Aziz & Razia Dharamsey Family Found

Private foundation · Grantmaker Hensley, AR EIN: 85-4292286

Aziz & Razia Dharamsey Family Found is a private foundation based in Hensley, Arkansas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations supporting medical care, education, food and basic necessities, and other needs.

Key facts about Aziz & Razia Dharamsey Family Found

In short: Aziz & Razia Dharamsey Family Found gave $326K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
85-4292286
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$325,925
Grants made (2024)
14
Average grant
$23,280
Median grant
$3,000
Total assets
$3,831,666
Primary geography
California (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
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 for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$3.8M

+265.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$326K

+66.3% YoY

Grant Count

14

+133.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$23K

-28.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Aziz & Razia Dharamsey Family Found reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Aziz & Razia Dharamsey Family Found gives

  • 21% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 203% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out well above 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.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for healthcare and medical assistance, cancer research, education, and food and supplies for people experiencing homelessness.

Some grantees describe their own work this way: American Heart Association Inc says its mission is “to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.” Neighbor to Neighbor Inc says it serves people in need in its community by providing food and basic necessities in times of crisis.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation gave $325,925 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $311 to $197,500, with a median grant of $3,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in California (76%), Georgia (8%), Connecticut (6%), Illinois (4%), and Texas (3%). The listed grants also included recipients in Arkansas and New York.

Grant Distribution by State

10states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.

Cities

DuluthRolling MeadowsLittle RockNapervilleChicagoDallasFarmingtonHagerstownIrvineMemphisNew YorkPine BluffPrinceton

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K$400K1 grant2020 3 grants2021 5 grants2022 6 grants2023 14 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $326K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $326K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Bukrah Foundation: $50KBukrah Foundation$50KMadina Institute: $25KMadina Institute$25KImran Khan Cancer Appeal: $20KImran Khan Cancer Appeal$20KAmerican Heart Association: $11KAmerican Heart Association$11KHuman Development Foundation: $10KHuman Development Foundation$10KLittle Rock Compassion Center: $4KLittle Rock Compassion Center$4KIslamic Center of Pine Bluff: $2KIslamic Center of Pine Bluff$2KCommon Ground Ministrys: $2KCommon Ground Ministrys$2KRonald McDonald House: $2KRonald McDonald House$2KCovenant House: $1KCovenant House$1K

The largest 2024 recipient was Bukrah Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $126K.

Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($197,500), which are not listed by name.

Grant Size Distribution

29 grants across all recorded years

24<$50K1$50–100K4$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 29 (83%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
1 grant to individuals Recipients not named —$197,500
Bukrah Foundation Irvine, CASupport for children and families in conflict area$50,000
Madina Institute Duluth, GAEducation$25,000
Imran Khan Cancer Appeal Farmington, CTCancer Research$20,000
American Heart Association Dallas, TXHealthcare$10,500
Human Development Foundation Rolling Meadows, ILHealthcare$10,000
Little Rock Compassion Center Little Rock, ARFood & Supplies for Homeless$4,000
Islamic Center of Pine Bluff Naperville, ILMedical Clinic$2,000
Common Ground Ministrys White Hall, ARSupplies & Moving Expenses$2,000
Ronald McDonald House Chicago, ILMedical$1,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants Grant count
2024 $3,831,666 $2,963,788 $344,525 $325,925 14
2023 $1,049,673 $843,718 $201,862 $196,000 6
2022 $362,553 $409,038 $253,469 $246,588 5
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$1M$2M$3M$4M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$3,831,666$1,049,673$362,553
Revenue$2,963,788$843,718$409,038
Expenses$344,525$201,862$253,469
Qualifying Distributions$325,925$200,639$251,938
Net Investment Income$113,788$12,491$3,039
Distributable Amount$2,072$3,012$12,112

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Shabbir Dharamsey as president, Ayla Dharamsey as secretary, and Qasim Dharamsey as treasurer.

Aziz & Razia Dharamsey Family Found is led by Shabbir Dharamsey, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Shabbir Dharamsey

    President

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ayla Dharamsey

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Qasim Dharamsey

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: 3012 E Woodson Lateral Road, Hensley, AR 72065

Frequently asked questions about Aziz & Razia Dharamsey Family Found

How much does Aziz & Razia Dharamsey Family Found give each year?

Aziz & Razia Dharamsey Family Found gave $326K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $196K across 6 grants.

What is Aziz & Razia Dharamsey Family Found's typical grant size?

Aziz & Razia Dharamsey Family Found's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $23,280, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Aziz & Razia Dharamsey Family Found give grants?

Aziz & Razia Dharamsey Family Found gives mostly in California: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (8%) and Connecticut (6%).

Does Aziz & Razia Dharamsey Family Found give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Aziz & Razia Dharamsey Family Found's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Healthcare" (3 grants).

Who are Aziz & Razia Dharamsey Family Found's largest grantees?

Aziz & Razia Dharamsey Family Found's largest 2024 grantees include Bukrah Foundation ($50,000), Madina Institute ($25,000) and Imran Khan Cancer Appeal ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($197,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Aziz & Razia Dharamsey Family Found?

Aziz & Razia Dharamsey Family Found reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $326K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Aziz & Razia Dharamsey Family Found fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for healthcare and medical assistance, cancer research, education, and food and supplies for people experiencing homelessness. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Aziz & Razia Dharamsey Family Found?

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Aziz & Razia Dharamsey Family Found's EIN?

Aziz & Razia Dharamsey Family Found's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4292286. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Aziz & Razia Dharamsey Family Found 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.

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