Shiraz And Leili Wildlife Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 26-2307895

Foundation Overview

Based in Wilmington, DE, Shiraz And Leili Wildlife Foundation has awarded 174 grants totaling $1,948,681 to organizations in Washington, Missouri and 16 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $100 to $611,340, with a median award of $2,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,948,681
Total Assets
$1,772,921
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
10
Median Grant
$2,000
% Median Grant Growth
+67% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 30%

3 of 10 recipients (30%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Washington

Grants are geographically diversified with 30% in Washington and funding distributed across 19 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Washington, funding concentrates in Bellingham (65%), Stanwood (6%), Lynden (6%).

Funding Trajectory
+1211%

Strong 1211% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (33%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Shiraz And Leili Wildlife Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Castaway Animals Rescue Effort $1,500 Verona, MO, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Friends Of Tri-cities Animal Shelter $2,000 Richland, WA, US General & Unrestricted 2024
International Medical Corps $2,000 Los Angeles, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Kenya Wildlife Service $611,340 Nairobi, Foreign, KE General & Unrestricted (In-kind Grants - See General Explanation) 2024
Lighthouse Mission Ministries $650 Bellingham, WA, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Medecins Sans Frontieres Usa Inc $2,000 Hagerstown, MD, US Support For Sudan 2024
Medecins Sans Frontieres Usa Inc $2,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Medecins Sans Frontieres Usa Inc $5,000 Hagerstown, MD, US Helping Those Displaced In Sudan 2024
The Elephant Sanctuary In Tennessee $1,000 Hohenwald, TN, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Wounded Warrior Project Long Term Support Tr $1,000 Jacksonville, FL, US General & Unrestricted 2024
Alternatives To Hunger $1,305 Bellingham, WA, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Whatcom Co $5,000 Bellingham, WA, US County-wide Healthy Meal Program 2023
Castaway Animals Rescue Effort $1,200 Verona, MO, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Kenya Wildlife Service $414,465 Nairobi, Foreign, KE General & Unrestricted (See General Explanation) 2023
Lighthouse Mission Ministries $100 Bellingham, WA, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Medecins Sans Frontieres Usa Inc $5,500 Hagerstown, MD, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Salvation Army $500 Bellingham, WA, US General & Unrestricted 2023
The Elephant Sanctuary In Tennessee $3,000 Hohenwald, TN, US General & Unrestricted 2023
The Salvation Army $300 Rch Palos Vrd, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2023
The Salvation Army $300 Rawlins, WY, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Wwp Inc - Wounded Warrior Project Inc $1,000 Topeka, KS, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Action Against Hunger Usa $6,000 New York, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Alight $7,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Alternatives To Hunger $8,645 Bellingham, WA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Animal Defense League $1,000 San Antonio, TX, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Castaway Animals Rescue Effort $1,200 Verona, MO, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Catholic Medical Mission Board Inc $6,000 New York, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Direct Relief $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Elephant Sanctuary In Hohenwald $2,000 Hohenwald, TN, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Kenya Wildlife Service $65,144 Nairobi, Foreign, KE General & Unrestricted (See General Explanation) 2022
Kenya Wildlife Service $100 Nairobi, Foreign, KE General & Unrestricted (See General Explanation) 2022
Lighthouse Mission Ministries $900 Bellingham, WA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Medecins Sans Frontieres Usa Inc - Doctors Without $24,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Partners In Health A Nonprofit Corporation $1,000 Frederick, MD, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Paws Chicago $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation $3,000 Staten Island, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2022
The Salvation Army $1,900 Nampa, ID, US General & Unrestricted 2022
The Salvation Army $500 Rch Palos Vrd, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
World Central Kitchen Incorporated $5,000 Washington, DC, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Action Against Hunger Usa $6,000 New York, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Alight $7,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Alternatives To Hunger $8,645 Bellingham, WA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Animal Defense League $1,000 San Antonio, TX, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Castaway Animals Rescue Effort $1,200 Verona, MO, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Catholic Medical Mission Board Inc $6,000 New York, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Direct Relief $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Elephant Sanctuary In Hohenwald $2,000 Hohenwald, TN, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Kenya Wildlife Service $65,144 Nairobi, Foreign, KE General & Unrestricted (See General Explanation) 2022
Kenya Wildlife Service $100 Nairobi, Foreign, KE General & Unrestricted (See General Explanation) 2022
Lighthouse Mission Ministries $900 Bellingham, WA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Medecins Sans Frontieres Usa Inc - Doctors Without $24,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Partners In Health A Nonprofit Corporation $1,000 Frederick, MD, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Paws Chicago $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation $3,000 Staten Island, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2022
The Salvation Army $1,900 Nampa, ID, US General & Unrestricted 2022
The Salvation Army $500 Rch Palos Vrd, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
World Central Kitchen Incorporated $5,000 Washington, DC, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Action Against Hunger Usa $6,000 New York, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Alight $7,000 Minneapolis, MN, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Alternatives To Hunger $8,645 Bellingham, WA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Animal Defense League $1,000 San Antonio, TX, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Castaway Animals Rescue Effort $1,200 Verona, MO, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Catholic Medical Mission Board Inc $6,000 New York, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Direct Relief $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Elephant Sanctuary In Hohenwald $2,000 Hohenwald, TN, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Kenya Wildlife Service $65,144 Nairobi, Foreign, KE General & Unrestricted (See General Explanation) 2022
Kenya Wildlife Service $100 Nairobi, Foreign, KE General & Unrestricted (See General Explanation) 2022
Lighthouse Mission Ministries $900 Bellingham, WA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Medecins Sans Frontieres Usa Inc - Doctors Without $24,000 Hagerstown, MD, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Partners In Health A Nonprofit Corporation $1,000 Frederick, MD, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Paws Chicago $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation $3,000 Staten Island, NY, US General & Unrestricted 2022
The Salvation Army $1,900 Nampa, ID, US General & Unrestricted 2022
The Salvation Army $500 Rch Palos Vrd, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2022
World Central Kitchen Incorporated $5,000 Washington, DC, US General & Unrestricted 2022
Bellingham Food Bank $13,796 Bellingham, WA, US Hunger Relief 2021
Boys And Girls Clubs Of Whatcom County $13,000 Bellingham, WA, US Provide Meals Through Healthy Meal Program 2021
Care Animal Rescue $1,200 Aurora, MO, US Food And Medical Care For Homeless Animals 2021
Catholic Medical Mission Board $5,000 New York, NY, US Provide Medicine, Medical Supplies, Nutrition, Soap And Clean Water To Impoverished Communities 2021
Direct Relief International $5,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Provide Relief In The Philippines 2021
Doctors Without Borders $15,000 New York, NY, US Respond To Emergencies In More Than 70 Countries 2021
Lighthouse Mission $1,700 Bellingham, WA, US Food And Shelter For The Homeless Population 2021
Old Dog Haven $3,000 Oak Harbor, WA, US Food And Medical Care For Homeless Senior Dogs 2021
Paws Chicago $2,000 Chicago, IL, US Medical Care For Homeless Animals 2021
The Elephant Sanctuary $5,000 Hohenwald, TN, US Refuge And Care For Elephants 2021
The Noah Center $500 Stanwood, WA, US Construction Of New Spay And Neuter Clinic 2021
The Salvation Army $2,000 Bellingham, WA, US Food And Shelter For The Homeless Population 2021
Action Against Hunger $6,000 New York, NY, US Hunger Relief 2021
Animal Defense League $2,000 San Antonio, TX, US Support To Homeless Animals 2021
Forgotten Childrens Fund $3,500 Freeland, WA, US Provide Christmas Gifts To Underprivileged Children And Their Families 2021
Missionaries For Charity $3,000 Pacifica, CA, US Clinics In India 2021
Sacred Heart Southern Missions $700 Walls, MS, US Provide Food And Support To Hungry Families 2021
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust $10,000 Laguna Hills, CA, US Wildlife Conservation In Kenya 2021
Whatcom Community Foundation $1,000 Bellingham, WA, US Resilience Fund 2021
Bellingham Food Bank $23,622 Bellingham, WA, US Food For The Homeless Population 2020
Big Cat Rescue $500 Tampa, FL, US Care For Big Cats 2020
Care Animal Rescue $500 Aurora, MO, US Food And Medical Care For Homeless Animals 2020
Boys & Girls Club $5,000 Bellingham, WA, US Provide Meals Through Healthy Meal Program 2020
Catholic Relief Services $13,000 Baltimore, MD, US Provide Covid-19 Pandemic Relief Services To Afghanistan 2020
Direct Relief International $15,000 Santa Barbara, CA, US Provide Relief In The Philippines 2020
Doctors Without Borders $11,000 New York, NY, US Respond To Emergencies In More Than 70 Countries 2020
The Elephant Sanctuary $3,000 Hohenwald, TN, US Refuge And Care For Elephants 2020
World Central Kitchen $2,000 Washington, DC, US Provide Meals To Those Affected By Covid-19 Pandemic 2020
International Rescue Committee $2,000 Albert Lea, MN, US Crisis Response And Food Insecurity In East Africa 2020
Lighthouse Mission $1,855 Bellingham, WA, US Food And Shelter For The Homeless Population 2020
New Song Church $10,000 Bellingham, WA, US Support A Variety Of Ministries Both Locally And Globally 2020
Aspca $500 New York, NY, US Help Homeless And Abused Animals 2020
Old Dog Haven $2,000 Oak Harbor, WA, US Food And Medical Care For Homeless Senior Dogs 2020
Paws Chicago $3,000 Chicago, IL, US Medical Care For Homeless Animals 2020
The Noah Center $1,000 Stanwood, WA, US Construction Of New Spay And Neuter Clinic 2020
Sankara Eye Foundation Usa $1,000 Milpitas, CA, US Hospital Project In Mumbai 2020
Whatcom Humane Society $2,000 Bellingham, WA, US Wildlife Center Building Fund 2020
The Salvation Army $2,150 Bellingham, WA, US Food And Shelter For The Homeless Population 2020
Whatcom Hospice $250 Bellingham, WA, US Care Of Hospice Patients 2020
Catholic Medical Mission Board $1,000 New York, NY, US Provide Medicine, Medical Supplies, Nutrition, Soap And Clean Water To Impoverished Communities 2020
American Refugee Committee $2,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Food, Shelter And Medical Care In Countries In Need 2018
Backpack Buddies Hope Lutheran Church $1,500 Lynden, WA, US Food For Elementary Students On Weekends 2018
Bellingham Food Bank $1,000 Bellingham, WA, US Food For The Homeless Population 2018
Care Animal Rescue $500 Aurora, MO, US Food And Medical Care For Homeless Animals 2018
Catholic Medical Mission $5,000 New York, NY, US Medical Support Missions In Countries In Need 2018
Catholic Relief Services $10,000 Baltimore, MD, US Mosquito Bed Nets To Fight Malaria In Nigeria 2018
Doctors Without Borders $10,000 New York, NY, US Support The Taiz Hospital In Yemen 2018
Elephant Family $2,000 New York, NY, US Refuge And Care For Endangered Asian Elephants 2018
Elephant Sanctuary $3,000 Hohenwald, TN, US Refuge And Care For Elephants 2018
International Rescue Committee $2,000 New York, NY, US Crisis Response And Medical Aid In Syria 2018
Lighthouse Mission $1,100 Bellingham, WA, US Food And Shelter For The Homeless Population 2018
New Generation Ministries $5,000 Lynden, WA, US Education And Medical Support In Haiti 2018
Old Dog Haven $1,000 Arlington, WA, US Food And Medical Care For Homeless Senior Dogs 2018
Paws Chicago $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Medical Care For Homeless Animals 2018
Sankara Eye Foundation Usa $1,000 Milpitas, CA, US Hospital Project In Mumbai 2018
School Kits For Cool Kids $1,000 Sparta, MO, US School Supplies For Children In Need 2018
The Noah Center $1,200 Standwood, WA, US Food And Medical Care For Homeless Animals 2018
The Salvation Army $1,100 Bellingham, WA, US Food And Shelter For The Homeless Population 2018
World Central Kitchen $5,000 New York, NY, US Food Education And Tools For Countries In Need 2018
Animal Defense League $1,000 San Antonio, TX, US General Purpose 2017
Bellingham Food Bank $4,700 Bellingham, WA, US Food For Local Families In Need 2017
Big Oak Wolf Sanctuary $3,000 Greencove Springs, FL, US General Purpose 2017
Care Animal Rescue $500 Aurora, MO, US General Purpose 2017
Calvary Creekside $1,000 Everson, WA, US General Purpose 2017
Catholic Relief Services $5,000 Baltimore, MD, US General Purpose 2017
Children Inc $5,000 North Chesterfield, VA, US General Purpose 2017
Costco Foundation $1,751 Issaquah, WA, US General Purpose 2017
Doctors Without Borders $6,000 New York, NY, US Emergency Care For Countries In Crisis 2017
Foothills Food Bank $2,500 Black Canyon City, AZ, US General Purpose 2017
International Rescue Committee $20,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2017
Light House Mission Ministries $925 Bellingham, WA, US Hot Meals And Warm Shelter For The Homeless 2017
Mount Baker School District $1,500 Deming, WA, US General Purpose 2017
New Generations Ministries $41,000 Lynden, WA, US General Purpose 2017
New Song Church $1,000 Bellingham, WA, US General Purpose 2017
Noah $500 Stanwood, WA, US General Purpose 2017
Nooksack School District $6,000 Everson, WA, US General Purpose 2017
Old Dog Haven $1,000 Arlington, WA, US Food And Medical Bills For Senior Pets 2017
Paws $1,000 Chicago, IL, US General Purpose 2017
Salvation Army $1,850 Bellingham, WA, US Feed Hungry Families And Provide Shelter And Counseling To Those In Need 2017
Sankara Eye Foundation Usa $10,000 Milpitas, CA, US General Purpose 2017
The Elephant Sanctuary In Tennessee $4,000 Hohenwald, TN, US Providing Safe Haven For Elephants In Need And Advocating For Elephants In Captivity 2017
Umcor $10,000 Atlanta, GA, US General Purpose 2017
Unicef $10,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2017
Old Dog Haven $2,000 Arlington, WA, US Food And Medical Bills For Senior Pets 2016
Wildlife Conservation Society $3,000 Bronx, NY, US Anti-poaching And Anti-trafficking Efforts In Africa 2016
Us Fund For Unicef $7,000 New York, NY, US Emergency Relief After Earthquake In Ecuador 2016
Care Animal Rescue $500 Aurora, MO, US Hogs And Dogs Event 2016
Bellingham Food Bankalternatives To Hunger $1,200 Bellingham, WA, US Food For Local Families In Need 2016
Light House Mission Ministries $1,005 Bellingham, WA, US Hot Meals And Warm Shelter For The Homeless 2016
Paws Chicago $2,000 Chicago, IL, US Spay/neuter Program In Low-income Neighborhoods 2016
Sankara Eye Foundation Usa $3,000 Milpitas, CA, US Hospital Project In Hyderabad, Telangana And Madhya, Pradesh 2016
The Elephant Sanctuary In Tennessee $5,000 Hohenwald, TN, US Providing Safe Haven For Elephants In Need And Advocating For Elephants In Captivity 2016
American Refugee Committee $5,000 Minneapolis, MN, US Keeping The Hospital In Kajo Keji In South Sudan Open 2016
Big Cat Rescue $4,000 Tampa, FL, US Rescue And House Exotic Felines And Wild Cats 2016
Salvation Army $1,250 Bellingham, WA, US Feed Hungry Families And Provide Shelter And Counseling To Those In Need 2016
International Rescue Committee $2,000 New York, NY, US Refugee Crisis Help In Nigeria, Africa, And Ethiopia 2016
American Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals $5,000 New York, NY, US Intervene On Behalf Of Animals In Need In Communities, Shelters, And Puppy Mills 2016
Alternative Humane Society $1,000 Bellingham, WA, US Spay/neuter Pets And Rescue Homeless And Abused Dogs 2016
Doctors Without Borders $5,000 New York, NY, US Emergency Care For Countries In Crisis 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Shiraz And Leili Wildlife Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 26-2307895
Website N/A
Address PO BOX 2069 Bellingham, WA 98227-2069

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Shiraz And Leili Wildlife Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Dir Neila Balolia
Dir, Pres Shiraz H Balolia
Dir, Sec, Treas, Vp Jamila S Melius

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.