The Jerome Mirza Foundation
Invitation OnlyBloomington, Illinois · EIN 37-1392755 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$769K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$35,000
Total assets$23.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $55,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
0% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tinervin Family Foundation | Bloomington, IL | Support of operations | $250,000 |
| Connections for the Homeless | Evanston, IL | Support of operations | $125,000 |
| U of I College of Law | Champaign, IL | Support of operations | $100,000 |
| Illinois Prairie Community Foundation | Bloomington, IL | Support of operations | $55,000 |
| Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation | Chicago, IL | Support of operations | $50,000 |
| Holiday Spectacular | Bloomington, IL | Support of operations | $35,000 |
| Public Interest Law Initiative | Chicago, IL | Support of operations | $35,000 |
| Illinois Bar Foundation | Chicago, IL | Support of operations | $25,000 |
| Knox College | Galesburg, IL | Support of operations | $25,000 |
| Prairie Fire Theatre | Normal, IL | Support of operations | $25,000 |
| Prairie State Legal Services | Rockford, IL | Support of operations | $25,000 |
| Music Connections Foundation | Bloomington, IL | Support of operations | $17,478 |
| Illiniois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission | Springfield, IL | Support of operations | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $769,478 | 13 |
| 2024 | $809,971 | 14 |
| 2023 | $785,523 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641189349100329
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1392755
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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