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The Ismail Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Redwood City, California · EIN 831508329

The Ismail Family Foundation is a private foundation in Redwood City, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $10,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

How to apply

The Ismail Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Ismail Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California. It also paid $3,500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.

StateGrantsAmount
California6$6,000
New Jersey1$1,000

Grants paid in 2023

All 8 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual$3,500
Swasia Charity Foundation
Clifton, NJ
Humanitarian Assistance$1,000
Yaseen Foundation
Belmont, CA
Educational Assistance$1,000
Zaytuna College
Berkeley, CA
Educational Assistance$1,000
Rahima Foundation
San Jose, CA
Humanitarian Assistance$1,000
Individual
CA
Public charity$1,000
Islamic Network Group
San Jose, CA
Educational Assistance$1,000
Granada School
Santa Clara, CA
Educational Assistance$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Ismail Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Ismail Family Foundation give?

$10,500 in tax year 2023, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs The Ismail Family Foundation?

Its 2023 filing lists Mimi Ismail (President).

What does The Ismail Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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