The Rafat and Zoreen Ansari Charitable
The Rafat and Zoreen Ansari Charitable is a Form 990-PF private foundation based in Granger, Indiana. It made 15 grants totaling $121,450 in 2024, with listed recipients including charitable, educational, cultural, and community organizations.
The Rafat and Zoreen Ansari Charitable at a glance
In short: The Rafat and Zoreen Ansari Charitable gave $121K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state Florida. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $121,450
- -20.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,097
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,215,316
- -7.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (5 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (45% 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 The Rafat and Zoreen Ansari Charitable
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 51160 Erin Glen Drive, Granger, IN 46530
Phone: (312) 985-5545
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rafat and Zoreen Ansari Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Starability Foundation ($52K). Together the top 10 received $118K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 78 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (45%), Indiana (34%), Illinois (10%), Missouri (10%), and Michigan (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Rafat and Zoreen Ansari Charitable open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 15 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $830; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 258% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $34K (2021) to $208K (2022). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $121K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Starability Foundation Naples, FL | General Funding | $52,300 |
| Logan Center South Bend, IN | General Funding | $21,500 |
| Indus Society for Human and Enfironmental Development Inc Wildwood, MO | General Funding | $12,000 |
| Francis Xavier Warde School Chicago, IL | General Funding | $10,000 |
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | General Funding | $10,000 |
| Islamic Society of Michiana South Bend, IN | General Funding | $6,000 |
| Islamic Center of Naples Naples, FL | General Funding | $2,500 |
| YMCA of Greater Michiana Niles, MI | General Funding | $1,500 |
| American Writers Museum Chicago, IL | General Funding | $1,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation Bloomington, IN | General Funding | $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 | $1,215,316 | $27,931 | $142,941 | $121,450 | 15 | $121,450 | — | $6,611 |
| 2023 | $1,312,978 | $85,864 | $172,181 | $153,347 | 18 | $153,347 | $45,589 | $5,780 |
| 2022 | $1,392,574 | $458,563 | $225,065 | $208,000 | 17 | $208,000 | $433,663 | — |
| 2021 | $1,159,474 | $44,144 | $52,350 | $33,900 | 12 | $33,900 | $44,144 | $90,423 |
| 2020 | $1,164,734 | $24,038 | $151,058 | $135,950 | 16 | — | $10,669 | $73,037 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rafat and Zoreen Ansari Charitable reported a distributable amount of $7K 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 2024 grants included general funding for organizations working in areas such as disability services, education, medical education, and the arts. For example, Starability Foundation describes its mission as providing social, vocational, and educational connections for individuals with disabilities. Ravinia Festival Association says it aims to enrich lives through music, including through performances and educational programs. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $121,450 through 15 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $52,300, with a median grant of $1,500. The largest grants included $52,300 to Starability Foundation in Naples, Florida; $21,500 to Logan Center in South Bend, Indiana; $12,000 to Indus Society for Human and Environmental Development Inc. in Wildwood, Missouri; and $10,000 each to Francis Xavier Warde School in Chicago, Illinois, and the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana. The listed purposes for these grants were general funding.
Other 2024 recipients included Islamic Society of Michiana ($6,000), Islamic Center of Naples ($2,500), and YMCA of Greater Michiana ($1,500). Indiana University Foundation and Medical Education Foundation Inc. each received $1,000. Ravinia Festival Association received $1,000, and Opera Naples Inc. received $150.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rafat Ansari, Zoreen Ansari, Sarah Ansari Haque, and Adam Ansari as directors.
The Rafat and Zoreen Ansari Charitable's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adam Ansari
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rafat Ansari
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Ansari Haque
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zoreen Ansari
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Rafat and Zoreen Ansari Charitable
How much does The Rafat and Zoreen Ansari Charitable give each year?
The Rafat and Zoreen Ansari Charitable gave $121K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $153K across 18 grants.
What is The Rafat and Zoreen Ansari Charitable's typical grant size?
The Rafat and Zoreen Ansari Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $8,097, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Rafat and Zoreen Ansari Charitable that year got $830 on average.
Where does The Rafat and Zoreen Ansari Charitable give grants?
The Rafat and Zoreen Ansari Charitable's top state is Florida, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Indiana (34%) and Illinois (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were South Bend, IN (5 grants), Naples, FL (3 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does The Rafat and Zoreen Ansari Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Rafat and Zoreen Ansari Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Rafat and Zoreen Ansari Charitable's largest grantees?
The Rafat and Zoreen Ansari Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Starability Foundation ($52,300), Logan Center ($21,500) and Indus Society for Human and Enfironmental Development Inc ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rafat and Zoreen Ansari Charitable?
The Rafat and Zoreen Ansari Charitable reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $121K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Rafat and Zoreen Ansari Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general funding for organizations working in areas such as disability services, education, medical education, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rafat and Zoreen Ansari Charitable?
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 The Rafat and Zoreen Ansari Charitable's EIN?
The Rafat and Zoreen Ansari Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3883518. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Rafat and Zoreen Ansari Charitable 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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