Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation
The Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In 2025, it gave grants for Gaza relief, Pakistan-related programs, education, and other purposes, including support for humanitarian, health, and educational organizations.
Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation at a glance
In short: Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation gave $1.2M across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $45K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,160,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- Average grant
- $44,635
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $28,186,951
- Primary geography
- California (35% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Palestine Childrens Relief Fund ($400K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 31 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in California (35%), Illinois (18%), Washington, DC (17%), Massachusetts (14%), and Virginia (10%). Grant purposes included Gaza relief and support for schools and relief efforts related to Pakistan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
How Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $172K (2023) to $1.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Palestine Childrens Relief Fund Los Angeles, CA | Urgent Gaza Relief fund | $200,000 |
| Palestine Childrens Relief Fund Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated Washington, DC | For Gaza Relief Efforts fund | $200,000 |
| The Citizens Foundation USA Chicago, IL | fund To cover expenses for four schools in northern Pakistan and any related or other expenses | $150,000 |
| I-Care Fund America Inc Boston, MA | Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation - Pakistan | $100,000 |
| Islamic Relief USA Alexandria, VA | Pakistan Flood Relief Efforts fund | $100,000 |
| I-Care Fund America Inc Boston, MA | PATH Educational Society for technology upgrades for students and staff | $40,000 |
| Cair-Chicago Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Heal Palestine Inc Kent, OH | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| I-Care Fund America Inc Boston, MA | Chal Foundation | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,186,951 | $1,277,051 | $1,358,040 | $1,160,500 | 26 | $1,227,692 | $1,166,322 | $1,440,808 |
| 2023 | $27,664,378 | $27,880,812 | $216,434 | $172,000 | 5 | $197,443 | $361,821 | $406,253 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included support for Gaza relief, Pakistan flood relief, schools in northern Pakistan, and educational technology. The grants also included unrestricted support and funding for an elevator.
Grantee descriptions provide examples of the kinds of organizations supported. Palestine Children’s Relief Fund describes its mission as non-political humanitarian relief focused on healthcare for children in Palestine. World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. I-Care Fund America describes its work as improving the quality of life of underprivileged Pakistanis and helping charitable organizations build capacity. Islamic Relief USA describes its work as providing relief and development and empowering individuals in their communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $1,160,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Notable grants included $200,000 each to Palestine Children’s Relief Fund for urgent Gaza relief and general and unrestricted support, and $200,000 to World Central Kitchen for Gaza relief efforts. The foundation also gave $150,000 to The Citizens Foundation USA for expenses for four schools in northern Pakistan and related or other expenses; $100,000 to I-Care Fund America for “Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation - Pakistan”; and $100,000 to Islamic Relief USA for Pakistan flood relief efforts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Rabia Zia Bhatti as a director and Zia U Bhatti as director, president, secretary, and treasurer.
Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation is led by Zia U Bhatti, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Zia U Bhatti
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rabia Zia Bhatti
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation
How much does Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation give each year?
Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation gave $1.2M across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation's typical grant size?
Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $44,635, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation give grants?
Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation's top state is California, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (18%) and District of Columbia (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (4 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Boston, MA (3 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 65% of Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation's largest grantees?
Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Palestine Childrens Relief Fund ($400,000 across 2 grants), World Central Kitchen Incorporated ($200,000) and I-Care Fund America Inc ($160,000 across 3 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation?
Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation reported $28.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included support for Gaza relief, Pakistan flood relief, schools in northern Pakistan, and educational technology. The grants also included unrestricted support and funding for an elevator. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation?
The foundation 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 Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation's EIN?
Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2117627. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2023
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