The Khaled and Lena Saleh Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Khaled and Lena Saleh Foundation is a private foundation in ypsilanti, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $66,585 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $22,835. 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$66,585
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$22,835
- Assets$2,117
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $27,116 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $27,116 | 26 | $2,799 |
| 2025 | $66,585 | 14 | $2,117 |
How to apply
The Khaled and Lena Saleh 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 The Khaled and Lena Saleh Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 8 | $27,800 |
| Virginia | 1 | $22,835 |
| Texas | 3 | $6,500 |
| New York | 1 | $6,450 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MATW Project USA | 3 25: $4900 gaza feed an orphan $100 orphans around the world fund; 3 28: $5750 orphans fund; 6 3 $985 1xSheep for Gaza Refugees 9xGoat for Yemen; 6 5 $7100 Eid Qurbani Udhia; 7 25 $4000 Gaza meals | $22,835 |
| Human Development Fund | 7 17: $8000 where most needed | $8,000 |
| Yemen Aid | 3 27: Yemen emergency flooding | $6,450 |
| Helping Hand for Relief and Development | 3 23 25: $4750 Rohingya relief $575 palestine relief | $5,325 |
| MercyUSA | 3 25 25: Relief for Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh | $5,000 |
| MercyUSA | 5 29: 250 USA qurbani $770 rohingya relief; 5 31 $700 Eid qurbani udhia; 6 1 $990 Eid Qurbani Udhia; 6 4 $990 Eid Qurbani Udhia | $3,700 |
| Amoud Foundation | 3 1 25: Feed the fasting | $3,000 |
| Basmah | 3 2 25: Ramadan Iftar Rohingya refugees $1000 3 9 25: Feed the fasting $2000 | $3,000 |
| Amoud Foundation | 3 25: Sudan emergency | $2,500 |
| Helping Hand for Relief and Development | 5 30: Qurbani Udhiahs International Zabiha Program - Special Package: Sudanese+Syrian Refugees | $2,275 |
| Helping Hand for Relief and Development | 6 22: $2000 Orphan support | $2,000 |
| Amoud Foundation | 3 24 25: $1000 Sudan emergency | $1,000 |
| Helping Hand for Relief and Development | 5 28: $1000 qurbani | $1,000 |
| Helping Hand for Relief and Development | 9 5: $500 Afghanistan Emergency Relief Fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jamal Saleh
Questions people ask
Does The Khaled and Lena Saleh Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Khaled and Lena Saleh Foundation give?
$66,585 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Khaled and Lena Saleh Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jamal Saleh (President Secretary).
What does The Khaled and Lena Saleh Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services.