Private foundation · EIN 92-2117627 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Zia & Rabia Bhatti 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: 26 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $10K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
26
$1.2M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$28M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Palestine Childrens Relief FundLos Angeles, CAUrgent Gaza Relief fund$200K
Palestine Childrens Relief FundLos Angeles, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$200K
World Central Kitchen IncorporatedWashington, DCFor Gaza Relief Efforts fund$200K
The Citizens Foundation USAChicago, ILfund To cover expenses for four schools in northern Pakistan and any related or other expenses$150K
I-Care Fund America IncBoston, MAZia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation - Pakistan$100K
Islamic Relief USAAlexandria, VAPakistan Flood Relief Efforts fund$100K
I-Care Fund America IncBoston, MAPATH Educational Society for technology upgrades for students and staff$40K
Cair-ChicagoChicago, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Heal Palestine IncKent, OHGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
I-Care Fund America IncBoston, MAChal Foundation$20K
Islamic Cultural Center of Greater ChicagoNorthbrook, ILElevator fund$20K
Islamic Relief USAAlexandria, VAZakat funds for Gaza Relief Efforts$20K
Abdul Sattar Edhi International Foundation IncCorona, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Imran Khan Cancer Appeal IncFarmington, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Islamic Scholarship FundBerkeley, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Siut North America IncHouston, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Islamic Cultural Center of Greater ChicagoNorthbrook, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Islamic Foundation NorthLibertyville, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Umma-Urban Muslim Minority AllianceWaukegan, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Yaqeen Research Institute IncIrving, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
South Asia InstituteChicago, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
FIRST Look Institute IncWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Humanity United for Development and Advancement inLincolnshire, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Islands of Hope NfpLincolnwood, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Compassionate Care NetworkChicago, ILGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Wikimedia Foundation IncWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000

By state: California 3 · Illinois 10 · District of Columbia 3 · Massachusetts 3 · Virginia 2 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2025. 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 Zia & Rabia Bhatti 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 Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.2M across 26 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Zia & Rabia Bhatti Foundation give?

California (3 grants), Illinois (10 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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