The Khimji Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Khimji Foundation is a private foundation in Irving, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.1 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $4,314 and the largest $1.5 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$3.1 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$4,314
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$80.2 million
- New grantees79%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
79% 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 | $23,106 | 3 | $63.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.6 million | 5 | $70.6 million |
| 2025 | $3.1 million | 14 | $80.2 million |
How to apply
The Khimji 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 The Khimji Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to District of Columbia. It also paid $308,212 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1.5 million |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1.2 million |
| Texas | 6 | $43,184 |
| New York | 4 | $9,739 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Aga Khan Foundation | General program support | $1.5 million |
| National Philanthropic Trust | Donor-advised fund | $1.2 million |
| The Aga Khan Museum | General program support | $308,212 |
| Jubilee Monuments Corp | General program support | $25,000 |
| Dallas Museum of Art | General program support | $14,686 |
| World Central Kitchen | General program support | $10,000 |
| Prep for Prep | General program support | $5,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | General program support | $3,629 |
| St Marks School of Texas | General program support | $1,522 |
| North Texas Food Bank | General program support | $1,344 |
| American Friends of the Louvre Inc | General program support | $860 |
| Utsw Medical Center | General program support | $600 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | General program support | $250 |
| Austin Street Center | General program support | $32 |
Officers and trustees
- Mahmood Khimji
- Rickey Whitworth
- Naznin Khimji
Questions people ask
Does The Khimji Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Khimji Foundation give?
$3.1 million in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $4,314.
Who runs The Khimji Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mahmood Khimji (Trustee), Rickey Whitworth (Trustee) and Naznin Khimji (Trustee).
What does The Khimji Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and health.