Shakil Ahmed and Faria Abedin Family
The Shakil Ahmed and Faria Abedin Family is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $94,000 to charitable organizations.
Shakil Ahmed and Faria Abedin Family at a glance
In short: Shakil Ahmed and Faria Abedin Family gave $94K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state District of Columbia. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $94,000
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,833
- -11.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,461,368
- -4.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (24% 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 Shakil Ahmed and Faria Abedin Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 215 Royal Palm Way, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone: (609) 716-9625
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Shakil Ahmed and Faria Abedin Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Muslim Advocates ($20K). Together the top 10 received $93K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Boca Raton, Florida. In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC (24%), Tennessee (21%), Maryland (16%), Florida (12%), and Michigan (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Shakil Ahmed and Faria Abedin Family open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) 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 $2K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $84K (2022) to $115K (2021). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $94K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim Advocates Washington, DC | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $20,000 |
| North American Bangladeshi Islamic Community Memphis, TN | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $20,000 |
| Pillars of Peace New York, NY | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $10,000 |
| Pine Crest School Fort Lauderdale, FL | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $10,000 |
| Unity Productions Foundation Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $10,000 |
| Dwight Hall at Yale New Haven, CT | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $5,000 |
| Myllife Canton, MI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $5,000 |
| The Family & Youth Institute Canton, MI | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $5,000 |
| Tim Media Bethesda, MD | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $5,000 |
| Women for Women International Washington, DC | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,461,368 | $37,734 | $98,283 | $94,000 | 12 | $95,250 | $63,848 | $96,388 |
| 2024 | $1,521,917 | $84,234 | $101,629 | $97,500 | 11 | $98,250 | $82,965 | $91,775 |
| 2023 | $1,539,312 | $105,100 | $88,808 | $85,000 | 11 | $85,500 | $103,892 | $84,747 |
| 2022 | $1,527,429 | $87,548 | $88,137 | $83,500 | 10 | $83,500 | $86,784 | $87,530 |
| 2021 | $1,528,018 | $187,038 | $117,808 | $114,500 | 9 | $114,500 | $186,402 | $101,679 |
| 2020 | $1,458,788 | $114,667 | $102,267 | $100,500 | 9 | — | $114,029 | $93,671 |
| 2019 | $1,446,388 | $105,649 | $102,352 | $99,000 | 13 | — | $105,001 | $89,885 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shakil Ahmed and Faria Abedin Family reported a distributable amount of $96K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include Muslim civic participation and legal advocacy, Islamic awareness and services for people of Bangladeshi heritage, support for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence, and fostering understanding and pluralism. Women for Women International describes its work as supporting marginalized women in conflict- and war-affected countries. Sweet Dream Makers describes its mission as providing beds, bedding, and essential furniture to children and families in need.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $94,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $20,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest grants were $20,000 each to Muslim Advocates in Washington, DC, and the North American Bangladeshi Islamic Community in Memphis, Tennessee.
Other notable grants included $10,000 each to Pillars of Peace, Pine Crest School, and Unity Productions Foundation; and $5,000 each to Dwight Hall at Yale, MYLLIFE, The Family & Youth Institute, and TIM Media.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Shakil Ahmed as president, treasurer, and trustee; Faria Abedin as vice president, secretary, and trustee; and Sajid Syed as trustee.
Shakil Ahmed and Faria Abedin Family is led by Shakil Ahmed, President, Treasurer & Trustee on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shakil Ahmed
President, Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Faria Abedin
Vice President, Secretary & Trustee
V President, Secretary & Trustee → Vice President, Secretary & Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sajid Syed
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Shakil Ahmed and Faria Abedin Family
How much does Shakil Ahmed and Faria Abedin Family give each year?
Shakil Ahmed and Faria Abedin Family gave $94K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $98K across 11 grants.
What is Shakil Ahmed and Faria Abedin Family's typical grant size?
Shakil Ahmed and Faria Abedin Family's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,833, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Shakil Ahmed and Faria Abedin Family that year got $2K on average.
Where does Shakil Ahmed and Faria Abedin Family give grants?
Shakil Ahmed and Faria Abedin Family's top state is District of Columbia, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (21%) and Maryland (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants), Canton, MI (2 grants) and Boca Raton, FL (2 grants).
Does Shakil Ahmed and Faria Abedin Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Shakil Ahmed and Faria Abedin Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Shakil Ahmed and Faria Abedin Family's largest grantees?
Shakil Ahmed and Faria Abedin Family's largest 2025 grantees include Muslim Advocates ($20,000), North American Bangladeshi Islamic Community ($20,000) and Pillars of Peace ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Shakil Ahmed and Faria Abedin Family?
Shakil Ahmed and Faria Abedin Family reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $95K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $96K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Shakil Ahmed and Faria Abedin Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Shakil Ahmed and Faria Abedin Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Shakil Ahmed and Faria Abedin Family's EIN?
Shakil Ahmed and Faria Abedin Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0100378. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Shakil Ahmed and Faria Abedin Family 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 24, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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