Waheed and Raana Akbar Waqf Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Waheed and Raana Akbar Waqf Foundation is a private foundation in Saginaw, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $85,900 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $26,000. 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$85,900
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$26,000
- Assets$857,029
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $49,750 the year before.
60% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,750 | 12 | $430,985 |
| 2025 | $85,900 | 15 | $857,029 |
How to apply
Waheed and Raana Akbar Waqf 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 Waheed and Raana Akbar Waqf Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 11 | $57,650 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saginaw Valley State Univ Foundatio | Education | $26,000 |
| I Care Fund America Inc | Improve quality of life | $25,000 |
| Well of Saginaw | Skills development | $11,500 |
| Delta College | Education | $10,000 |
| Islamic Center of Saginaw | Promote peace | $3,750 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Extend & improve lives | $2,000 |
| Mustard Seed Shelter | Women's homelessness | $1,500 |
| East Side Soup Kitchen | Meals & hope | $1,000 |
| Emmaus House of Saginaw | Womens shelter | $1,000 |
| Zafar and Mir Foundation | Gift of sight | $1,000 |
| Tri-Star Charitable Foundation | Shine a light in the community | $1,000 |
| Underground Railroad | Empower survivors of abuse | $750 |
| Restoration Community Outreach | Assist men in criss | $700 |
| Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy | Protect land in saginaw valley | $450 |
| St Jude's Children Hospital | Advance cures | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Waheed Akbar
- Amna Akbar
- Zainab Akbar
- Ahmed A Akbar
Questions people ask
Does Waheed and Raana Akbar Waqf Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Waheed and Raana Akbar Waqf Foundation give?
$85,900 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Waheed and Raana Akbar Waqf Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Waheed Akbar (President), Amna Akbar (Director), Zainab Akbar (Director) and Ahmed A Akbar (Director).
What does Waheed and Raana Akbar Waqf Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, housing and homelessness and health.