United States of America
- Established 1981
- Employees 25
Overview
Established in 1981, the Aga Khan Foundation USA builds partnerships with United States government agencies, non-governmental organisations, private and corporate foundations, and other development non-profits to mobilise resources and expertise that enable the Aga Khan Foundation’s global work.
In the United States, the Aga Khan Foundation’s Washington, DC office promotes awareness of our innovative programmes and long-term impact on millions of people around the world. Across the country, our fundraising initiatives are led by a robust network of volunteers. All donations go directly to the Aga Khan Foundation’s programmes and projects.
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Our Impact in the United States
1,650+
Volunteers across the country each year
15,000+
Participants at more than 20 events in 2025
95+
Tables at community centers during the 2025 fundraising campaign
Muneerah Merchant
CEO, USA
Ibrahim Inayatali
Regional Director of Planned and Legacy Giving, North America
Kwame Boate
Director of Resource Development and Communications, USA
Salim Ferozali
Regional Chief Financial Officer, North America
Zahra Lutfeali
Director, Programmes & Partnerships, USA
Contact us
Aga Khan Foundation USA,
1825 K Street NW, Suite 901,
Washington, DC., 20006
Phone: 202-293-2537
Email: info.akfusa@akdn.org
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Based in Washington, D.C., AKF USA builds partnerships with U.S.-based institutions and utilizes a robust network of volunteers to raise awareness and funds to support our global work.
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USA Governance
Our governance structure is comprised of an international Board of Directors and a United States National Committee that coordinate to ensure a cohesive strategic direction both nationally and globally.
Board of Directors
The Board has overall statutory governance responsibility for all Aga Khan Foundation offices around the world and maintains an active role in setting Aga Khan Foundation USA’s strategy, ensuring its coherence with the direction and activities of the Aga Khan Foundation globally and of the wider Aga Khan Development Network.
- His Highness the Aga Khan V, Chair
- Prince Amyn Aga Khan
- Princess Zahra Aga Khan
- Jane Piacentini-Moore
- Alan Abela
National Committee
The National Committee assists the Board of Directors in the discharge of its functions. All National Committee members are appointed by the Board.
The Committee fulfills key governance and oversight responsibilities for Aga Khan Foundation USA, including: providing ongoing general guidance; compliance with legal and fiscal requirements; and overseeing the annual budget so that resources placed under its custody are productively managed, invested, and used in furtherance of its best interests.
- Nageeb Sumar – Chair
- Shaiza Damji Nurani – Vice-Chair
- Rozina Mussan
- Hassan Natha
- Sarah Hassan
- Purnur Ilolova
- Akbar Poonawala
- Farrukh Valliani
- Al-Karim Alidnia – Ex-Officio Member