Tariq and Asma Farid Foundation
The Tariq and Asma Farid Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2024, it made 13 grants totaling $392,605 to organizations including a college, humanitarian-response organization, and family-services organization.
Tariq and Asma Farid Foundation at a glance
In short: Tariq and Asma Farid Foundation gave $393K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $392,605
- -16.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -18.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,200
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $865,650
- -29.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Tariq and Asma Farid Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing names Asma Farid as the contact and lists no application form or other materials, deadline, or award restrictions. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Asma Farid
Mailing address: 1495 Mt Paran Road, Atlanta, GA 30327
Phone: (678) 992-2300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tariq and Asma Farid Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Zaytuna College ($200K). Together the top 10 received $383K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 59 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in California (51%), Georgia (13%), Texas (13%), Illinois (6%), and the District of Columbia (5%). The grants also included recipients in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts, as well as two recipients whose locations were not specified.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Tariq and Asma Farid Foundation gives
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $351K (2022) to $468K (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $393K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zaytuna College Berkeley, CA | General | $200,000 |
| Yaqueen Institute for Islamic Research Irving, TX | General | $50,000 |
| Cair Georgia Duluth, GA | General | $25,000 |
| International Aid Downers Grove, IL | General | $25,000 |
| Wellstar Foundation Marietta, GA | General | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc Washington, DC | General | $20,000 |
| Connecticut Immigrant and Refugee Coalition Inc Hartford, CT | General | $10,000 |
| Every Child Counts Wallingford, PA | General | $10,000 |
| Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs Woburn, MA | General | $10,000 |
| Salma Khatoon Foundation | General | $7,998 |
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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 | $865,650 | $30,760 | $395,745 | $392,605 | 13 | $395,745 | $28,650 | $20,471 |
| 2023 | $1,231,645 | $50,430 | $469,636 | $467,978 | 16 | $468,236 | $50,430 | $28,389 |
| 2022 | $1,673,444 | $896,649 | $404,693 | $350,500 | 10 | $350,500 | $297,198 | $12,677 |
| 2021 | $1,461,480 | $47,727 | $360,394 | $351,250 | 17 | $351,250 | $6,581 | $32,028 |
| 2020 | $1,785,777 | $-366,252 | $410,766 | $406,000 | 3 | — | $132,181 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tariq and Asma Farid Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K 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 included support for organizations with varied missions. Zaytuna College says it aims to educate and prepare leaders grounded in the Islamic scholarly tradition and engaged with ideas shaping modern society. World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Noor Family Services says it works to strengthen and foster healthy families and promote cultural change to address domestic violence.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $392,605 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $200,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards included $200,000 to Zaytuna College, $50,000 to Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research, and $25,000 each to CAIR Georgia, International Aid, and Wellstar Foundation. Other recipients included World Central Kitchen ($20,000) and Noor Family Services ($1,500). The listed grant purposes were general.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tariq Farid as director and Asma Farid as secretary.
Tariq and Asma Farid Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tariq Farid
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Asma Farid
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Tariq and Asma Farid Foundation
How much does Tariq and Asma Farid Foundation give each year?
Tariq and Asma Farid Foundation gave $393K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $468K across 16 grants.
What is Tariq and Asma Farid Foundation's typical grant size?
Tariq and Asma Farid Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $30,200, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Tariq and Asma Farid Foundation give grants?
Tariq and Asma Farid Foundation gives mostly in California: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (13%) and Texas (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hartford, CT (2 grants).
Does Tariq and Asma Farid Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Tariq and Asma Farid Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Tariq and Asma Farid Foundation's largest grantees?
Tariq and Asma Farid Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Zaytuna College ($200,000), Yaqueen Institute for Islamic Research ($50,000) and Cair Georgia ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Tariq and Asma Farid Foundation?
Tariq and Asma Farid Foundation reported $866K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $396K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Tariq and Asma Farid Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Zaytuna College says it aims to educate and prepare leaders grounded in the Islamic scholarly tradition and engaged with ideas shaping modern society. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tariq and Asma Farid Foundation?
The 2024 filing names Asma Farid as the contact and lists no application form or other materials, deadline, or award restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tariq and Asma Farid Foundation's EIN?
Tariq and Asma Farid Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3868042. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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