Ramzan and Parvin Dhanji Family Foundation Inc
Ramzan and Parvin Dhanji Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Southlake, Texas. It reported making 12 grants totaling $390,000 in 2025 to charitable organizations in several states.
Ramzan and Parvin Dhanji Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ramzan and Parvin Dhanji Family Foundation Inc gave $390K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Nebraska. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $390,000
- +142.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,500
- +142.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $8,359,675
- +15.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (6 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (54% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ramzan and Parvin Dhanji Family Foundation Inc
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 900 Lake Carillon Lane, Southlake, TX 76092-1331
Phone: (847) 452-1694
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ramzan and Parvin Dhanji Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was DAFGIVING360 ($210K). Together the top 10 received $380K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 61 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska (54%), Texas (24%), Illinois (9%), the District of Columbia (8%), and California (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ramzan and Parvin Dhanji Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 12 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $45K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $81K (2020) to $390K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $390K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DAFGIVING360 Omaha, NE | Assist Exempt Activities | $210,000 |
| Maas Inspiration Inc Carrollton, TX | Assist Exempt Activities | $40,000 |
| Aga Khan Foundation USA Washington, DC | To Assist Org. Carryingon Exempt Activities | $30,000 |
| Focus USA Sugar Land, TX | To Assist Org Carryingon Exempt Activities | $20,000 |
| Worldwide Education Fund of the Dallas Foundation Dallas, TX | Assist Exempt Activities | $20,000 |
| Aygee and Kalsee Foundation Chicago, IL | Assist Exempt Activities | $20,000 |
| Jubilee Monuments Corp Sugarland, TX | Assist Exempt Activities | $15,000 |
| The Citizen Foundation Chicago, IL | Assist Exempt Activities | $10,000 |
| Human Empowerment & Welfare Team Monte Sereno, CA | Assist Exempt Activities | $10,000 |
| Sonia Shah Foundation Deerfield, IL | Assist Exempt Activities | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,359,675 | $2,097,852 | $407,315 | $390,000 | 12 | $1,839,245 |
| 2024 | $7,250,532 | $273,204 | $182,385 | $161,000 | 12 | $77,390 |
| 2023 | $6,154,370 | $245,731 | $190,814 | $174,400 | 12 | $79,488 |
| 2022 | $4,448,665 | $188,199 | $337,639 | $321,500 | 15 | $76,757 |
| 2021 | $6,068,893 | $222,509 | $128,026 | $87,400 | 10 | $5,365 |
| 2020 | $5,731,805 | $167,640 | $93,744 | $81,200 | 8 | $1,361,704 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions include international social development and youth development. The Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A. describes its work as promoting social development, primarily in low-income countries in Asia and Africa, through programs in areas including health, education, rural development, civil society, economic development, and the environment. Jubilee Monuments Corp describes its mission as supporting the academic, intellectual, religious, and social development of youth.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $390,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $210,000, with a median grant of $17,500.
The largest grants included $210,000 to DAFGIVING360, $40,000 to MAAS INSPIRATION INC, $30,000 to AGA KHAN FOUNDATION USA, and $20,000 each to FOCUS USA, WORLDWIDE EDUCATION FUND OF THE DALLAS FOUNDATION, and AYGEE AND KALSEE FOUNDATION. Other recipients included JUBILEE MONUMENTS CORP ($15,000), THE CITIZEN FOUNDATION ($10,000), HUMAN EMPOWERMENT & WELFARE TEAM ($10,000), SONIA SHAH FOUNDATION ($5,000), Institute for Rural Education and Development ($5,000), and PALESTINE CHILDREN RELIEF FUND PCRF ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ramzan Dhanji as President, Parvin Dhanji as Vice-President, and Khurrum Dhanji as Secretary.
Ramzan and Parvin Dhanji Family Foundation Inc is led by Ramzan Dhanji, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ramzan Dhanji
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Khurrum Dhanji
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Parvin Dhanji
Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 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 Ramzan and Parvin Dhanji Family Foundation Inc
How much does Ramzan and Parvin Dhanji Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Ramzan and Parvin Dhanji Family Foundation Inc gave $390K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $161K across 12 grants.
What is Ramzan and Parvin Dhanji Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ramzan and Parvin Dhanji Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $17,500, and its average grant was $32,500, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ramzan and Parvin Dhanji Family Foundation Inc that year got $45K on average.
Where does Ramzan and Parvin Dhanji Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Ramzan and Parvin Dhanji Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Nebraska: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (24%) and Illinois (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sugar Land, TX (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Who are Ramzan and Parvin Dhanji Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Ramzan and Parvin Dhanji Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include DAFGIVING360 ($210,000), Maas Inspiration Inc ($40,000) and Aga Khan Foundation USA ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ramzan and Parvin Dhanji Family Foundation Inc?
Ramzan and Parvin Dhanji Family Foundation Inc reported $8.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What does Ramzan and Parvin Dhanji Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions include international social development and youth development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ramzan and Parvin Dhanji Family Foundation Inc?
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 Ramzan and Parvin Dhanji Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ramzan and Parvin Dhanji Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0207845. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Ramzan and Parvin Dhanji Family Foundation Inc 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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