The Firoz and Najma Lalji Foundation
The Firoz and Najma Lalji Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bellevue, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $33.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $2.2M. Net investment income was $72K.
The Firoz and Najma Lalji Foundation at a glance
In short: The Firoz and Najma Lalji Foundation gave $2.2M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $375K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,248,547
- +81.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $374,758
- +111.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $33,774
- Total assets
- $33,512,644
- +18.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Firoz and Najma Lalji Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Washington Foundation ($2.0M). Together the top 6 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 33 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Firoz and Najma Lalji Foundation gives
- Giving grew 658% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 181% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $233K (2022) to $2.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Foundation Seattle, WA | Building fund | $2,000,000 |
| Overlake Medical Center Foundation Bellevue, WA | Campaign for future use | $170,000 |
| LSE Foundation New York, NY | Events and general expenses | $39,547 |
| Seattle Art Museum Seattle, WA | Membership & committee expenses, persident circle, general expenses | $28,000 |
| Pacific NW Ballet Seattle, WA | General expenses | $10,000 |
| Program for African Leadership Bellevue, WA | General expenses | $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 | $33,512,644 | $1,672,979 | $2,760,188 | $2,248,547 | 6 | $2,750,738 | $71,914 | $1,520,427 |
| 2023 | $28,271,177 | $1,878,977 | $1,545,798 | $1,241,630 | 7 | $1,523,501 | $31,865 | $1,135,806 |
| 2022 | $17,870,905 | $847,391 | $372,682 | $232,890 | 8 | $360,498 | $73,065 | $1,241,823 |
| 2021 | $32,610,859 | $8,957,126 | $428,996 | $296,694 | 7 | — | $195,636 | $1,173,752 |
| 2020 | $15,174,296 | $890,340 | $376,360 | $271,696 | 5 | — | $113,935 | $710,500 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Firoz and Najma Lalji Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Firoz and Najma Lalji Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Farah Lalji
Committee Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Firoz Lalji
Committee Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Najma Lalji
Committee Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Natasha Lalji
Committee Member
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 The Firoz and Najma Lalji Foundation
How much does The Firoz and Najma Lalji Foundation give each year?
The Firoz and Najma Lalji Foundation gave $2.2M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 7 grants.
What is The Firoz and Najma Lalji Foundation's typical grant size?
The Firoz and Najma Lalji Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $33,774, and its average grant was $374,758, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Firoz and Najma Lalji Foundation give grants?
The Firoz and Najma Lalji Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (3 grants) and Bellevue, WA (2 grants).
Does The Firoz and Najma Lalji Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of The Firoz and Najma Lalji Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Firoz and Najma Lalji Foundation's largest grantees?
The Firoz and Najma Lalji Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Washington Foundation ($2,000,000), Overlake Medical Center Foundation ($170,000) and LSE Foundation ($39,547), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Firoz and Najma Lalji Foundation?
The Firoz and Najma Lalji Foundation reported $33.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Firoz and Najma Lalji Foundation's EIN?
The Firoz and Najma Lalji Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8817765. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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