Riverside Waqf
Preselected recipients only
Riverside Waqf is a private foundation in Riverside, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $83,370 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$83,370
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees82%
Giving in 2025 was up from $11,160 the year before.
82% of its 2025 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 | $5,000 | 1 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $11,160 | 2 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $83,370 | 11 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Riverside Waqf says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Riverside Waqf funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $83,370 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cair Los Angeles | To uplift islamic values and community services | $25,000 |
| Islamic Center of Riverside | To help improve islamic education | $21,370 |
| Islamic Acadmey | To uplift islamic values and community services | $12,000 |
| Islamic Center of Beaumont | To uplift islamic values and community services | $5,000 |
| Ummaa Health | To improve health of community public | $5,000 |
| Sahaba Initiative | To uplift islamic values and community services | $4,000 |
| Uplift Charity | To uplift islamic values and community services | $4,000 |
| Muslim Family Foundation | To uplift islamic values and community services | $3,000 |
| Muslim American Society (Mas) | To uplift islamic values and community services | $2,000 |
| Icna Relief | To uplift islamic values and community services | $1,000 |
| Islamic Shura Council | To uplift islamic values and community services | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Taher Khalil
- Makbul Patel
- Aijaz Hasmi
- Mohammed Ashrif
- Amer Jandali
Questions people ask
Does Riverside Waqf accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Riverside Waqf give?
$83,370 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Riverside Waqf?
Its 2025 filing lists Taher Khalil (President), Makbul Patel (Treasurer), Aijaz Hasmi (Secretary) and Mohammed Ashrif (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Riverside Waqf fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.