Shiraz and Leili Wildlife Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 26-2307895 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$628K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya Wildlife Service | Nairobi, KE | General & Unrestricted (IN-KIND GRANTS - SEE GENERAL EXPLANATION) | $611,340 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | Hagerstown, MD | helping those displaced in Sudan | $5,000 |
| Friends of Tri-Cities Animal Shelter | Richland, WA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| International Medical Corps | Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | Hagerstown, MD | Support for Sudan | $2,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | Hagerstown, MD | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Castaway Animals Rescue Effort | Verona, MO | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee | Hohenwald, TN | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Long Term Support Tr | Jacksonville, FL | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Lighthouse Mission Ministries | Bellingham, WA | General & Unrestricted | $650 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $628,490 | 10 |
| 2023 | $432,670 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523089349101802
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-2307895
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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