Kamran Syed Relief Initiative
Kamran Syed Relief Initiative is a private foundation, based in Charlotte, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $616K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $77K.
Kamran Syed Relief Initiative at a glance
In short: Kamran Syed Relief Initiative gave $77K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $77,329
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -30.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,047
- -4.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,600
- Total assets
- $616,011
- -0.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (18% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Kamran Syed Relief Initiative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kamran Syed Foundation ($34K). Together the top 7 received $77K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2023) to $116K (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $77K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kamran Syed Foundation | Human Services | $34,380 |
| Ashraful Madaris Education Society | Educational | $25,085 |
| Food Donations Charlotte, NC | Food Assistance | $12,684 |
| Justice for All Chicago, IL | Human Services | $3,600 |
| Muslim Women of America Charlotte, NC | Human Services | $800 |
| Muslim Legal Fund Richardson, TX | Pro Bono Legal Fund | $480 |
| ACLU Raleigh, NC | Legal Assistance | $300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $616,011 | $69,279 | $97,439 | $77,329 | 7 | $77,329 |
| 2024 | $620,000 | $741,000 | $139,942 | $115,935 | 10 | $115,935 |
| 2023 | — | $37,200 | $39,116 | $32,127 | Total only | $32,127 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kamran Syed Relief Initiative is led by Athar Syed, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Athar Syed
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Nora Syed
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Syeda Mona
Vice President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Wajahat Syed
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Kamran Syed Relief Initiative
How much does Kamran Syed Relief Initiative give each year?
Kamran Syed Relief Initiative gave $77K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $116K across 10 grants.
What is Kamran Syed Relief Initiative's typical grant size?
Kamran Syed Relief Initiative's median grant in 2025 was $3,600, and its average grant was $11,047, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kamran Syed Relief Initiative give grants?
Kamran Syed Relief Initiative's top state is North Carolina, with 18% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (2 grants).
Does Kamran Syed Relief Initiative give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Kamran Syed Relief Initiative's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Human Services" (3 grants).
Who are Kamran Syed Relief Initiative's largest grantees?
Kamran Syed Relief Initiative's largest 2025 grantees include Kamran Syed Foundation ($34,380), Ashraful Madaris Education Society ($25,085) and Food Donations ($12,684), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kamran Syed Relief Initiative?
Kamran Syed Relief Initiative reported $616K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $69K.
What is Kamran Syed Relief Initiative's EIN?
Kamran Syed Relief Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2121601. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 10, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2023
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