Farhat Emergency Relief Fund (FERF Charity)

Nonprofit profile at a glance

EIN
992764694
IRS 990-N coverage
2025–2025
Official website data refreshed
Sep 2026
Forms available
Form 990-N 2025
Location
North Chesterfield, VA, USA
Rating confidence
Limited
Sector
Food Programs

Official website

What the e-Postcard reports

Notice states gross receipts normally $50,000 or less
Yes
Termination reported
No
Principal officer
Asghar Goraya
Tax period began
2025-01-01 00:00:00
Tax period ended
2025-12-31 00:00:00

Source: IRS Form 990-N, tax year 2025. These are filed notice facts, not independently verified current operations. The notice does not report exact revenue, expenses, assets, leadership compensation, or governance controls.

Overview

From its website

Farhat Emergency Relief Fund (FERF Charity) is a US-based nonprofit established in memory of Farhat Naz Merchant, who passed away from brain cancer in 2023. The organization provides emergency relief to individuals and communities affected by poverty, disaster, or crises, addressing urgent needs such as food, shelter, medical care, and essential supplies. It also supports underprivileged children's education with a focus on girls' schooling, including establishing free schools in distressed communities. FERF has carried out projects such as food distribution campaigns, Ramadan ration drives, and masjid construction in Pakistan.

IRS classification

Food Programs (NTEE K30).

Filing

Its tax year 2025 Form 990-N states gross receipts are normally $50,000 or less. The notice does not report termination.

Coverage

Other list screening or federal responsibility records are incomplete in the available data.

Sources: Official website capture · IRS Business Master File · IRS Form 990-N · Grant-readiness source coverage

The verdict

- The available evidence is not sufficient to produce an overall rating for this filing. This is not a warning sign.

Rating breakdown

    Details

    • What they do: 8 programs and campaigns described on the official site · 2 operating locations identified
    • Postcard: tax year 2025 · gross receipts were within the e-Postcard filing limit
    • Grant readiness: Federal tax and exclusion status, award history, and grant-maker relationships.