The Khimji Foundation
The Khimji Foundation is a private foundation based in Irving, Texas. In its 2025 filing, it reported grants to charitable organizations including the Aga Khan Foundation, National Philanthropic Trust, the Aga Khan Museum, and organizations in Texas, New York, and Washington, DC.
The Khimji Foundation at a glance
In short: The Khimji Foundation gave $3.1M across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $218K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,051,135
- +96.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +180.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $217,938
- -30.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,315
- Total assets
- $69,835,625
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (49% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Khimji Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 545 E John Carpenter Fwy 1400, Irving, TX 75062
Phone: (972) 444-9700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Khimji Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Aga Khan Foundation ($1.5M). Together the top 10 received $3.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 30 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple locations. The reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were DC 49%, PA 39%, TX 1%, and NY 0%; 10% was listed with the state shown as “?”. These figures describe the locations of reported recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Khimji Foundation gives
- 21% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 81% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 84% 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 (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 $23K (2023) to $4.7M (2021). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Aga Khan Foundation Washington, DC | General Program Support | $1,480,000 |
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | Donor-Advised Fund | $1,200,000 |
| The Aga Khan Museum | General Program Support | $308,212 |
| Jubilee Monuments Corp Sugarland, TX | General Program Support | $25,000 |
| Dallas Museum of Art Dallas, TX | General Program Support | $14,686 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | General Program Support | $10,000 |
| Prep for Prep New York, NY | General Program Support | $5,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | General Program Support | $3,629 |
| St Marks School of Texas Dallas, TX | General Program Support | $1,522 |
| North Texas Food Bank Plano, TX | General Program Support | $1,344 |
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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 | $69,835,625 | $5,874,300 | $3,466,082 | $3,051,135 | 14 | $3,051,135 | $5,884,236 | $3,627,338 |
| 2024 | $67,675,206 | $7,230,538 | $2,022,130 | $1,556,385 | 5 | $1,556,385 | $6,663,018 | $3,226,859 |
| 2023 | $63,480,967 | $6,314,408 | $664,650 | $23,106 | 3 | $23,106 | $5,615,427 | $2,931,547 |
| 2022 | $62,674,535 | $6,164,768 | $2,393,941 | $1,687,857 | 3 | $1,687,857 | $5,120,482 | $2,585,750 |
| 2021 | $60,285,698 | $5,503,691 | $5,207,109 | $4,654,781 | 5 | $4,654,781 | $3,973,310 | $3,387,712 |
| 2020 | $60,059,876 | $4,413,181 | $3,392,444 | $2,756,058 | 9 | — | $3,858,578 | $2,702,786 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Khimji Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.6M 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 included general program support for organizations such as the Aga Khan Foundation and the Dallas Museum of Art, as well as a donor-advised fund grant to National Philanthropic Trust.
The grantees describe a range of activities. National Philanthropic Trust says it provides philanthropic expertise and administers donor-advised funds. The Dallas Museum of Art describes its work as presenting art across cultures and time and engaging diverse communities. World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Other grantees describe work in youth development, education, hunger relief, and support for the Louvre Museum.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $3,051,135. Grant amounts ranged from $32 to $1,480,000, with a median of $4,314.
Among the largest reported grants were $1,480,000 to the Aga Khan Foundation for general program support, $1,200,000 to National Philanthropic Trust for a donor-advised fund, and $308,212 to the Aga Khan Museum for general program support. Other grants included $25,000 to Jubilee Monuments Corp, $14,686 to the Dallas Museum of Art, and $10,000 to World Central Kitchen.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mahmood Khimji, Rickey Whitworth, and Naznin Khimji as trustees.
The Khimji Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mahmood Khimji
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Naznin Khimji
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rickey Whitworth
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 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 The Khimji Foundation
How much does The Khimji Foundation give each year?
The Khimji Foundation gave $3.1M across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 5 grants.
What is The Khimji Foundation's typical grant size?
The Khimji Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,315, and its average grant was $217,938, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Khimji Foundation give grants?
The Khimji Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Khimji Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of The Khimji Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Khimji Foundation's largest grantees?
The Khimji Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Aga Khan Foundation ($1,480,000), National Philanthropic Trust ($1,200,000) and The Aga Khan Museum ($308,212), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Khimji Foundation?
The Khimji Foundation reported $69.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.6M (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 The Khimji Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general program support for organizations such as the Aga Khan Foundation and the Dallas Museum of Art, as well as a donor-advised fund grant to National Philanthropic Trust. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Khimji Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that 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 The Khimji Foundation's EIN?
The Khimji Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5555999. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Khimji Foundation 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 August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Khimji Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-khimji-foundation-morg_14010846856f4d4bbbea873b33bbfe72
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