Zauqi Charitable & Educational
Zauqi Charitable & Educational is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations serving people with disabilities and refugee families.
Zauqi Charitable & Educational at a glance
In short: Zauqi Charitable & Educational gave $239K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), top state Virginia. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $239,000
- +209.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,900
- +240.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $38,738
- -39.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (1% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Zauqi Charitable & Educational
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O 4227 37Th Street Nw, Washington, DC 20008
Phone: (301) 605-2613
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Zauqi Charitable & Educational funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mehnaz Fatima Foundation ($235K). Together the top 10 received $239K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 55 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing’s listed grants include recipients in Virginia, South Carolina, New York, Maryland, Washington, DC, Colorado, and Pennsylvania. The location of the recipient of the largest grant is not specified in the available filing details.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Zauqi Charitable & Educational open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $250; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $250 repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 146% from 2021 to 2024. 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 (2020–2024). 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 $24K (2022) to $239K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $239K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mehnaz Fatima Foundation | Sup. Child. W/Disab. & Const SCHL | $235,000 |
| Blacksburg Refugee Partnership Blacksburg, VA | Refugee Families | $2,000 |
| American Leprosy Mission Greenville, SC | Help Those Affected by Leprosy | $250 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA New York, NY | Emergency Medical Aid | $250 |
| Easter Seals Silver Spring, MD | Disabled Adults/Children | $250 |
| Helen Keller International New York, NY | Persons with Blindness | $250 |
| St Johns Community Services Washington, DC | Persons with Disabilities | $250 |
| Global Down Syndrome Foundation Denver, CO | Persons with Disabilities | $250 |
| L'arche Greater Washington DC Washington, DC | Persons with Disabilities | $250 |
| Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Serving Adults with Special Needs | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,738 | $215,911 | $241,523 | $239,000 | 10 | $241,523 | $4,455 |
| 2023 | $64,350 | $42,270 | $79,862 | $77,250 | 11 | $79,862 | $3,314 |
| 2022 | $101,942 | $67,525 | $27,968 | $24,250 | 11 | $27,968 | $4,052 |
| 2021 | $62,385 | $84,050 | $98,808 | $97,250 | 12 | $98,808 | $3,173 |
| 2020 | $77,143 | $84,675 | $158,276 | $152,880 | 11 | — | $3,715 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zauqi Charitable & Educational reported a distributable amount of $4K 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 include support for children with disabilities and a school, refugee families, people affected by leprosy, emergency medical aid, and organizations serving people with disabilities or special needs.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms: Blacksburg Refugee Partnership says it supports families who came to the United States to escape war-torn countries. St. John’s Community Services says it advances inclusive communities and the opportunity for each person to live their best life. Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh says it provides residential homes and respite services for people with intellectual disabilities and autism, and promotes awareness of their needs. Global Down Syndrome Foundation says it works to improve the lives of people with Down syndrome through research, medical care, education, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $239,000. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $235,000, with a median of $250.
The largest grant was $235,000 to Mehnaz Fatima Foundation for “SUP. CHILD. W/DISAB. & CONST SCHL.” Other reported grants included $2,000 to Blacksburg Refugee Partnership for refugee families, and $250 each to American Leprosy Mission, Doctors Without Borders USA, Easter Seals, Helen Keller International, St. John’s Community Services, Global Down Syndrome Foundation, L’Arche Greater Washington DC, and Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Arshad A Mohammed and Sakina Mohammed as managing directors; Afroze Mohammed and Stephen Rasmussen as trustees; and Zeba Rasmussen as treasurer.
Zauqi Charitable & Educational is led by Arshad A. Mohammed, Managing Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arshad A. Mohammed
Managing Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sakina Mohammed
Managing Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Afroze Mohammed
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Rasmussen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zeba Rasmussen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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 Zauqi Charitable & Educational
How much does Zauqi Charitable & Educational give each year?
Zauqi Charitable & Educational gave $239K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $77K across 11 grants.
What is Zauqi Charitable & Educational's typical grant size?
Zauqi Charitable & Educational's median grant in 2024 was $250, and its average grant was $23,900, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Zauqi Charitable & Educational that year got $250 on average.
Does Zauqi Charitable & Educational give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Zauqi Charitable & Educational's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Persons with Disabilities" (3 grants).
Who are Zauqi Charitable & Educational's largest grantees?
Zauqi Charitable & Educational's largest 2024 grantees include Mehnaz Fatima Foundation ($235,000), Blacksburg Refugee Partnership ($2,000) and American Leprosy Mission ($250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Zauqi Charitable & Educational?
Zauqi Charitable & Educational reported $39K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $242K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Zauqi Charitable & Educational fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for children with disabilities and a school, refugee families, people affected by leprosy, emergency medical aid, and organizations serving people with disabilities or special needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Zauqi Charitable & Educational?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Zauqi Charitable & Educational make grants?
The 2024 filing’s listed grants include recipients in Virginia, South Carolina, New York, Maryland, Washington, DC, Colorado, and Pennsylvania. The location of the recipient of the largest grant is not specified in the available filing details.
What is Zauqi Charitable & Educational's EIN?
Zauqi Charitable & Educational's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1833177. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Zauqi Charitable & Educational 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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