Amin & Rubina Chikhalia Foundation
Amin & Rubina Chikhalia Foundation is a private foundation based in Temple Terrace, Florida. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2024 filing states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
Amin & Rubina Chikhalia Foundation at a glance
In short: Amin & Rubina Chikhalia Foundation gave $88K across 66 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $87,677
- +103.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 66
- +29.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,328
- +57.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $104
- Total assets
- $1,328,822
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Amin & Rubina Chikhalia Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5470 E Busch Blvd Suite 180, Temple Terr, FL 33617
Phone: (727) 251-2878
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Amin & Rubina Chikhalia Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Intekhab Chikhalia ($35K). Together the top 10 received $79K.
Grant Size Distribution
209 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 209 grants of 209 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Massachusetts received 40% of grant dollars and Michigan received 38%. Illinois accounted for 8%, Florida 7%, and Texas 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 66 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Amin & Rubina Chikhalia Foundation gives
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 65% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 192% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2023) to $88K (2024). In 2024 it made 66 grants totaling $88K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Intekhab Chikhalia Cambridge, MA | GIFT | $35,000 |
| Afmi Farmington, MI | GIFT | $32,600 |
| Homeless Cash Charity Chicago, IL | GIFT | $3,600 |
| Istaba Islamic Soceity Tampa Bay AR Tampa, FL | GIFT | $2,000 |
| CDRS Ashburn, VA | GIFT | $1,546 |
| Refugee Shelter - Afghan Refugees Chicago, IL | GIFT | $1,400 |
| Seed Garland, TX | GIFT | $1,000 |
| Muslim Chambers of Commerce Tampa, FL | GIFT | $1,000 |
| Al-Furqaan Foundation Bolingbrook, IL | GIFT | $624 |
| Isonet Thonotosassa, FL | GIFT | $611 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,328,822 | $136,837 | $122,189 | $87,677 | 66 | $122,189 | $136,715 | $63,545 |
| 2023 | $1,314,295 | $126,386 | $68,186 | $43,151 | 51 | $68,186 | $126,386 | $62,972 |
| 2022 | $1,253,606 | $126,659 | $117,234 | $65,313 | 46 | $117,234 | $126,559 | $59,981 |
| 2021 | $1,245,068 | $215,890 | $83,846 | $53,107 | 40 | $83,846 | $215,890 | — |
| 2020 | $1,317,274 | $87,577 | $61,162 | $50,016 | 6 | — | $70,738 | $63,154 |
| 2019 | $1,292,968 | $74,079 | $61,481 | $54,500 | 18 | — | $74,079 | $62,938 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Amin & Rubina Chikhalia Foundation reported a distributable amount of $64K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. For example, AL-FURQAAN FOUNDATION says it works to inform and educate people about Islam, while Pure Hands Inc. describes its mission as addressing hunger and malnutrition. Radiant Hands Inc. says it supports women in parts of Florida and helps refugees adapt to life in the United States.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 66 grants totaling $87,677. Grants ranged from $50 to $35,000, with a median of $104. Its largest reported grants included $35,000 to Intekhab Chikhalia in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and $32,600 to AFMI in Farmington, Michigan; both were listed with the purpose “GIFT.” Other recipients included Homeless Cash Charity ($3,600), Istaba Islamic Society Tampa Bay Ar ($2,000), and CDRS ($1,546).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Amin A Chikhalia and Rubina A Chikhalia as trustees.
Amin & Rubina Chikhalia Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rubina A Chikhalia
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$20K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Amin A Chikhalia
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $20K, to Rubina A Chikhalia (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Amin & Rubina Chikhalia Foundation
How much does Amin & Rubina Chikhalia Foundation give each year?
Amin & Rubina Chikhalia Foundation gave $88K across 66 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $43K across 51 grants.
What is Amin & Rubina Chikhalia Foundation's typical grant size?
Amin & Rubina Chikhalia Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $104, and its average grant was $1,328, across 66 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Amin & Rubina Chikhalia Foundation give grants?
Amin & Rubina Chikhalia Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Michigan (38%) and Illinois (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (9 grants), Chicago, IL (5 grants), Garland, TX (2 grants) and Thonotosassa, FL (2 grants).
Does Amin & Rubina Chikhalia Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 66 grants with a stated purpose on Amin & Rubina Chikhalia Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Gift" (65 grants).
Who are Amin & Rubina Chikhalia Foundation's largest grantees?
Amin & Rubina Chikhalia Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Intekhab Chikhalia ($35,000), Afmi ($32,600) and Homeless Cash Charity ($3,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Amin & Rubina Chikhalia Foundation?
Amin & Rubina Chikhalia Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $122K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $64K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Amin & Rubina Chikhalia Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Amin & Rubina Chikhalia Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Amin & Rubina Chikhalia Foundation's EIN?
Amin & Rubina Chikhalia Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-6310899. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Amin & Rubina Chikhalia Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 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 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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