Private foundation · Herndon, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Barzinji Family Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 6 totaling $160,000
- Typical grant
- $5,000 to $25,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $15,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- 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?
- 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 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Firas barzinji · herndon · 7034716060
- 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
- Program support - social/community services
- Program support - educational/community services
- Program support - educational services
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maqasid Institute | Mt Juliet, Wilson County | Program support - educational/community services | $95K |
| 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 |
| Murfreesboro Muslim Youth | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | Program support | $5,000 |
| Ouena | Nashville, Davidson County | Program support | $5,000 |