Tareen Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tareen Foundation is a private foundation in Roseville, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $221,564 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $80,000. 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$221,564
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$19,872
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was down from $247,514 the year before.
67% 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 | $247,514 | 30 | $824 |
| 2025 | $221,564 | 30 | $19,872 |
How to apply
Tareen 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Tareen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Minnesota. It also paid $5,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 23 | $131,764 |
| Texas | 1 | $80,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
| Washington | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fajr Scientific | General fund | $80,000 |
| Breck School | General fund | $49,438 |
| Cair Minnesota | General fund | $10,000 |
| Omeed | General fund | $10,000 |
| Islamic Resource Group | General fund | $8,000 |
| Roseville Area Schools Foundation | General fund | $8,000 |
| Salvation Army Northern Division | General fund | $5,500 |
| Faribault Foundation Inc | General fund | $5,000 |
| Healthfinders Collaborative | General fund | $5,000 |
| Light of Hope Cancer Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Orphanage Foundation of Thailand | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Open Door | General fund | $5,000 |
| Giving Hearts Foundation | General fund | $4,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General fund | $4,250 |
| Northwest Islamic Community Center | General fund | $3,000 |
| Zakah Aid and Charity Assisting Humanity | General fund | $2,500 |
| MCC Twin Cities | General fund | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General fund | $2,000 |
| American Muslim Medical Student Association | General fund | $1,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | General fund | $1,000 |
| Carly May Foundation | General fund | $1,000 |
| Lake Region Healthcare | General fund | $966 |
| Minnesota Urology Foundation | General fund | $610 |
| American Academy of Dermatology | General fund | $500 |
| Council on American-Islamic Relations Minnesota | General fund | $500 |
| Every Meal | General fund | $500 |
| Mounds View Girls Lacrosse Booster Club | General fund | $500 |
| World Vision | General fund | $300 |
| Irondale Boys Soccer Booster Club | General fund | $250 |
| Mayo Clinic | General fund | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Basir Tareen
- Mohiba Tareen
- Cheryl Davis
- Natalie Borer
- Jen Small
Questions people ask
Does Tareen Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tareen Foundation give?
$221,564 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Tareen Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Basir Tareen (President), Mohiba Tareen (Vice President), Cheryl Davis (Treasurer) and Natalie Borer (Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Tareen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.