Saya Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Saya Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $787,956 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $214,750. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$787,956
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$214,750
- Assets$0
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2024 was up from $498,571 the year before.
48% 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 | $498,571 | 19 | $0 |
| 2024 | $787,956 | 27 | $0 |
How to apply
Saya Foundation 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 Saya Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 19 | $480,922 |
| Illinois | 1 | $192,034 |
| Michigan | 2 | $45,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $40,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westside Community Center | Religious/educational | $214,750 |
| The Citizens Foundation | charitable | $192,034 |
| New Horizon School Westside | educational | $50,000 |
| Various Donations Less Than 5000 | charitable | $44,422 |
| Mpac Foundation | charitable | $40,000 |
| Mhef USA | Health care | $40,000 |
| The Wooddrow Wilson Center | Historical museum | $30,000 |
| World Memon Organization USA Inc | Welfare/ cultural | $20,000 |
| Shahid Afridi Foundation | Healthcare/education | $15,000 |
| Islamic Center of Southern Cal | Religious/welfare | $11,650 |
| Development-In-Literacy | educational | $10,500 |
| Anera | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Zindagi Trust Inc | Educational | $10,000 |
| New Horizon School la | Education | $10,000 |
| Islamic Center of Hawthorne | Promote religion | $10,000 |
| Harvard Westlake School | Educational | $10,000 |
| New Ground | Charity | $10,000 |
| Campbell Hall School | Educational | $10,000 |
| Council of Pakistan American Affair | Education and welfare | $9,600 |
| Niswa Association | charitable | $5,000 |
| Umma Community Clinic | Charitable | $5,000 |
| King Fahad Mosque | Religious | $5,000 |
| Shine Humanity | health/education | $5,000 |
| Imran Khan Cancer Appeal | Medical/ welfare | $5,000 |
| Filmmakers Collaborative | Public awareness | $5,000 |
| Iagd | Religious awareness | $5,000 |
| National Health Forum | Health care | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Salim Adaya
- Yasmin Adaya
- Halima Mohammed
- Muhammad Adaya
Questions people ask
Does Saya Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Saya Foundation give?
$787,956 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Saya Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Salim Adaya (President & CEO), Yasmin Adaya (Vice President), Halima Mohammed (Vice President) and Muhammad Adaya (Secretary).
What does Saya Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.