Taj Foundation
Taj Foundation is a private foundation based in Springfield, Ohio. Its 2025 filing lists charitable contributions to organizations including health, education, religious, and arts-related recipients.
Taj Foundation at a glance
In short: Taj Foundation gave $208K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), top state Illinois. 44% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $208,183
- -15.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +38.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,566
- -39.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,637
- Total assets
- $3,685,215
- -1.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (8 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (38% 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 Taj Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing says to contact Tajuddin Ahmed at TAJ Foundation and submit materials in letter format. It lists no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Tajuddin Ahmed Co Taj Foundation
Mailing address: 1174 East Home Road, Springfield, OH 45503
Phone: (937) 398-0054
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Taj Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was International Institute of Islamic Medicine ($50K). Together the top 10 received $186K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 98 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (38%), Florida (31%), Ohio (19%), Indiana (6%), and Kentucky (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Taj Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 18 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $14K repeat.
- 39% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 85% 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 $208K (2025) to $319K (2021). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $208K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Institute of Islamic Medicine Brandon, FL | Charitable Contribution | $50,000 |
| Masjid Uthman Lombard, IL | Charitable Contribution | $38,600 |
| Northwest Suburban College of Basic and Allied Health Sciences Rolling Meadows, IL | Charitable Contribution | $20,000 |
| Five Pillars Free Clinic Orlando, FL | Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
| Ridgewood Schools West Lafayette, OH | Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
| Ohio State University Columbus, OH | Charitable Contribution | $13,295 |
| Islamic Society of North America Plainfield, IN | Charitable Contribution | $12,000 |
| University of Louisville Louisville, KY | Charitable Contribution | $8,909 |
| Islamic Foundation Villa Park, IL | Charitable Contribution | $8,274 |
| Al-Karim Foundation Bloomingdale, IL | Charitable Contribution | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,685,215 | $188,044 | $234,410 | $208,183 | 18 | $208,183 | $163,167 | $244,412 |
| 2024 | $3,736,100 | $539,940 | $284,968 | $247,446 | 13 | $247,446 | $503,768 | $223,303 |
| 2023 | $3,481,678 | $385,572 | $247,258 | $228,925 | 24 | $228,925 | $368,589 | $208,807 |
| 2022 | $3,338,280 | $201,241 | $259,222 | $232,654 | 20 | $232,654 | $95,971 | $218,096 |
| 2021 | $3,483,356 | $443,040 | $345,233 | $318,733 | 23 | $318,733 | $311,591 | $220,571 |
| 2020 | $3,488,161 | $-17,608 | $301,349 | $275,388 | 23 | — | $77,854 | $209,907 |
| 2019 | $3,800,036 | $350,003 | $275,532 | $257,731 | 14 | — | $183,560 | $194,164 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Taj Foundation reported a distributable amount of $244K 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
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Springfield Arts Council Inc., which received $5,000, describes its mission as building a better community by sharing the performing arts with people in Springfield, Clark County, and the surrounding region.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $208,183. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $6,637. Notable grants included $50,000 to International Institute of Islamic Medicine, $38,600 to Masjid Uthman, $20,000 to Northwest Suburban College of Basic and Allied Health Sciences, $15,000 to Five Pillars Free Clinic, and $15,000 to Ridgewood Schools.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tajuddin Ahmed as president, Ashfaq Ahmed as vice president, and Afshan Syed as treasurer/secretary.
Taj Foundation is led by Tajuddin Ahmed, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tajuddin Ahmed
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Afshan Syed
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashfaq Ahmed
Vice President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/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 Taj Foundation
How much does Taj Foundation give each year?
Taj Foundation gave $208K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $247K across 13 grants.
What is Taj Foundation's typical grant size?
Taj Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,637, and its average grant was $11,566, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Taj Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Taj Foundation give grants?
Taj Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (31%) and Ohio (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lombard, IL (2 grants).
Who are Taj Foundation's largest grantees?
Taj Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include International Institute of Islamic Medicine ($50,000), Masjid Uthman ($38,600) and Northwest Suburban College of Basic and Allied Health Sciences ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Taj Foundation?
Taj Foundation reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $208K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $244K (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 Taj Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Taj Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Taj Foundation's EIN?
Taj Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1191104. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Taj Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 August 13, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Taj Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/taj-foundation-morg_3044046d4eb04cfdb8c1d20a426dd7ee
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