Aga Khan Foundation USA
95% goes to programs $2 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Aga Khan Foundation USA is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1981, with $85,810,371 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 95% of spending to programs.
1825 K St Nw Ste 901, Washington, DC, 20006 EIN 52-1231983 Since 1981
Revenue (FY2024)
$85.8M
▲ 32.1% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$54.5M
Net assets
$571.7M
Employees
34
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating95% to programs · $2 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Aga Khan Foundation USA: 95% to programs · $2 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating126 mo reserves · +36% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Aga Khan Foundation USA: 126 mo reserves · +36% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Aga Khan Foundation USA: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Aga Khan Foundation USA: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
See schedule o
What they do
Funding to aga khan foundation united kingdom for leveraging external donor funding towards implementation of the social development programs in the countries of asia.
Water emergency relief project's overall objective is to improve access to safe drinking water and irrigation water services in selected rural areas of afghanistan. over the course of two years, werp will provide 1,226,880 people with access to safe drinking water services and support farmers to gain access to irrigation water services.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1825 K St Nw Ste 901, Washington, DC, 20006
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Subcategory
- International Development & Relief
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $37.1M (FY2013) to $85.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $50.8MNet assets $571.7M
Operating margin
36.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$622.5M
Total liabilities
$50.8M
Net assets
$571.7M
Salaries & benefits
$3.5M
6% of expenses
Board members
15
15 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $85,810,371▲32.1% | $54,506,634▼15.9% | $571,707,290▲6.0% | $622,511,053▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $64,939,182▼24.8% | $64,829,903▲55.6% | $539,224,000 | $580,023,357▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $86,343,647▲8.0% | $41,666,301▼11.7% | $539,018,113▲8.6% | $568,402,959▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $79,966,800▲56.3% | $47,180,668▼35.6% | $496,415,320▲6.9% | $514,583,753▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $51,175,547▼70.5% | $73,295,065▼14.1% | $464,414,858▼4.5% | $472,942,036▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $173,497,175▲121% | $85,351,889▲155% | $486,177,788▲22.2% | $494,211,949▲22.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $78,330,142▼66.4% | $33,500,387▼29.7% | $397,783,121▲12.5% | $402,512,904▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $232,930,914▲478% | $47,638,836▲40.4% | $353,629,561▲110% | $358,082,747▲105% | 990 |
| 2016 | $40,314,331▼21.4% | $33,928,722▼29.6% | $168,056,452▲4.1% | $174,582,487▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $51,297,250▲20.5% | $48,167,741▲19.5% | $161,377,461▲2.0% | $169,931,361▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $42,570,200▲14.9% | $40,320,254▲20.0% | $158,247,952▲1.5% | $167,673,203▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $37,052,483 | $33,610,982 | $155,866,622 | $159,676,377 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Ibrahim Inayatali — $223,632 (0.41% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibrahim Inayatali | Reg Dir Planned/legacy Giving | 40 | $223,632 |
| Shamsah Virani | Dir, Resource Dev & Comm | 40 | $194,174 |
| Nazlin Pepermintwala | Associate Director of Finance | 40 | $177,010 |
| Zahra Lutfeali As of 0424 | Dir,prgm&prtnrshps | 40 | $153,119 |
| Sally L Maier | Senior Design Strategist | 40 | $134,513 |
| Leroy Fernandes | Donor Services Manager | 40 | $122,949 |
| Muneerah Merchantas of 1024 | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $87,500 |
| Akbar Poonawala As of 324 | Member, National Committee | 1 | — |
| Alan Abela | Director | 1 | — |
| Aleem Remtula Thru 324 | Member, National Committee | 1 | — |
| Ali Aljundi Thru 324 | Member, National Committee | 1 | — |
| Al-karim Alidina As of 324 | Ex-officio Member, National Co | 1 | — |
| Farida Khemani Thru 324 | Member, National Committee | 1 | — |
| Farrukh Ghulam Haider Valliani As | Member, National Committee | 1 | — |
| Hassan Natha As of 324 | Chair, Fac & Member Nc | 5 | — |
| His Highness Shah Karim | Al-husseini Aga Khan, Chairman | 1 | — |
| Jane Piacentini-moore | Director | 1 | — |
| Khalil Shariff | Interim Ceo | 12 | — |
| Mahmood Khimji Thru 324 | Member, National Committee | 1 | — |
| Nageeb Sumar As of 324 | Chairman National Committee | 5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Ghulam Mo0hamed Eboo | Consultant | $237,600 |
| Bdo USA | Auditors | $153,601 |
Grants received · $42.6M total
130 grants to Aga Khan Foundation USA totaling $42.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
Grants made · $877K in FY2019
1 grant totaling $877K in FY2019. All grants made by Aga Khan Foundation USA →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hh Prince Aga Khan Shia Imami Ismaili Council For | Institutional support - quality of life | $877,257 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Aga Khan Foundation USA a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Aga Khan Foundation USA is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-1231983, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Aga Khan Foundation USA's EIN?
- Aga Khan Foundation USA's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1231983.
- How much revenue does Aga Khan Foundation USA report?
- Aga Khan Foundation USA reported $85,810,371 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Aga Khan Foundation USA's spending goes to programs?
- Aga Khan Foundation USA spends about 95% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Aga Khan Foundation USA have?
- CharityIndex grades Aga Khan Foundation USA A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Aga Khan Foundation USA's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Aga Khan Foundation USA's latest Form 990 is $223,632, paid to Ibrahim Inayatali (Reg Dir Planned/legacy Giving).
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Data for Aga Khan Foundation USA (EIN 52-1231983) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.