Giveaseed Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Giveaseed Foundation is a private foundation in Lisle, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $300,763 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $4,352 and the largest $107,000. 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$300,763
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$4,352
- Largest grant$107,000
- Assets$6.6 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was up from $230,275 the year before.
56% 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 | $230,275 | 17 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $300,763 | 16 | $6.6 million |
How to apply
Giveaseed 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 Giveaseed Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 9 | $275,433 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $9,815 |
| Michigan | 2 | $2,515 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Almutahaboun Fil Laah Inc | General support | $107,000 |
| Nancie Elshafei Daf | General support | $100,000 |
| Chicago Islamic Center | General support | $35,000 |
| Icna Relief | General support | $20,000 |
| Muslim Youth for Positive Impact | General support | $10,000 |
| Heal | General support | $6,110 |
| Darussalam Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Inner-City Muslim Action Network | General support | $5,000 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund | General support | $3,705 |
| Fry Family Ymac | General support | $2,500 |
| Bright Horizion Academy | General support | $2,000 |
| Family & Youth Institute | General support | $1,500 |
| Launchgood | General support | $1,015 |
| Tibyan Community Center | General support | $1,000 |
| Staar Ovarian Cancer Foundation | General support | $500 |
| Other | General support | $433 |
Officers and trustees
- Alan Elshafei
- Reem Elshafei
- Tom Golab
Questions people ask
Does Giveaseed Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Giveaseed Foundation give?
$300,763 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $4,352.
Who runs Giveaseed Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alan Elshafei (President), Reem Elshafei (Secretary) and Tom Golab (Director).
What does Giveaseed Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services and youth programs.