Irfan Kathwari Foundation Inc

LARCHMONT, NY EIN: 13-3681135

The Irfan Kathwari Foundation Inc is a family foundation established in 1992 and based in Larchmont, New York. The foundation operates as a private 501(c)(3) organization with tax-exempt status since September 1994.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$22.9M

Annual Giving

$1.1M

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$40K

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Irfan Kathwari Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports organizations involved in the following areas:

Education
Minority enrollment
Humanitarian assistance
Conflict resolution
Scholarships for children of employees of Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc.
Special projects focused on Kashmir

Grantmaking

Primary grantmaking focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services.

Grant Range

$20,000

Average Grant

$18,800

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

New York
Connecticut
District of Columbia

Grant Distribution by State

Connecticut $1.0M (39%)

New York $668K (26%)

Virginia $346K (13%)

District of Columbia $299K (12%)

Texas $132K (5%)

Massachusetts $51K (2%)

Maryland $40K (2%)

Illinois $28K (1%)

+1 more states

States

California Connecticut District of Columbia Illinois Massachusetts Maryland New York Texas Virginia

Cities

AthensBostonBridgeportBronxChevy ChaseChicagoDanburyDix HillsElmsfordFarmingtonGlenviewHerndonHoustonMalibuMamaroneckMelroseNew RochelleNew YorkPelhamPoughkeepsie

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $22,859,284 (based on 2024 IRS filing)
Total Giving: $1,148,750 (2024)
Revenue: $3.1 million

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2022	2021
Total Assets	$22,859,284	$17,176,136	$14,689,781
Revenue	$3,648,095	$3,088,841	$1,423,341
Expenses	$1,182,584	$572,486	$537,392
Qualifying Distributions	$1,153,910	$542,321	—
Net Investment Income	$1,425,712	$978,026	$822,930
Distributable Amount	$1,233,240	$779,866	$584,598

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

93 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Wcsu Foundation ($500,000), Chinar International ($244,500), 92 Scholarship Recipients ($104,750).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
REFUGEES INTERNATIONAL WASHINGTON, DC	CONTRIB FOR SUPPORT OF REFUGEES	$15,000
EVANS SCHOLAR FOUNDATION GLENVIEW, IL	CONTRIBUTION	$25,000
C S I S WASHINGTON, DC	CONTRIBUTION	$20,000
WCSU FOUNDATION DANBURY, CT	CONTRIBUTION	$500,000
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE NEW YORK, NY	CONTRIBUTION	$25,000
SCENIC HUDSON INC POUGHKEEPSIE, NY	CONTRIBUTION	$20,000
IMRAN KHAN CANCER APPEAL FARMINGTON, CT	CONTRIBUTION	$5,000
EAI ASSOCIATE RECIPIENTS DANBURY, CT	STORM ASSISTANCE	$15,000
HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES NEW ROCHELLE, NY	CONTRIBUTION	$20,000
WWO (WORLD WIDE ORPHANS) NEW YORK, NY	CONTRIBUTION	$4,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

M Farooq Kathwari – President
Farida Kathwari – Treasurer
Farah Kathwari – Vice President

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
M FAROOQ KATHWARI	PRESIDENT	2	—
FARIDA KATHWARI	TREASURER	1	—
FARAH KATHWARI	VICE PRES	1	—
OMAR KATHWARI	SECRETARY	1	—

Contact Information

Address: 1875 Palmer Avenue Larchmont, NY 10538-3053

Telephone: 203-743-8437

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Irfan Kathwari Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation supports organizations involved in the following areas: • Education • Minority enrollment • Humanitarian assistance • Conflict resolution • Scholarships for children of employees of Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc. • Special projects focused on Kashmir

How do I apply for a grant from Irfan Kathwari Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $1,148,750 (based on most recent 2024 IRS filing) • Typical award range: $500–$500,000 • Median grant size: $20,000 • Average grant size: $18,800 • Number of grants: 23 **Grant Focus Areas:** Primary grantmaking focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services.

Where does Irfan Kathwari Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • New York • Connecticut • District of Columbia

What size grants does Irfan Kathwari Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Irfan Kathwari Foundation Inc awarded 29 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $40K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Irfan Kathwari Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Irfan Kathwari Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.2M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.