Aygee and Kaysalee Family Foundation
Aygee and Kaysalee Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. On its 2025 filing, it describes charitable activities that include donating funds to other 501(c)(3) organizations to relieve poverty, hunger, and homelessness, and providing educational opportunities and materials to financially disadvantaged people.
Aygee and Kaysalee Family Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $792,781
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $60,835
- -54.9% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $38,996
- +292.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,839
- -91.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Aygee and Kaysalee Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Kaloom Saleem
Mailing address: 573 Coventry Lane, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Phone: (312) 399-3852
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Aygee and Kaysalee Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grantees listed here are based in Torrance, California, and Washington, DC. The available information does not state a geographic focus for the foundation.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Aygee and Kaysalee Family Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out 38% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $20K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Markhor Squash Orlando, FL | Improving international parterships through sports | $7,000 |
| World Wide Education Fund Dallas Dallas, TX | Education for underprivileged and marginalized | $4,000 |
| Akhuwat USA Torrance, CA | Various worldwide educational support | $3,150 |
| Ir USA 1240 Alexandria, VA | Islamic Relief | $1,240 |
| BearsCare Lake Forest, IL | Various support for disadvantaged children | $1,036 |
| Harris Theater Chicago Chicago, IL | Support of the Arts | $1,000 |
| Unhcr Washington, DC | Refugee support | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Hunger Relief | $522 |
| EDHI Foundation Corona, NY | Social Welfare | $521 |
| Empower Women Carrollton, GA | Education | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $792,781 | $60,835 | $1,839 | — | — | — | $38,996 | $33,845 |
| 2024 | $739,991 | $134,948 | $21,398 | $19,969 | 10 | $19,969 | $9,948 | — |
| 2023 | $620,235 | $300,000 | $5,380 | $2,500 | 2 | — | — | $23,279 |
| 2022 | $325,615 | $280,000 | $4,385 | $2,670 | 3 | $2,670 | — | $7,069 |
| 2021 | $50,000 | $50,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $2,463 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Aygee and Kaysalee Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K for 2025 — 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 2025 filing describes the activities above but does not state a separate mission. Among its 2024 grantees, Akhuwat USA says its mission is “to help poor to start small business providing small loans.” World Central Kitchen Inc. says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $19,969. In 2023, it reported two grants totaling $2,500. Its 2025 filing lists a grant count of zero. The available figures do not establish a typical grant size.
In 2024, the foundation gave $3,150 to Akhuwat USA and $522 to World Central Kitchen Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists Aamer Ghaffar, Kalsoom Saleem, and Zain Aamer as directors.
Aygee and Kaysalee Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Aamer Ghaffar
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kalsoom Saleem
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Zain Aamer
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Aygee and Kaysalee Family Foundation
How large is Aygee and Kaysalee Family Foundation?
Aygee and Kaysalee Family Foundation reported $793K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $61K.
What does Aygee and Kaysalee Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2025 filing describes the activities above but does not state a separate mission. Among its 2024 grantees, Akhuwat USA says its mission is “to help poor to start small business providing small loans.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Aygee and Kaysalee Family Foundation?
The 2025 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Aygee and Kaysalee Family Foundation make grants?
The 2024 grantees listed here are based in Torrance, California, and Washington, DC. The available information does not state a geographic focus for the foundation.
How much is Aygee and Kaysalee Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Aygee and Kaysalee Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Aygee and Kaysalee Family Foundation's EIN?
Aygee and Kaysalee Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0893293. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 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 2025 (received by the IRS July 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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