AFK Foundation Inc
AFK Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Jericho, New York. It describes itself as a family-run nonprofit focused on financial assistance for disadvantaged, underprivileged but motivated young adults from Kashmir, helping them continue their education and build careers.
AFK Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: AFK Foundation Inc gave $62K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $62,120
- +102.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +175.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,647
- -26.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $665,565
- +18.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (26% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to AFK Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing says no specific form is required and requests a brief outline of the project; it lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Afk Foundation
Mailing address: 95 Karol Place, Jericho, NY 11753
Phone: (516) 932-7170
Website: https://www.afkfoundation.net
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who AFK Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New Equitable and Innovative ($15K). Together the top 4 received $24K.
Organizations only. It also paid 7 individual scholarships ($38,120), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The website describes support for young adults from Kashmir, including students studying in Kashmir or abroad, and describes a proposed loan program for students in North America. In 2025, grant dollars were distributed to recipients in New York (26%), Virginia (24%), Massachusetts (24%), California (13%), and Arizona (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How AFK Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 120% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $62K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 7 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $38,120 |
| New Equitable and Innovative Brooklyn, NY | Non Profit to Builld Learning Sites | $15,000 |
| Kashmir Times San Francisco, CA | Non Profit to Build Learning Sites | $5,000 |
| Noas Foundation San Jose, CA | Charitable Contribution | $3,000 |
| Tariq Memorial Foundation Brooklyn, NY | Memorial Donation | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $665,565 | $168,284 | $62,956 | $62,120 | 11 | $62,120 | $86,666 |
| 2024 | $560,237 | $322,228 | $65,018 | $30,650 | 4 | $62,720 | — |
| 2023 | $303,027 | $274,424 | $42,115 | $33,410 | 4 | $35,410 | — |
| 2022 | $70,718 | $80,642 | $32,094 | $28,194 | 4 | $32,094 | — |
| 2021 | $22,170 | $28,100 | $24,701 | $21,000 | 5 | $24,701 | — |
| 2020 | $18,771 | $16,001 | $11,550 | $6,300 | 2 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to help young adults from Kashmir achieve educational goals and build careers through skill development and continuing education. Its website describes financial assistance for students pursuing degrees in Kashmir or abroad, and collaboration with U.S.-based NGOs on youth development, health awareness, education, and training.
The website also describes a planned endowment to provide interest-free loans to academically able but financially challenged college students in North America. It says students would repay loans when financially able so funds could be reused.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $62,120. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $5,000. Listed purposes included education scholarships, support for learning sites, a charitable contribution, and a memorial donation. The filing also reports direct charitable activity that included tuition support and payments to a fellowship for scholars.
Among the 2025 grants, New Equitable and Innovative in Brooklyn, New York, received $15,000 for “non profit to build learning sites”; Kashmir Times in San Francisco, California, received $5,000 for “non profit to build learning sites”; Noas Foundation in San Jose, California, received $3,000 as a charitable contribution; and Tariq Memorial Foundation in Brooklyn, New York, received $1,000 as a memorial donation. Individual recipients received grants for education scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dr. Faroque A. Khan as president and Dr. Arfa Khan as secretary. The website lists Faroque Khan as president and Arfa Khan as co-president. It also lists Arif Khan as vice president, Shireen Khan as treasurer, and Hasan Khan and Leena Khan as co-secretaries.
AFK Foundation Inc is led by Faroque A. Khan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Faroque A. Khan
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Arfa Khan
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about AFK Foundation Inc
How much does AFK Foundation Inc give each year?
AFK Foundation Inc gave $62K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $31K across 4 grants.
What is AFK Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
AFK Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,647, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does AFK Foundation Inc give grants?
AFK Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (24%) and Massachusetts (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does AFK Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on AFK Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education Scholarship" (7 grants).
Who are AFK Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
AFK Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include New Equitable and Innovative ($15,000), Kashmir Times ($5,000) and Noas Foundation ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 7 individual scholarships ($38,120), which are not listed by name. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is AFK Foundation Inc?
AFK Foundation Inc reported $666K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $168K.
What does AFK Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to help young adults from Kashmir achieve educational goals and build careers through skill development and continuing education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from AFK Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is AFK Foundation Inc's EIN?
AFK Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3416763. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does AFK Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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