The Mirza Family Foundation is a private foundation established in Virginia in 2008 and based in Herndon, VA. The foundation provides financial assistance to religious, charitable, and educational organizations, as well as support for educational and community initiatives across the United States and Canada.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.8M
+26.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.1M
+170.3% YoY
Grant Count
37
+8.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$56K
+148.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary program areas include:
- Educational Assistance — Supporting educational initiatives and institutions
- Financial Assistance to Needy Persons — Direct support for individuals in need
- Financial Assistance to Religious, Charitable and Educational Organizations — Grants to qualified nonprofits and community centers
The foundation has demonstrated particular interest in Islamic studies, global affairs, and child care access initiatives.
Grantmaking
The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Grant Range
approximately $29,500–$80,000 (varies by reporting period)
Average Grant
approximately $29,500–$80,000 (varies by reporting period)
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple U.S. states and Canada, including:
States: California, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia
Cities: New York, Washington, Toronto, and various smaller communities across the United States and Canada
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- $17,775,597 (2024)
- $14,065,413 (2023)
Annual Activity:
- Total revenue: $4,101,543 (2024); $648,977 (2023)
- Total expenses: $2,166,266 (2024); $839,067 (2023)
- Net income: $1,935,277 (2024)
- Total liabilities: $59,000 (2024)
Tax Status:
- 501(c)(3) organization
- Tax-exempt since January 2008
- EIN: 51-0652020
- Files Form 990-PF annually
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,775,597 | $14,065,413 | $12,801,865 |
| Revenue | $4,101,543 | $648,977 | $5,134,990 |
| Expenses | $2,166,266 | $839,067 | $1,385,574 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,088,110 | $781,237 | $1,340,217 |
| Net Investment Income | $523,392 | $69,908 | $234,412 |
| Distributable Amount | $611,792 | $498,307 | $348,834 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
206 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Dr. Yaqub Mirza — Chairman/Director
- Tanveer A. Mirza — President/Director
- Fatima Y. Mirza — Vice President of Operations/Director (compensated at $17,000 annually)
The foundation operates as a family-run entity with no paid employees beyond the Vice President of Operations.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR YAQUB MIRZA | CHAIRMAN/DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| TANVEER A MIRZA | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| FATIMA Y MIRZA | V.P. OPERATION/DIRECTOR | 15 | $22,500 |
| YOUNUS Y MIRZA | V.P. COMMUNITY AFFAIRS/DIR | 0.25 | — |
| ASMA Y MIRZA | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| SANA Y MIRZA | SECRETARY/ DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation partnered with Think Small to launch a pilot program modernizing access to child care and public benefits in Minnesota
Think Small and Mirza Launch Pilot to Modernize Access to Child Care andSusan Scribner Mirza made a $3 million gift to establish Notre Dame's first endowed professorship in Islamic studies
$3 million gift from Susan Scribner Mirza to establish Notre Dame\u2019\The Mirza Family Professorship of Islamic Thought and Muslim Societies was established at the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame
$3 million gift from Susan Scribner Mirza to establish Notre Dame\u2019\The foundation supports the Abu Sulayman Center for Global Islamic Studies at George Mason University
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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