Taj Foundation
The Taj Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to charitable contributions, with a strong focus on supporting Islamic organizations and institutions. Its mission centers around enhancing community welfare through grants that promote health, education, and cultural heritage. The foundation primarily serves organizations involved in religious, health, and educational initiatives, reflecting a commitment to both faith-based and community development efforts. While it is based in Ohio, its funding extends across various states, indicating a broad geographic reach in its philanthropic activities.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-midsize community or faith-based nonprofits (notably Islamic community institutions), medical/health or education organizations seeking modest grants ($500–$50,000) and able to apply via a mailed letter that explains project purpose and budget.
Good Fit
- • Mission ties to faith-based community services, Islamic organizations, medical/health education, or local community arts.
- • Request sizes consistent with observed grants (low-thousands up to ~$50K).
- • Willingness to submit a concise letter-format request and basic financials.
- • Geographic flexibility (in-state or out-of-state applicants have been funded).
- • Clear, specific project descriptions with measurable outcomes.
- • Existing local credibility or prior small-foundation support.
Geography
Observed giving in the latest year reached 11 states plus one international recipient; the foundation is based in Ohio but about 89% of dollars went out of state, showing a broadly national (and occasional international) footprint despite a concentrated share in one state.
Recipient Variety
The latest year funded 24 distinct recipients with 15 new grantees and 9 returning grantees from the prior year, and recipients span faith-based, health, education, and community organizations; two years of data show a meaningfully diverse recipient set for the foundation's size.
New Applicants
Direct behavior shows a high rate of new entrants (15 new recipients in 2023, ~63%), and the filer provides a public letter-submission contact and rolling intake, so an unfamiliar applicant appears plausibly able to gain entry based on observed turnover.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
