Private foundation · Herndon, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Barzinji Family Foundation
In 2024 it gave 6 grants worth $160,000 to Tennessee groups, 4 of them in Davidson County. A typical grant was $5,000 to $25,000.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 6 totaling $160,000 · 4 in Davidson County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $5,000 to $25,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $5,000: the middle grant to the 3 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2024.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Wilson County, Rutherford County · plus 31 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 50% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 3 of 6.
- Total giving that year
- $616,671
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $617K | $160K | 6 |
| 2023 | $1.9M | $280K | 4 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Firas Barzinji · Herndon · (703) 471-6060
- What to send
- Letter from applicant outlining the need(s) to which contribution would be applied.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Firas J Al-BarzinjiChairman
- Suhaib Al-BarzinjiDirector
- Ghaida Al-BarzinjiDirector
- Zaid Al-BarzinjiDirector
- Fadwa Al-BarzinjDirector
- Iman Al-BarzinjiDirector
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Program assistance - social services (1 grant)
- Program support - social/community services (1 grant)
- Program support - educational/community services (1 grant)
- Program support - educational services (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 0 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 3 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 0 |
| $25,000 to $99,999 | 3 |
From its 2024 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Davidson County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic Center of Nashville | Nashville, Davidson County | Program support - social/community services | $25K |
| Nashville International Academy | Nashville, Davidson County | Program support - educational services | $25K |
| American Muslim Advisory Council | Nashville, Davidson County | Program assistance - social services | $5,000 |
| Ouena | Nashville, Davidson County | Program support | $5,000 |
| Maqasid Institute | Mt Juliet, Wilson County | Program support - educational/community services | $95K |
| Murfreesboro Muslim Youth | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Program support | $5,000 |