M Zamin & Reshma Farukhi
M Zamin & Reshma Farukhi is a private foundation based in Orange, California. Its 2024 filing shows grants to charitable organizations, including education, community, and humanitarian organizations.
M Zamin & Reshma Farukhi at a glance
In short: M Zamin & Reshma Farukhi gave $261K across 51 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in California. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $260,686
- +95.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 51
- +10.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,111
- +76.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,493,140
- +11222.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (11 of 51, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (81% 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 M Zamin & Reshma Farukhi
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2680 N Santiago Blvd Ste 200, Orange, CA 92867
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who M Zamin & Reshma Farukhi funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bayan ($80K). Together the top 10 received $203K.
Grant Size Distribution
196 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 195 grants of 196 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to organizations in California, 9% to Illinois, 5% to Washington, DC, 2% to Texas, and 1% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
Cities
Is M Zamin & Reshma Farukhi open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 51 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 278% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 364% 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 $62K (2020) to $261K (2024). In 2024 it made 51 grants totaling $261K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bayan Orange, CA | General Support | $80,000 |
| Islamic Society of Orange County th Street, CA | General Support | $38,500 |
| Momin Lodge Torrance, CA | General Support | $29,000 |
| Council on American-Islamic Relations Washington, DC | General Support | $13,000 |
| MMCC Garden Grove, CA | General Support | $12,000 |
| Ampi Oak Brook, IL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Humanity Harwood Heights, IL | General Support | $5,586 |
| Orange Crescent School Garden Grove, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Islamic Center of Southbay Lomita, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Consultative Committee of Indian Mu Chicago, IL | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,493,140 | $1,740,638 | $260,686 | $260,686 | 51 | $260,686 | $152,180 | $71,546 |
| 2023 | $13,188 | $150,724 | $155,678 | $133,120 | 46 | $133,120 | — | $772 |
| 2022 | $18,142 | $111,000 | $130,026 | $108,000 | 32 | $108,000 | — | $1,362 |
| 2021 | $37,168 | $110,500 | $90,461 | $68,900 | 35 | $68,900 | — | $1,301 |
| 2020 | $17,129 | $80,500 | $76,038 | $61,950 | 32 | — | — | $931 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, M Zamin & Reshma Farukhi reported a distributable amount of $72K 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 include support for organizations whose own missions include education rooted in the Islamic tradition, social services, humanitarian aid, and poverty relief. For example, Bayan says it offers non-sectarian education and develops leaders grounded in the Islamic tradition; Hidaya Foundation describes programs in education, environmental work, social welfare, and health care; and Islamic Relief USA describes relief and development work regardless of gender, race, or religion.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 51 grants totaling $260,686. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $80,000, with a median of $2,000. Its largest grants included Bayan ($80,000), Islamic Society of Orange County ($38,500), Momin Lodge ($29,000), Council on American-Islamic Relations ($13,000), and MMCC ($12,000). Other 2024 recipients included AMPI ($10,000), Friends of Humanity ($5,586), Orange Crescent School ($5,000), Islamic Center of Southbay ($5,000), Consultative Committee of Indian Mu ($5,000), Muslim Community of Folsom ($5,000), and Hidaya Foundation ($3,500). The listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists M Zamin Farukhi as president and Reshma N Farukhi, Naila R Farukhi, Umar M Farukhi, and Sarah Farukhi Ahmed as trustees.
M Zamin & Reshma Farukhi is led by M. Zamin Farukhi, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
M. Zamin Farukhi
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Naila R. Farukhi
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reshma N. Farukhi
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Farukhi Ahmed
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Umar M. Farukhi
Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about M Zamin & Reshma Farukhi
How much does M Zamin & Reshma Farukhi give each year?
M Zamin & Reshma Farukhi gave $261K across 51 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $133K across 46 grants.
What is M Zamin & Reshma Farukhi's typical grant size?
M Zamin & Reshma Farukhi's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $5,111, across 51 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from M Zamin & Reshma Farukhi that year got $2K on average.
Where does M Zamin & Reshma Farukhi give grants?
M Zamin & Reshma Farukhi gives mostly in California: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (9%) and District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (5 grants), Orange, CA (4 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does M Zamin & Reshma Farukhi give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of M Zamin & Reshma Farukhi's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (51 of 51) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are M Zamin & Reshma Farukhi's largest grantees?
M Zamin & Reshma Farukhi's largest 2024 grantees include Bayan ($80,000), Islamic Society of Orange County ($38,500) and Momin Lodge ($29,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is M Zamin & Reshma Farukhi?
M Zamin & Reshma Farukhi reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $261K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $72K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does M Zamin & Reshma Farukhi fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose own missions include education rooted in the Islamic tradition, social services, humanitarian aid, and poverty relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from M Zamin & Reshma Farukhi?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is M Zamin & Reshma Farukhi's EIN?
M Zamin & Reshma Farukhi's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2967703. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does M Zamin & Reshma Farukhi 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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