Ahmad Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ahmad Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Murphysboro, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.2 million in 7 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $2.9 million. 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$3.2 million
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$2.9 million
- Assets$137
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $512,100 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 | $342,000 | 6 | $11,313 |
| 2024 | $512,100 | 9 | $13,736 |
| 2025 | $3.2 million | 7 | $137 |
How to apply
Ahmad Family Charitable 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 Ahmad Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois. It also paid $212,924 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $2.9 million |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,470 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carbondale Muslim Center | Construction of building additionand remodeling | $2.9 million |
| Fatima Ghazi Community Healthcare | Humanitarian assistance | $111,524 |
| Alam and Aulakh | Educational assistance to the poor | $101,400 |
| Individual | Public Health | $15,000 |
| Individual | Assist DisabledPersons | $5,000 |
| Carbondale Warming Center | Humanitarian Services | $5,000 |
| Claremont McKenna College Endowment | EducationAssistance | $1,470 |
Officers and trustees
- Samina Ahmad
- Keith Howard
- Faisel Ahmad
- Zahid Saqib
- Muhammad Kamran
- Vera Gibbs
- Maqbool Ahmad
Questions people ask
Does Ahmad Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ahmad Family Charitable Foundation give?
$3.2 million in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Ahmad Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Samina Ahmad (Secretary and Director), Keith Howard (Treasurer and Director), Faisel Ahmad (Director) and Zahid Saqib (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Ahmad Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, health and education.