The Qazi Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Qazi Foundation is a private foundation in Southfield, Michigan. In tax year 2023 it gave $543,195 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $8,667 and the largest $103,038. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$543,195
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$8,667
- Largest grant$103,038
- Assets$2,639
How to apply
The Qazi 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 Qazi Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Michigan. It also paid $125,528 in 5 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 10 | $239,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 2 | $13,667 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World of Islam Trust | Qur'anic teachings | $103,038 |
| Atlantic Council of the US Inc | Promotes constructive leadership and engagement in international affairs based on the atlantic community's central role in meeting global challenges. | $100,000 |
| Iagd | Mosque construction | $100,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses | $50,000 |
| The Mayor's Residence Society | Restore the residence of city of detroit's mayor | $50,000 |
| Zaman International | Provide basic needs and enpowerment of marginalized women and children locally and internationally | $35,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation | Support pediatric research, education, community benefit programs, and other initiatives to improve the health of children in michigan | $20,000 |
| Individual | Tuition | $13,528 |
| Dynami Foundation | Further, research, treatment, and prevention of breast cancer | $12,000 |
| Open Connections | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Individual | Tuition | $8,667 |
| Ned Scholars | Stem education in pakistan | $7,500 |
| Pakistan Women's Association of Michigan | Common platform for women of pakistani decent to pursue common goals and objectives with joint efforts to promote social, cultural, religious and charitable activities. | $5,000 |
| Asian Cinevision | Provide platform for asian american and pacific islanders in the media arts | $5,000 |
| Uli - Michigan | Shape the future of the built environment for transformative impact in communities worldwide | $5,000 |
| Individual | Tuition | $5,000 |
| Individual | Tuition | $4,000 |
| Squash Canada | Promote the game of squash | $3,500 |
| Lahore Grammar School | Combine collaborative learning, critical and logical thinking skills, and a diverse co-curricular program to help create a more balanced, well-rounded individual | $3,462 |
| Cancer Education Research Foundation | Fight childhood cancer | $2,000 |
| Fleece and Thank You | Comfort kids in the hospitals | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mohammad Qazi
- Farhat Qazi
- Anis Kahn
Questions people ask
Does The Qazi Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Qazi Foundation give?
$543,195 in tax year 2023, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $8,667.
Who runs The Qazi Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Mohammad Qazi (President, Treasurer & Dir), Farhat Qazi (Director) and Anis Kahn (Director).
What does The Qazi Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, youth programs and faith communities.