Ashai Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ashai Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $41,300 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $2,900 and the largest $10,000. 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$41,300
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$2,900
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$977,162
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0 | 0 | $737,570 |
| 2025 | $41,300 | 12 | $977,162 |
How to apply
Ashai Foundation 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.
What Ashai Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 8 | $25,300 |
| Illinois | 2 | $6,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meadowbrook School of Weston Incorporated | The Meadowbrook Fund - Financial Assistance FUND | $10,000 |
| Beaver Country Day School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fajr Scientific | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Karam Foundation NFP | Rebuilding Schools for Syrian Students, specifically to support solar panel installation at these schools | $5,000 |
| Vote Solar | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Islamic Center of Boston Inc | ICB Annex Project | $3,300 |
| Islamic Center of Boston Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Philanthropy Connection Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Middle East Cultural and Charitable Society | Charitable Event | $1,000 |
| Centre Street Food Pantry Inc | General & Unrestricted | $750 |
| Newton Food Pantry Inc | General & Unrestricted | $750 |
| Muslim Womens Giving Circle | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Zaid Ahmad Ashai
- Sarah Rahman
Questions people ask
Does Ashai Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ashai Foundation give?
$41,300 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $2,900.
Who runs Ashai Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Zaid Ahmad Ashai (Pres, Dir) and Sarah Rahman (Dir, Sec, Treas).
What does Ashai Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and food and hunger.