Bismillah Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Bismillah Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Andover, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $59,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$59,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$149,051
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $56,692 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $56,692 | 8 | $112,435 |
| 2024 | $59,000 | 5 | $149,051 |
How to apply
Bismillah Charitable Trust 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 Bismillah Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2 | $21,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 2 | $18,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| USA for UNHCR | Humanitarian | $20,000 |
| Individual | Religious | $20,000 |
| Individual | Education | $15,000 |
| American India Foundation | Humanitarian | $3,000 |
| Sapan | Education | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Yasmin Causer
- Shabbir Dahod
Questions people ask
Does Bismillah Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bismillah Charitable Trust give?
$59,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Bismillah Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Yasmin Causer (Trustee) and Shabbir Dahod (Trustee).
What does Bismillah Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.