Aziz Jamaluddin Charitable Foundation
Aziz Jamaluddin Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in The Woodlands, Texas. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $291,170 through 10 grants to charitable organizations; the listed grant purposes were “PUBLIC SUPPORT.”
Aziz Jamaluddin Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Aziz Jamaluddin Charitable Foundation gave $291K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in California. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $291,170
- +6.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -47.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,117
- +102.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $6,026,226
- +21.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Aziz Jamaluddin Charitable Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 46 West Isle Place, The Woodlands, TX 77381
Phone: (409) 273-1774
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Aziz Jamaluddin Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Zaytuna College ($103K). Together the top 10 received $291K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 98 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in California (68%) and Texas (20%), followed by Illinois (8%), Indiana (3%), and Massachusetts (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Aziz Jamaluddin Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 61% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 130% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $181K (2021) to $291K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $291K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zaytuna College Berkeley, CA | Public Support | $103,370 |
| Indian Muslim Relief & Charities Mountain View, CA | Public Support | $96,000 |
| Islamic Society of Greater Houston Houston, TX | Public Support | $52,800 |
| Zaykat Foundation Worth, IL | Public Support | $20,000 |
| Islamic Society of North America Plainsfield, IN | Public Support | $10,000 |
| For Kids Sake Austin, TX | Public Support | $3,000 |
| Madina Masjid One Inc Houston, TX | Public Support | $2,000 |
| Islamic Oasis Chicago, IL | Public Support | $2,000 |
| Educate India Fund Woodridge, IL | Public Support | $1,000 |
| Harvard Business School Boston, MA | Public Support | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,026,226 | $1,096,181 | $327,440 | $291,170 | 10 | $291,170 | $340,610 | $224,174 |
| 2023 | $4,976,278 | $703,451 | $310,523 | $273,741 | 19 | $273,741 | $190,719 | $185,971 |
| 2022 | $4,390,192 | $495,472 | $240,423 | $206,225 | 21 | $206,225 | $49,384 | $166,452 |
| 2021 | $3,881,009 | $645,052 | $214,045 | $181,350 | 26 | $181,350 | $198,237 | $139,471 |
| 2020 | $3,146,176 | $488,855 | $246,816 | $227,850 | 22 | — | $180,955 | $118,176 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Aziz Jamaluddin Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $224K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including colleges, charitable organizations, and Islamic societies. Zaytuna College describes its own mission as educating and preparing morally committed professional, intellectual, and spiritual leaders grounded in the Islamic scholarly tradition and conversant with ideas shaping modern society; this is the grantee’s mission, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $291,170. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $103,370, with a median grant of $6,500. The largest awards were $103,370 to Zaytuna College in Berkeley, California; $96,000 to Indian Muslim Relief & Charities in Mountain View, California; and $52,800 to the Islamic Society of Greater Houston in Houston, Texas. Other grants included $20,000 to Zaykat Foundation and $10,000 to the Islamic Society of North America.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Aziz Jamaluddin and Aisha Dubose as officers and trustees. Trustees listed are Shan Jamaluddin, Tasha Jamaluddin, Sheila King, and Shema Jamaluddin Ruperto.
Aziz Jamaluddin Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Aisha Dubose
Officer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aziz Jamaluddin
Officer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shan Jamaluddin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheila King
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tasha Jamaluddin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shema Jamaluddin Ruperto
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Shema Jamaluddin (2020–2021) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Aziz Jamaluddin Charitable Foundation
How much does Aziz Jamaluddin Charitable Foundation give each year?
Aziz Jamaluddin Charitable Foundation gave $291K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $274K across 19 grants.
What is Aziz Jamaluddin Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Aziz Jamaluddin Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,500, and its average grant was $29,117, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Aziz Jamaluddin Charitable Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Aziz Jamaluddin Charitable Foundation give grants?
Aziz Jamaluddin Charitable Foundation gives mostly in California: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (20%) and Illinois (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (2 grants).
Does Aziz Jamaluddin Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Aziz Jamaluddin Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Support" (10 grants).
Who are Aziz Jamaluddin Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Aziz Jamaluddin Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Zaytuna College ($103,370), Indian Muslim Relief & Charities ($96,000) and Islamic Society of Greater Houston ($52,800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Aziz Jamaluddin Charitable Foundation?
Aziz Jamaluddin Charitable Foundation reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $291K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $224K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Aziz Jamaluddin Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including colleges, charitable organizations, and Islamic societies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Aziz Jamaluddin Charitable Foundation?
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 Jamaluddin Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Aziz Jamaluddin Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0076128. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Aziz Jamaluddin Charitable Foundation 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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