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The Al-Harastani Foundation

Preselected recipients only Flushing, Michigan · EIN 383689101

The Al-Harastani Foundation is a private foundation in Flushing, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $120,508 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $31,008. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $161,715 the year before.

47% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$161,71511$1.3 million
2024$120,50815$1.2 million

How to apply

The Al-Harastani 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Al-Harastani Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Michigan.

StateGrantsAmount
Michigan5$53,008
Illinois4$22,000
Texas3$20,500
New Jersey1$15,000
District of Columbia1$5,000
Kansas1$5,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 15 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Flint Islamic Center
Swartz Creek, MI
Charity$31,008
Swaisa
Little Falls, NJ
Charity$15,000
Med Global
Chicago Ridge, IL
Charity$11,000
Yaqeen
Irving, TX
Charity$10,500
Ghiras Alnadha
Flushing, MI
Charity$10,000
Cair
Washington, DC
Charity$5,000
Life
Southfield, MI
Charity$5,000
Mi Islamic Institute
Warren, MI
Charity$5,000
Hope for Development and Reflief
Willowbrook, IL
Charity$5,000
Mercy Without Limits
Overland Park, KS
Charity$5,000
Palestinian Student Scholarship
Bridgeview, IL
Charity$5,000
Sudanese Amercan Physician
TX, TX
Charity$5,000
Baitul Mal
Irving, TX
Charity$5,000
University of Khartoum
Grand Blanc, MI
Charity$2,000
Indian American Muslim Council
Morton Grove, IL
Charity$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Al-Harastani Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Al-Harastani Foundation give?

$120,508 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs The Al-Harastani Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Mohammad Al Harastani (President), Maiada Al Masri (Vice Preside) and Sami Al Harastani (Treasurer).

What does The Al-Harastani Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.

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