Taj and Zakir Syed Family Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Taj and Zakir Syed Family Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Sacramento, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $118,701 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $8,580 and the largest $28,305. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$118,701
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$8,580
- Largest grant$28,305
- Assets$266,333
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $110,560 the year before.
40% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $96,748 | 10 | $181,640 |
| 2024 | $110,560 | 11 | $241,810 |
| 2025 | $118,701 | 11 | $266,333 |
How to apply
Taj and Zakir Syed Family Charitable Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Taj and Zakir Syed Family Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in California. It also paid $85,650 in 6 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $33,051 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Joygram Social Welfare Society | Scholarships Sp Needs children physio classes winter blankets and food packages | $28,305 |
| Sawab | Rohingya Refugees Childrens Learning Center Food Packages Winter Blankets | $24,715 |
| Amied | Scholarships and Science Lab Tutoring Service | $12,355 |
| Bayan | Relilgious Studies Scholarship Awards | $10,000 |
| Californa State University | Tuition and Fee Payment on Behalf of Student | $9,516 |
| Asim Siddique Eductional Trust | Scholarship Awards to the most needy students | $8,580 |
| Academy 65 | Studnets Housing | $6,294 |
| The Quran Foundation | Scholarship Awards to the most needy students | $6,060 |
| Mohammedpur Milan Ekadesh | Eye Care Test Camps Winder Blankets Food Packages | $5,635 |
| Loaves & Fishes | Food Supplies to the homeless | $4,741 |
| Individual | Student Stipend | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Taj U Syed
- Ambarine A Faizy
- Caleb G Avraham
Questions people ask
Does Taj and Zakir Syed Family Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Taj and Zakir Syed Family Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$118,701 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $8,580.
Who runs Taj and Zakir Syed Family Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Taj U Syed (President-Treasurer), Ambarine A Faizy (Secretary) and Caleb G Avraham (Director).
What does Taj and Zakir Syed Family Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and food and hunger.