M Zamin & Reshma Farukhi

Foundation · Grantmaker Orange, CA EIN: 83-2967703

M Zamin & Reshma Farukhi is a private foundation based in Orange, California. It supports charitable organizations through grants, with 2024 giving including education, community, civil-rights, and humanitarian organizations.

Key facts about M Zamin & Reshma Farukhi

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.

EIN
83-2967703
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$260,686
Grants made (2024)
51
Average grant
$5,111
Median grant
$2,000
New grantees (estimate)
22% first-time grantees (11 of 51, 2024)
Total assets
$1,493,140
Primary geography
California (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
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. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.5M

+11222.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$261K

+95.8% YoY

Grant Count

51

+10.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

+76.6% YoY

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.

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.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose missions, as described by those grantees, include Islamic education and leadership development, civil-rights protection and justice, social services, poverty relief, and humanitarian and development programs. For example, Bayan says it offers non-sectarian education grounded in the Islamic tradition, while CAIR-CA says it works to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation made 51 grants totaling $260,686. Grants ranged from $100 to $80,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest grants included Bayan ($80,000), Islamic Society of Orange County ($38,500), Momin Lodge ($29,000), Council on American-Islamic Relations ($13,000), MMCC ($12,000), and AMPI ($10,000). The listed grants were for general support.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 9% to Illinois, 5% to Washington, DC, 2% to Texas, and 1% to Virginia.

Grant Distribution by State

11states

Share of all 51 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

OrangeLos AngelesTorranceWashingtonChicagoOak BrookDiamond BarLomitaSanta AnaAnaheimBerkeleyCosta MesaCulver CityFullertonGarden GroveHarwood HeightsMountain ViewPlainfieldSan BernardinoSanta Clara

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K32 grants202035 grants202132 grants202246 grants202351 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Bayan: $80KBayan$80KIslamic Society of Orange County: $39KIslamic Society of OrangeCounty$39KMomin Lodge: $29KMomin Lodge$29KCouncil on American-Islamic Relations: $13KCouncil on American-IslamicRelations$13KMMCC: $12KMMCC$12KAmpi: $10KAmpi$10KFriends of Humanity: $6KFriends of Humanity$6KOrange Crescent School: $5KOrange Crescent School$5KIslamic Center of Southbay: $5KIslamic Center of Southbay$5KConsultative Committee of Indian Mu: $5KConsultative Committee ofIndian Mu$5K

Grant Size Distribution

196 grants across all recorded years

195<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bayan Orange, CAGeneral Support$80,000
Islamic Society of Orange County th Street, CAGeneral Support$38,500
Momin Lodge Torrance, CAGeneral Support$29,000
Council on American-Islamic Relations Washington, DCGeneral Support$13,000
MMCC Garden Grove, CAGeneral Support$12,000
AMPI Oak Brook, ILGeneral Support$10,000
Friends of Humanity Harwood Heights, ILGeneral Support$5,586
Orange Crescent School Garden Grove, CAGeneral Support$5,000
Islamic Center of Southbay Lomita, CAGeneral Support$5,000
Consultative Committee of Indian Mu Chicago, ILGeneral Support$5,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $1,493,140 $1,740,638 $260,686 $260,686
2023 $13,188 $150,724 $155,678 $133,120
2022 $18,142 $111,000 $130,026 $108,000
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$1,493,140$13,188$18,142
Revenue$1,740,638$150,724$111,000
Expenses$260,686$155,678$130,026
Qualifying Distributions$260,686$133,120$108,000
Net Investment Income$152,180——
Distributable Amount$71,546$772$1,362

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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.

Contact

Mailing address: 2680 N Santiago Blvd Ste 200, Orange, CA 92867

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?

The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose missions, as described by those grantees, include Islamic education and leadership development, civil-rights protection and justice, social services, poverty relief, and humanitarian and development programs. For example, Bayan says it offers non-sectarian education grounded in the Islamic tradition, while CAIR-CA says it works to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights…

How do I apply for a grant from M Zamin & Reshma Farukhi?

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 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 September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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