Fareed and Paula Zakaria Foundation

EIN 47-2054426 · NY · NTEE T90

Invitation only Typical grant ~$13.8K Funds in NY, DC, TX
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Fareed and Paula Zakaria Foundation based in NY paid 8 grants totaling $150.5K to 8 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $65K, with a median of $13.8K. Its largest recipients included International Rescue Committee, International Center for Journalism, and Riverside Park Conservancy. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$759,332
Giving (latest yr)
$150,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
8
Median grant
$13.8K
Recipients
8
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • International Rescue Committee$65,000
  • International Center for Journalism$25,000
  • Riverside Park Conservancy$20,000
  • Greater Houston Community Foundatio$15,000
  • The Public Theater$12,500

Where grants went

  • New York$110,500 · 6 grants
  • District of Columbia$25,000 · 1 grant
  • Texas$15,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (8)

International Rescue Committee
New York, NY
Exempt purposes
$65,000
International Center for Journalism
Washington, DC
To assist journalism pursuits.
$25,000
Riverside Park Conservancy
New York, NY
Exempt purposes
$20,000
Greater Houston Community Foundatio
Houston, TX
To help maximize the positive impact of philanthropy throughout the community.
$15,000
The Public Theater
New York, NY
Exempt Purposes
$12,500
House of Speakeasy
New York, NY
To help support the ability to read and write.
$10,000
The Chamber Music Center
New York, NY
To help support scholarships, program costs, and free concerts to the public.
$2,500
102-103 Street Block Association
New York, NY
To help with community-based activities.
$500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Fareed and Paula Zakaria Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Fareed and Paula Zakaria Foundation is classified as a Arts, Culture & Humanities funder. Museums, performing arts, cultural institutions, and the humanities. Its recent grants reached organizations across 3 states.

In its most recent filing, Fareed and Paula Zakaria Foundation reported 8 itemized grants totaling $150.5K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $65K (median $13.8K).

Recent recipients include International Rescue Committee, International Center for Journalism, Riverside Park Conservancy, among 8 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Fareed and Paula Zakaria Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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