Al-Sawwaf Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Al-Sawwaf Family Foundation is a private foundation in Edgewater, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $65,500 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$65,500
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $67,500 the year before.
17% 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 | $70,000 | 5 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $67,500 | 10 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $65,500 | 6 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Remedios Rogel 1225 River Road 13-D, Edgewater, NJ 07020 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (201) 886-2516, rrogel@acregroup.com |
| What to submit | Narrative to include details of the program; name of person in charge of the program; resume of person in charge of program; and need for continuing support. |
What Al-Sawwaf Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 4 | $61,500 |
| New York | 2 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Star Academy of NJ | Scholarship / eductional program for rising star academy | $50,000 |
| Islamic Center of Union County | After school educational program | $7,000 |
| Wafa House Inc | Food and shelter for new yorkers | $2,500 |
| Darul Islah | Muslim school education | $2,000 |
| Food Bank of New York City | Food assistance to fight hunger for new yorkers | $2,000 |
| Icna Relief USA | Muslim family services | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Remedios Rogel
- Shereen Al-Sawwaf
- Alaa M Al-Sawwaf
- Nada Alzoubi
Questions people ask
Does Al-Sawwaf Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Al-Sawwaf Family Foundation give?
$65,500 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Al-Sawwaf Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Remedios Rogel (President), Shereen Al-Sawwaf (Treasurer /Secy), Alaa M Al-Sawwaf (Director) and Nada Alzoubi (Director).
What does Al-Sawwaf Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and food and hunger.