Private foundation · EIN 37-1392755 · Bloomington, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Jerome Mirza Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $769K total, median $35K. 100% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$769K
Median grant
$35K
Stays in IL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$23M

Grants paid in 2025

13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Tinervin Family FoundationBloomington, ILSupport of operations$250K
Connections for the HomelessEvanston, ILSupport of operations$125K
U of I College of LawChampaign, ILSupport of operations$100K
Illinois Prairie Community FoundationBloomington, ILSupport of operations$55K
Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing FoundationChicago, ILSupport of operations$50K
Holiday SpectacularBloomington, ILSupport of operations$35K
Public Interest Law InitiativeChicago, ILSupport of operations$35K
Illinois Bar FoundationChicago, ILSupport of operations$25K
Knox CollegeGalesburg, ILSupport of operations$25K
Prairie Fire TheatreNormal, ILSupport of operations$25K
Prairie State Legal ServicesRockford, ILSupport of operations$25K
Music Connections FoundationBloomington, ILSupport of operations$17K
Illiniois Supreme Court Historic Preservation CommissionSpringfield, ILSupport of operations$2,000

About this foundation

Jerome Mirza Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bloomington, Illinois, administered in care of Jerome Mirza, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Jerome Mirza Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Jerome Mirza Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $769K across 13 grants, a median of $35K.

Where does Jerome Mirza Foundation give?

Illinois (13 grants), per its latest filing.

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