Foundation to Support Education Worldwide
Foundation to Support Education Worldwide is a private foundation based in Plymouth, Minnesota. Its filings describe support for education-related activities, including early childhood education, student tuition, school facilities, vocational education, and literacy classes, as well as some health-related costs and services.
Foundation to Support Education Worldwide at a glance
In short: Foundation to Support Education Worldwide gave $106K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $11K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $106,420
- +29.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,642
- +54.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,250
- Total assets
- $754
- -75.5% 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 Foundation to Support Education Worldwide
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated in its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 18240 8Th Ave N, Plymouth, MN 55447
Phone: (612) 819-8479
Website: https://ftsew.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Foundation to Support Education Worldwide funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ravshandilon Public Organization ($46K). Together the top 8 received $95K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($11,595), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 46 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed grants and activities include work in Tajikistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Kyrgyzstan, and Islamabad. The foundation’s 2024 filing also described support for land for a school expansion in Kosht, Chitral.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Foundation to Support Education Worldwide gives
- Giving fell 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $83K (2024) to $191K (2021). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $106K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ravshandilon Public Organization | Funding to operate an Early Childhood Center in Rushan Tajikistan. Building became operational in October 2024. Tuition Funding of for students attending University in Tajikistan and in nearby countries.$14300; Rehabilitation of dilapidated school buildings and funding for special activities for gifted students | $45,975 |
| Niswa | Funding for the rehabilitation of a Vocational Educational building to be put back in service. | $21,000 |
| Patherghata Health Development Society | Payment to assist the organization to buy a new ultrasound device to serve patients more effectively | $15,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $11,595 |
| Family Health Hospital Gilgit | The funds were provided to an audiologist to pay for fitting hearing challenged students and teachers with hearing aids in the Northern Pakistan town of Immit. | $5,100 |
| Students in various educ institutio | School Tuition for three students; Tahira Wali Kyrgystan 1,000; Kamila in India $500 Nusrat Jabeen $1,400. Transportation fee for Sahar Ali to travel from Pakistan to Tajikistan to join UCA $500 | $3,400 |
| Aga Khan Hospital and MC Foundation | Payment of Healthcare costs for children needing health assistancee | $3,000 |
| Old Placidians Association | To operate a Literacy class for children in Chittagong Bangladesh | $1,000 |
| Asif Husain | Fees paid for 8th semester at Ripah University in Islamabad | $350 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $754 | $104,417 | $106,735 | $106,420 | 10 | $106,420 | — |
| 2024 | $3,072 | $85,612 | $86,435 | $82,501 | 12 | $82,501 | — |
| 2023 | $10,895 | $98,993 | $118,175 | $117,605 | 8 | $118,175 | $312 |
| 2022 | $26,577 | $153,770 | $136,538 | $135,998 | 8 | $135,998 | — |
| 2021 | $9,345 | $96,346 | $191,235 | $190,740 | 8 | $190,740 | — |
| 2020 | $109,234 | $184,090 | $89,587 | $88,400 | 5 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided in the available information. The foundation’s stated activities in its 2024 filing included funding an early childhood development center and college tuition support in Tajikistan, and purchasing land for the expansion of an Aga Khan School in Kosht, Chitral.
Its 2025 grants also included support for vocational education, school rehabilitation, literacy classes, student fees, and hearing aids for students and teachers. Other grants listed in that filing supported medical expenses, healthcare costs, and an ultrasound device.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $106,420. Grant amounts ranged from $350 to $45,975, with a median of $4,250.
The largest reported grants included $45,975 to Ravshandilon Public Organization for an early childhood center in Rushan, Tajikistan, tuition support, school building rehabilitation, and activities for gifted students; $21,000 to NISWA for rehabilitation of a vocational education building; and $15,000 to Patherghata Health Development Society to help buy an ultrasound device. Other grants included $10,000 for medical expenses in Tajikistan, $5,100 for hearing aids for students and teachers in northern Pakistan, and $3,400 for student tuition and transportation costs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Anwar H Bhimani as Executive Director and Treasurer, and Peggy J Bhimani as Director.
Foundation to Support Education Worldwide is led by Anwar H Bhimani, Executive Director Treasurer since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anwar H Bhimani
Executive Director Treasurer
Executive Director & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Executive Director Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peggy J Bhimani
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
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 Foundation to Support Education Worldwide
How much does Foundation to Support Education Worldwide give each year?
Foundation to Support Education Worldwide gave $106K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $83K across 12 grants.
What is Foundation to Support Education Worldwide's typical grant size?
Foundation to Support Education Worldwide's median grant in 2025 was $4,250, and its average grant was $10,642, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does Foundation to Support Education Worldwide give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of Foundation to Support Education Worldwide's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Foundation to Support Education Worldwide's largest grantees?
Foundation to Support Education Worldwide's largest 2025 grantees include Ravshandilon Public Organization ($45,975), Niswa ($21,000) and Patherghata Health Development Society ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($11,595), which are not listed by name. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Foundation to Support Education Worldwide?
Foundation to Support Education Worldwide reported $754 in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $104K.
What does Foundation to Support Education Worldwide fund?
No mission statement is provided in the available information. The foundation’s stated activities in its 2024 filing included funding an early childhood development center and college tuition support in Tajikistan, and purchasing land for the expansion of an Aga Khan School in Kosht, Chitral. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Foundation to Support Education Worldwide?
The foundation stated in its 2024 filing 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 ↑
Where does Foundation to Support Education Worldwide make grants?
The listed grants and activities include work in Tajikistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, India, Kyrgyzstan, and Islamabad. The foundation’s 2024 filing also described support for land for a school expansion in Kosht, Chitral.
What is Foundation to Support Education Worldwide's EIN?
Foundation to Support Education Worldwide's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-5015086. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Foundation to Support Education Worldwide 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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