Private foundation · EIN 46-3883518 · Granger, Indiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Rafat and Zoreen Ansari Charitable 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $121K total, median $1,500. 47% of grants stayed in Indiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
15
$121K
Median grant
$1,500
Stays in IN
47%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Starability FoundationNaples, FLGeneral funding$52K
Logan CenterSouth Bend, INGeneral funding$22K
Indus Society for Human and Enfironmental Development IncWildwood, MOGeneral funding$12K
Francis Xavier Warde SchoolChicago, ILGeneral funding$10K
University of Notre DameNotre Dame, INGeneral funding$10K
Islamic Society of MichianaSouth Bend, INGeneral funding$6,000
Islamic Center of NaplesNaples, FLGeneral funding$2,500
YMCA of Greater MichianaNiles, MIGeneral funding$1,500
American Writers MuseumChicago, ILGeneral funding$1,000
Indiana University FoundationBloomington, INGeneral funding$1,000
Junior League of South BendSouth Bend, INGeneral funding$1,000
Medical Education Foundation IncSouth Bend, INGeneral funding$1,000
Ravinia Festival AssociationHighland Park, ILGeneral funding$1,000
Lasalle Council Inc - Boy Scouts of America #165South Bend, INGeneral funding$500
Opera Naples IncNaples, FLGeneral funding$150

By state: Florida 3 · Indiana 7 · Illinois 3 · Missouri 1 · Michigan 1

About this foundation

Rafat and Zoreen Ansari Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Granger, Indiana, administered in care of Rafat Ansari, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Rafat and Zoreen Ansari Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Rafat and Zoreen Ansari Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $121K across 15 grants, a median of $1,500.

Where does Rafat and Zoreen Ansari Charitable Foundation give?

Florida (3 grants), Indiana (7 grants), Illinois (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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