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Nonprofit · EIN 85-1807248

ZAHARA KATHAWALLA FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415

Financials

$139K$14K2023$176K$25K2024$230K$27K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ZAHARA KATHAWALLA FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$230,247$27,241$203,006$892,669$14,953$877,716
December 31, 2024990$175,863$24,721$151,142$674,710$0$674,710
December 31, 2023990-EZ$138,885$13,927$124,958$478,608$0$478,608
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$190,043
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$40,204
Net gain from sales of assets
$21,893
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$11,599
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,614
Program services (functional)
$11,611
Management and general (functional)
$2,760
Fundraising (functional)
$12,870

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$674,710
Total assets, end of year
$892,669
Total liabilities, end of year
$14,953
Net assets, end of year
$877,716
Publicly traded securities
$867,560
Net assets without donor restrictions
$877,716
Gross receipts
$376,270
Employees
0

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
FARIDA KATHAWALLADIRECTOR
Officer
–$0
SALIM KATHAWALLATREASURER
Officer
–$0
UMMUL KATHWALLAPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
SARAH LEVIDIRECTOR
Officer
–$0
JANE NIENHUISVICE PRESIDE
Officer
–$0
OLIVIA PRIDEMANDIRECTOR
Officer
–$0
CLAIRE SIMCOXDIRECTOR
Officer
–$0
NAAMA KATHAWALA SINGHDIRECTOR
Officer
–$0
JULIA SMADJADIRECTOR
Officer
–$0
ERIN STAUCHSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DENISE D'ROZARIODIRECTOR
Officer
–$0
FARIDA KATHAWALLADIRECTOR
Officer
–$0
SALIM KATHAWALLATREASURER
Officer
–$0
UMMUL KATHWALLAPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
SARAH LEVIDIRECTOR
Officer
–$0
JANE NIENHUISVICE PRESIDE
Officer
–$0
OLIVIA PRIDEMANDIRECTOR
Officer
–$0
CLAIRE SIMCOXDIRECTOR
Officer
–$0
NAAMA KATHAWALA SINGHDIRECTOR
Officer
–$0
JULIA SMADJADIRECTOR
Officer
–$0
ERIN STAUCHSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
UMMUL KATHAWALLAPRESIDENT1$0
JANE NIENHUISVICE PRESIDENT1$0
SALIM KATHAWALLTREASURER1$0
ERIN STAUCHSECRETARY1$0
FARIDA KATHAWALLADIRECTOR1$0
DENISE D'ROZARIODIRECTOR1$0
OLIVIA PRIDEMANDIRECTOR1$0
NAAMA KATHAWALA SINGHDIRECTOR1$0
CLAIRE SIMCOXDIRECTOR1$0
SARAH LEVIDIRECTOR1$0
JULIA SMADJADIRECTOR1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1240 S 2ND STREET, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415-2126
In care of
% SALIM KATHAWALLA
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
UMMUL KATHWALLA, 1240 SOUTH 2ND STREET UNIT 1422, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415
Signed the 990
UMMUL KATHWALLA, PRESIDENT
Phone
(952) 465-4659
990-N for 2020 filed under this EIN
Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: DR SALIM KATHAWALLA, 1240 S 2ND STREET UNIT 1422, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55415. Mailing address: 1240 S 2ND STREET UNIT 1422, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55415.
Return prepared by
DIEHL'S ACCOUNTING SERVICE INC

Mission

THE PURPOSE OF THE ZKF IS TO HONOR ZAHARAS LEGACY BY AWARDING FUNDING THAT SUPPORTS YOUNG INDIVIDUALS ON THEIR PATH TOWARD PERSONAL GROWTH THROUGH BROADENED EXPERIENCES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THREE INTERSECTING AREAS: EDUCATION, CULTURAL EXPLORATION, AND WELLNESS. FUNDING IS NEED-BASED.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • IN 2025, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL GRANTS TO SUPPORT YOUNG WOMEN IN THEIR ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT. THIS INCLUDED ONGOING FUNDING FOR THE ZAHARA KATHAWALLA SCHOLARSHIP FUND AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSINMADISON BUSINESS SCHOOL, OFFERING NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS TO UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS COMMITTED TO FOSTERING FEMALE LEADERSHIP IN BUSINESS. ADDITIONALLY, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BE THAT NEIGHBOR, THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH VOICE LESSONS AT MACPHAIL CENTER FOR MUSIC.
    Expenses $4,000 · grants $4,000
  • IN 2025, THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED CULTURAL AWARENESS AND GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT BY FUNDING STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS. THE ZAHARA KATHAWALLA MEMORIAL FUND FOR GLOBAL STUDIES AT THE BLAKE SCHOOL PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR UPPER SCHOOL STUDENTS TO JOIN SCHOOL- SPONSORED GLOBAL PROGRAMS. THE ZAHARA KATHAWALLA FOUNDATION PROVIDED A SCHOLARSHIP TO A STUDENT AT THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA WHO IS STUDYING ABROAD AND RECEIVING AN ASIAN CONCENTRATION. THESE GRANTS ENABLED STUDENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEED TO ACCESS IMMERSIVE EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL EXPERIENCES.
    Expenses $4,000 · grants $4,000
  • IN 2025, THE ORGANIZATION ADVANCED YOUTH WELLNESS BY FUNDING MENTAL HEALTH AND MINDFULNESS PROGRAMS. THROUGH THE ZAHARA SUNFLOWER PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PARK NICOLLETS NOW PROGRAM, THE FOUNDATION FUNDED A YEAR OF TELEHEALTH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR ADOLESCENTS WITHOUT FINANCIAL MEANS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO CONTINUED ITS ZS YOGI TEACHER TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP, AWARDING TWO INDIVIDUALS FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO COMPLETE YOGA TEACHER TRAINING, PROMOTING INCLUSIVITY IN WELLNESS SPACES.
    Expenses $3,599 · grants $3,599
  • OTHER ITEMS NOT RELATED TO THE 3 PRIMARY DESCRIPTION
    Expenses $12

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
85-1807248
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2020
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$892,669
Income (IRS master file)
$376,270

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$230,247$27,241$892,669XML
990December 2024$175,863$24,721$674,710XML
990-EZDecember 2023$138,885$13,927$478,608XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: DR SALIM KATHAWALLA
Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 85-1807248).

Questions about ZAHARA KATHAWALLA FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of ZAHARA KATHAWALLA FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ZAHARA KATHAWALLA FOUNDATION is 85-1807248.
Is ZAHARA KATHAWALLA FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to ZAHARA KATHAWALLA FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ZAHARA KATHAWALLA FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ZAHARA KATHAWALLA FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ZAHARA KATHAWALLA FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ZAHARA KATHAWALLA FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names UMMUL KATHWALLA.
Who are the officers and directors of ZAHARA KATHAWALLA FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does ZAHARA KATHAWALLA FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $230,247, expenses of $27,241 and total assets of $892,669 at year end.

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