Shakir Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Shakir Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Troy, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $100,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$100,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $94,500 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $111,000 | 17 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $94,500 | 11 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $100,000 | 11 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Alaa Elmoursi 857 Baldwin, Troy, MI 48098 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (248) 703-9914, aelmoursi@outlook.com |
| What to submit | No specific format required |
| Deadlines | No specified deadline |
| Restrictions | Trustees approve awards |
What Shakir Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 10 | $80,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic Assoc of Greater Detroit | Library expansion | $50,000 |
| Islamic Society of North America | Educational scholarships | $20,000 |
| Quran Institute of America | Support daily operations | $10,000 |
| Oakland University | Educational scholarships | $6,000 |
| American Human Rights Council | Support for annual fundraising event | $2,000 |
| Center for Arab American Philanthro | Educational scholarships | $2,000 |
| Islamic Cultural Institute | Support daily operations | $2,000 |
| Muslim Family Service | Support daily operations | $2,000 |
| Islamic Center of Detroit | Support daily operations | $2,000 |
| Al-Ikhlas Training Academy | Support K-12 education | $2,000 |
| Muslim Center | Support daily operations | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alaa A Elmoursi
- Shreef H Akeel
Questions people ask
Does Shakir Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No specified deadline.
How much does Shakir Charitable Trust give?
$100,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Shakir Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Alaa A Elmoursi (Trustee) and Shreef H Akeel (Trustee).
What does Shakir Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.