Elias & Sultana Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Elias & Sultana Foundation is a private foundation in Windsor Mill, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $273,085 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $75,000. 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$273,085
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$7.7 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $114,011 the year before.
67% of its 2025 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 | $67,198 | 17 | $6.2 million |
| 2024 | $114,011 | 13 | $7.0 million |
| 2025 | $273,085 | 17 | $7.7 million |
How to apply
Elias & Sultana 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 Elias & Sultana Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Pennsylvania. It also paid $17,181 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $75,000 |
| California | 1 | $66,904 |
| Maryland | 5 | $58,500 |
| New York | 4 | $25,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $25,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of the Univ of Penn | Research | $75,000 |
| Peabody Health Philanthropies | General support | $66,904 |
| Community Compassion USA | General support | $27,500 |
| St Cloud University Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Quran Foundation | Retreat | $15,000 |
| Individual | General support | $12,000 |
| Projahnmo-Mhti | Scholarship | $11,500 |
| Individual | General support | $8,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Individual | General support | $6,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,481 |
| Muslim Family Center | General support | $3,000 |
| Kids Can | General support | $3,000 |
| Jamaican Women of Florida | General support | $2,500 |
| American Muslim Center | General support | $2,000 |
| Masjid Mission Center | General support | $2,000 |
| Scholarship for Higher Education | Scholarship | $1,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Rebeka Sultana
- Mohammad Elias
- David Folsom
Questions people ask
Does Elias & Sultana Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elias & Sultana Foundation give?
$273,085 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Elias & Sultana Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rebeka Sultana (President), Mohammad Elias (Treasurer) and David Folsom (Director).
What does Elias & Sultana Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.