Sanaam Foundation
Accepts applications
Sanaam Foundation is a private foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $48,712 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,800 and the largest $7,510. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$48,712
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,800
- Largest grant$7,510
- Assets$0
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was down from $64,487 the year before.
71% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $64,487 | 21 | $0 |
| 2024 | $48,712 | 20 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Sanaam Foundation 6565 E Thomas Road Unit 1069, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 208-5204, farzana.m@comcast.net |
| What to submit | All necessary paperwork (invoices, agreements, etc) and a community reference |
What Sanaam Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 18 | $43,112 |
| Virginia | 2 | $5,600 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Tuition Assistance | $7,510 |
| Isns | Mosque | $6,200 |
| Sisters Nurturing Sisters | Poverty Alleviation | $6,175 |
| Islamic Institue of Urban affairs | Masjid Exps | $6,000 |
| Polaris Foundation | Education | $5,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $2,500 |
| Individual | Education Fees Assistance | $2,255 |
| Individual | Poverty Alleviation | $2,235 |
| Individual | Zakat to help poor and needy | $2,000 |
| Individual | Rent Assistance | $2,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $1,600 |
| Individual | Charity | $1,270 |
| Individual | Charity | $1,000 |
| Irim USA | Food Assistance | $600 |
| Individual | Education | $600 |
| Individual | Rent & Furniture, Household | $500 |
| S G Foundation | Food Assistance | $500 |
| Individual | Charity | $305 |
| Individual | Charity | $250 |
| Cyprien | Charity | $212 |
Officers and trustees
- Farzana Motiwala-Moinuddin
- Faiz Motiwala-Moinuddin
- Yasmin Motiwala
Questions people ask
Does Sanaam Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Sanaam Foundation give?
$48,712 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,800.
Who runs Sanaam Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Farzana Motiwala-Moinuddin (President), Faiz Motiwala-Moinuddin (Vice President) and Yasmin Motiwala (Secretary).
What does Sanaam Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.