Private foundation · EIN 85-4292286 · Hensley, Arkansas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Aziz and Razia Dharamsey Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $390K total, median $20K. 22% of grants stayed in Arkansas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$390K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in AR
22%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.1M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 8 of 9 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bukrah FoundationIrvine, CASupport for children and families in conflict area$110K
Madina InstituteDuluth, GAEducation$35K
Imran Khan Cancer AppealFarmington, CTCancer Research$20K
American Heart AssociationDallas, TXHealthcare$20K
Little Rock Compassion CenterLittle Rock, ARFood & Supplies for Homeless$2,000
Melissa AyersDardanelle, ARAssistance due to fires$1,000
Ronald McDonald HouseChicago, ILMedical$910
Covenant HouseNew York, NYFood & Supplies for homeless$238

By state: California 2 · Georgia 1 · Connecticut 1 · Texas 1 · Arkansas 2 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Aziz and Razia Dharamsey Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Hensley, Arkansas, administered in care of Shabbir Dharamsey, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Aziz and Razia Dharamsey Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Aziz and Razia Dharamsey Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $390K across 9 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Aziz and Razia Dharamsey Family Foundation Inc give?

California (2 grants), Georgia (1 grants), Connecticut (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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