The Jerome Mirza Foundation

Quick Stats

• Annual Giving: $785,523 (tax year 2023, from 990-PF field: Contributions, gifts, grants paid)
• Grant Range: $1,000–$250,000 (based on third-party databases)
• Geographic Focus: Primarily Illinois
• Application Method: Invitation-only (does not accept unsolicited requests)
• Number of Grants: 15 grants (tax year 2023)
• Average Grant: Approximately $52,368 (tax year 2023)
• Total Assets: $18,165,254 (tax year 2023)

Contact Details

• Website: https://mirza.foundation/
• Email: anna@mirza.foundation
• Phone: (309) 827-8011
• Address: 202 N Center St FL 1A, Bloomington, IL 61701

Funding Priorities

The foundation focuses on three primary areas:

• Legal education and advocacy – Including support for the Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI), which promotes public interest law and expands pro bono legal services across Illinois
• The arts – Including the Mirza Jazz Residency at Knox College and support for theatre arts programmes
• Education – Supporting educational institutions and programmes

Recent Grant Pattern

The foundation makes contributions to preselected charitable organisations. Recent grants have been concentrated in Illinois, particularly central Illinois (McLean, DeWitt, Logan and Livingston counties). Notable recent grantees include:

• Knox College (Mirza Jazz Residency programme)
• Illinois Wesleyan University School of Theatre Arts
• Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI)

What They Don't Fund

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

Application Process & Timeline

The foundation operates on an invitation-only basis and awards grants exclusively through its board of three directors. Organisations cannot submit unsolicited applications.

References

• The Jerome Mirza Foundation website
• ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
• Charity Navigator Profile
• Illinois Prairie Community Foundation