Help the World Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Help the World Foundation is a private foundation in Oak Brook, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $51,005 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $11,000. 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$51,005
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$58,968
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $112,821 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $83,590 | 15 | $41,148 |
| 2024 | $112,821 | 15 | $53,927 |
| 2025 | $51,005 | 14 | $58,968 |
How to apply
Help the World 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 Help the World Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois. It also paid $23,500 in 5 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 5 | $13,005 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $4,500 |
| California | 1 | $4,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $4,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Poverty | $11,000 |
| Individual | Poverty | $8,000 |
| Zakat Foundation | Poverty | $4,500 |
| Imefna | Poverty | $4,000 |
| Imran Khan Cencer | Poverty | $4,000 |
| Imrc | Poverty | $4,000 |
| American Muslim Physician | Education | $3,000 |
| Iamc | Poverty | $3,000 |
| Anjuman Muslim Khawateen | Poverty | $2,000 |
| Friends of Humanity | Poverty | $2,000 |
| Individual | Poverty | $2,000 |
| Pakistan Childern Relief | Poverty | $2,000 |
| Urdu Institute | Education | $1,005 |
| Individual | Poverty | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Syed M Kazi
- Najam Kazi
Questions people ask
Does Help the World Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Help the World Foundation give?
$51,005 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Help the World Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Syed M Kazi (President) and Najam Kazi (Secretary).
What does Help the World Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, international and education.