The Azeez Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Azeez Foundation is a private foundation in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 86 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $625,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants86
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$625,000
- Assets$18.9 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was up from $767,475 the year before.
41% 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 | $767,475 | 88 | $20.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 86 | $18.9 million |
How to apply
The Azeez 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 The Azeez Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $10,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 6 | $643,800 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $134,700 |
| Florida | 24 | $101,032 |
| New York | 10 | $86,950 |
| Arizona | 1 | $50,000 |
| Colorado | 4 | $41,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $37,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $24,361 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $20,000 |
| Montana | 4 | $13,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Impactisreal | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $625,000 |
| Purple Mountain Institute | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Ecoflight | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Council | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| A Meaningful Purpose | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Temple Beth Am | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Jewish National Fund Keren Kayeneth Leisrael | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Stockton University Foundation | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Stockton University Holocaust Center | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $11,500 |
| Alpert Jewish Family Services | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Idc | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic County | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Brothers for Life | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Frenchman's Creek Charities | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Honey Foundation for Isreal | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Forresters | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Women in the Holocaust International Study Center | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Woodbine School District | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Impactisreal | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $7,300 |
| Drexel University | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $6,861 |
| Inspira Health Foundation - DF Sager Mem Fund | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $6,500 |
| American Friends of Alyn Hospital | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Libi | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Big Hole Watershed Committee | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of la Plata | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America Inc | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Community Food Bank of NJ | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Global Lyme Alliance | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Hansen House Foundation | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Atlantic & Cape May Counties | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| John R Elliott Foundation- Hero Campaign | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Maltz Jupiter Theater | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | General fund contribution for entity's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Azeez
- Kathleen Azeez
Questions people ask
Does The Azeez Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Azeez Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 86 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Azeez Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael Azeez (President/Chairman) and Kathleen Azeez (Secretary).
What does The Azeez Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.