K.
Organizations only. It also paid 20 grants to individuals ($41,971), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
177 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 174 grants of 177 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Georgia received 72% of grant dollars. Missouri and Illinois each received 6%, Connecticut received 5%, and Michigan received 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Sir Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 21 grantees (43%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $103K (2020) to $568K (2025). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $568K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Foundation Pakistan Lawrenceville, GA | Education, Health, Sports, Volunteer | $418,000 |
| Glitter of Hope Alpharetta, GA | Helping Refugee Children in GA | $14,000 |
| The Childrens Foundation Fairfield, CT | Education Support for Kids in Need | $13,000 |
| 20 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $41,971 |
| Momin Community Center- Flordia St Johns, FL | Build Community | $10,000 |
| Georgia Islamic Institute Lawrenceville, GA | Mosque/School | $7,575 |
| Al-Hedaya Islamic Center of Icna Marietta, GA | Masjid, School, Community Engage | $5,000 |
| Icna Relief North America Tucker, GA | Womens' Shelter and Disaster Relief | $5,000 |
| Helping Hands USA Southfield, MI | Humanitarian Work/Disaster Relief | $5,000 |
| IAM Council Morton Grove, IL | Advocacy for Muslims | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $86,337 | $633,330 | $570,180 | $568,296 | 40 | $568,296 |
| 2024 | $23,187 | $155,400 | $235,622 | $230,799 | 42 | $230,799 |
| 2023 | $103,409 | $220,340 | $266,940 | $265,565 | 44 | $265,565 |
| 2022 | $150,009 | $285,000 | $223,077 | $221,085 | 32 | $221,085 |
| 2021 | $88,086 | $240,000 | $155,085 | $153,069 | 19 | $153,069 |
| 2020 | $3,171 | $95,555 | $105,731 | $103,149 | 28 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its activities as involving sustenance programs, education, health, sports, and volunteerism. Its 2024 grants include support for a mosque and school, education and community engagement, healthcare for underserved people, humanitarian work and disaster relief, refugee children, and food assistance.
Among the grantees, National Health Forum described its mission as improving healthcare for indigent populations and educating healthcare providers. Friends of Indus Hospital described its aim as providing free, comprehensive, quality healthcare through the Indus Hospital and Health Network. Southern Illinois University Alumni Association said it assists the university with alumni services and programs and supports its education, research, and service goals.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 42 grants totaling $230,799. Grant amounts ranged from $93 to $44,000, with a median of $2,500. Its largest reported awards included $44,000 to Georgia Islamic Institute for a mosque and school, $25,000 to Madina Institute USA for education and community engagement, and $20,000 to SIR Foundation Pakistan for education, health, sports, and volunteerism. Other notable grants were $15,000 to National Health Forum for healthcare for underserved people, $11,000 to The Childrens Foundation for education support for children in need, and $10,000 to The Community Masjid of Atlanta for a masjid, school, and community engagement. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 40 grants totaling $568,296.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rahim Shah as president.
Sir Foundation Inc is led by Rahim Shah, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rahim Shah
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Sir Foundation Inc
How much does Sir Foundation Inc give each year?
Sir Foundation Inc gave $568K across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $231K across 42 grants.
What is Sir Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sir Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,478, and its average grant was $14,207, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sir Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does Sir Foundation Inc give grants?
Sir Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lawrenceville, GA (4 grants).
Does Sir Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on Sir Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Food Support" (8 grants).
Who are Sir Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Sir Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Sir Foundation Pakistan ($418,000), Glitter of Hope ($14,000) and The Childrens Foundation ($13,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 20 grants to individuals ($41,971), which are not listed by name. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sir Foundation Inc?
Sir Foundation Inc reported $86K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $633K.
What does Sir Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its activities as involving sustenance programs, education, health, sports, and volunteerism. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sir Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Sir Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sir Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1690956. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Sir Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 27, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Sir Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sir-foundation-inc-morg_13f0cc8b92ee403fa9f859a7b3746e28
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