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The Abidi Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Lutherville, Maryland · EIN 260004297

The Abidi Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Lutherville, Maryland. In tax year 2021 it gave $57,480 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $3,240 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2021.

How to apply

The Abidi Foundation Inc 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 Abidi Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York2$35,000
Maryland5$10,480
Illinois2$7,000
Florida1$5,000

Grants paid in 2021

All 10 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Islamic Shia Ithna-Asheri Jamaat of Albany New York
Guilderland, NY
Charitable$25,000
Al Khoei Foundation
Queens, NY
Education$10,000
Human Development Foundation
Rolling Meadows, IL
Charitable$5,000
Engage Foundation
North Lakeland, FL
Education$5,000
Idara E Jaferia
Burtonsville, MD
Charitable$3,980
University Muslim Association of America
Burtonsville, MD
Charitable$2,500
Shia Youth Inc
Silver Spring, MD
Education$2,000
The Citizens Foundation
Elk Grove Village, IL
Education$2,000
Al-Hadi Learning Organization
Silver Spring, MD
Education$1,000
Imam Mahdi Education Center
Dickerson, MD
Education$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2021 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Abidi Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Abidi Foundation Inc give?

$57,480 in tax year 2021, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $3,240.

Who runs The Abidi Foundation Inc?

Its 2021 filing lists Syed E Abidi (President), Shahab N Abidi (Treasurer & Secretary) and Syed K Kazmi (Director).

What does The Abidi Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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