Zafar and Mir Foundation Inc
Zafar and Mir Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Clive, Iowa. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with the largest listed awards supporting organizations whose work includes eye care and medical education.
Zafar and Mir Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Zafar and Mir Foundation Inc gave $374K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), top state Texas. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $373,693
- +573.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +166.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,356
- +152.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,250
- Total assets
- $2,370,284
- +41.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (8 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (25% 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 Zafar and Mir 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 13682 Lakeshore Dr, Clive, IA 50325
Phone: (515) 689-3690
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Zafar and Mir Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Citizens Foundation ($95K). Together the top 10 received $359K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 50 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were Texas and Florida, each with 25%, followed by Washington at 15%, Missouri at 10%, and the District of Columbia at 9%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Zafar and Mir Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 16 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $22K repeat.
- 25% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 212% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 373% of 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 $55K (2023) to $374K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $374K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Citizens Foundation Houston, TX | General | $95,000 |
| Lions Eye Institute Tampa, FL | General | $59,469 |
| Corneagen Inc Seattle, WA | General | $55,243 |
| Saving Sight Kansas City, MO | General | $36,700 |
| The Childlife Foundation Pembroke, FL | General | $35,000 |
| Lions Gift of Sight St. Paul, MN | General | $30,094 |
| Association of American Medical Colleges Washington, DC | General | $21,912 |
| The Appellate Project Washington, DC | General | $12,500 |
| Kemcaana Mason, OH | General | $8,000 |
| The Alliance Organization Fitchburg, WI | General | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,370,284 | $605,627 | $383,041 | $373,693 | 16 | $373,693 | $21,376 | $100,255 |
| 2023 | $1,678,238 | $673,696 | $61,563 | $55,454 | 6 | $55,454 | $68,764 | $58,839 |
| 2022 | $839,807 | $496,919 | $122,308 | $113,255 | 11 | $113,255 | $12,252 | $36,474 |
| 2021 | $465,196 | $354,617 | $120,662 | $119,891 | 11 | $119,891 | — | $15,173 |
| 2020 | $231,241 | $174,513 | $92,374 | $91,610 | 6 | — | — | $7,529 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zafar and Mir Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $100K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 16 grants totaling $373,693. Grant amounts ranged from $800 to $95,000, with a median of $10,250. Its largest grants included $95,000 to THE CITIZENS FOUNDATION, $59,469 to LIONS EYE INSTITUTE, $55,243 to CORNEAGEN INC, $36,700 to SAVING SIGHT, and $35,000 to THE CHILDLIFE FOUNDATION. All were reported for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists AISHA F ZAFAR as secretary, FAWAD SABOOH ZAFAR as president, and SAIMA ZAFAR as treasurer.
Zafar and Mir Foundation Inc is led by Fawad Sabooh Zafar, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Fawad Sabooh Zafar
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aisha F. Zafar
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Saima Zafar
Treasurer
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 Zafar and Mir Foundation Inc
How much does Zafar and Mir Foundation Inc give each year?
Zafar and Mir Foundation Inc gave $374K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $55K across 6 grants.
What is Zafar and Mir Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Zafar and Mir Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,250, and its average grant was $23,356, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Zafar and Mir Foundation Inc that year got $21K on average.
Where does Zafar and Mir Foundation Inc give grants?
Zafar and Mir Foundation Inc's top state is Texas, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (25%) and Washington (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Zafar and Mir Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Zafar and Mir Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Zafar and Mir Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Zafar and Mir Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Citizens Foundation ($95,000), Lions Eye Institute ($59,469) and Corneagen Inc ($55,243), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Zafar and Mir Foundation Inc?
Zafar and Mir Foundation Inc reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $374K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $100K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Zafar and Mir Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Zafar and Mir Foundation Inc's EIN?
Zafar and Mir Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1648092. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Zafar and Mir Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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