The Shahid Javed & Jahanara Burki Family
The Shahid Javed & Jahanara Burki Family is a private foundation, based in Potomac, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $248K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $51K. Net investment income was $6K.
The Shahid Javed & Jahanara Burki Family at a glance
In short: The Shahid Javed & Jahanara Burki Family gave $51K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,800
- -25.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,160
- -25.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $248,245
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (12% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Shahid Javed & Jahanara Burki Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shahid Javed Burki Institute of Public Policy at Netsol (Bipp) ($35K). Together the top 5 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 23 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Shahid Javed & Jahanara Burki Family gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 345% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2020) to $69K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shahid Javed Burki Institute of Public Policy at Netsol (Bipp) | General Program Support | $35,300 |
| Imran Khan Cancer Appeal Inc Farmington, CT | General Program Support | $6,000 |
| The Citizens Foundation USA Houston, TX | General Program Support | $6,000 |
| Edu-Girls Bethesda, MD | General Program Support | $2,000 |
| Sports Plus Gaithersburg, MD | General Program Support | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $248,245 | $52,878 | $65,172 | $50,800 | 5 | $50,800 | $6,103 | $14,731 |
| 2023 | $260,653 | $63,744 | $71,420 | $68,500 | 5 | $68,500 | $6,098 | $13,646 |
| 2022 | $268,542 | $79,936 | $48,277 | $45,500 | 5 | $45,500 | $6,560 | $13,356 |
| 2021 | $236,883 | $44,599 | $54,938 | $51,500 | 6 | $51,500 | $4,888 | $12,754 |
| 2020 | $247,519 | $52,634 | $20,858 | $19,000 | 2 | — | $4,608 | $10,639 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Shahid Javed & Jahanara Burki Family reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Shahid Javed & Jahanara Burki Family is led by Jahanara Burki, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jahanara Burki
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emaad Burki
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shahid Javed Burki
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Saira A. Burki
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sairah Burki
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 The Shahid Javed & Jahanara Burki Family
How much does The Shahid Javed & Jahanara Burki Family give each year?
The Shahid Javed & Jahanara Burki Family gave $51K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $69K across 5 grants.
What is The Shahid Javed & Jahanara Burki Family's typical grant size?
The Shahid Javed & Jahanara Burki Family's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $10,160, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Shahid Javed & Jahanara Burki Family give grants?
The Shahid Javed & Jahanara Burki Family's top state is Connecticut, with 12% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (12%) and Maryland (7%).
Does The Shahid Javed & Jahanara Burki Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Shahid Javed & Jahanara Burki Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Shahid Javed & Jahanara Burki Family's largest grantees?
The Shahid Javed & Jahanara Burki Family's largest 2024 grantees include Shahid Javed Burki Institute of Public Policy at Netsol (Bipp) ($35,300), Imran Khan Cancer Appeal Inc ($6,000) and The Citizens Foundation USA ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Shahid Javed & Jahanara Burki Family?
The Shahid Javed & Jahanara Burki Family reported $248K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $51K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Shahid Javed & Jahanara Burki Family's EIN?
The Shahid Javed & Jahanara Burki Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2377368. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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