Saif and Lubna Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Saif and Lubna Foundation is a private foundation in Plano, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $253,320 in 59 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $27,000. 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$253,320
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$27,000
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2025 was down from $847,880 the year before.
51% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $385,450 | 14 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $847,880 | 58 | $5.5 million |
| 2025 | $253,320 | 59 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
Saif and Lubna 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 Saif and Lubna Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 38 | $188,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $18,000 |
| California | 4 | $15,820 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $9,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $5,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 2 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Epic | Gift | $27,000 |
| Center for south asian studies | gift | $15,500 |
| Alansar Society | gift | $13,500 |
| Individual | gift | $11,000 |
| Imrc | gift | $10,100 |
| Muslim aid USA | gift | $10,000 |
| Seed | gift | $10,000 |
| The Islamic Seminary of America | gift | $10,000 |
| Rahbar Foundation | gift | $8,000 |
| The Islamic Seminary of America | gift | $8,000 |
| Equallyable | gift | $6,000 |
| Individual | gift | $6,000 |
| Amoud | gift | $5,000 |
| Baitulmaal | gift | $5,000 |
| Human Development Fund | gift | $5,000 |
| Individual | gift | $5,000 |
| Idea | gift | $5,000 |
| Ihya foundation | gift | $5,000 |
| Individual | gift | $5,000 |
| Irving Islamic center | gift | $5,000 |
| Islamic association of North | gift | $5,000 |
| Individual | gift | $5,000 |
| OBAT Helpers USA | gift | $5,000 |
| Helping Blind People Inc | gift | $3,500 |
| Africa Relief and Community | gift | $3,000 |
| CAIR national | gift | $3,000 |
| Hidaya Foundation | gift | $3,000 |
| humanity | gift | $3,000 |
| Muslim Network | gift | $3,000 |
| Uhr | gift | $3,000 |
| Umr | gift | $3,000 |
| Indian Muslim Council | gift | $2,500 |
| Islam in Spanish | gift | $2,500 |
| Bayan | gift | $2,000 |
| Baytul-Iman | gift | $2,000 |
| Individual | gift | $2,000 |
| Iamc | gift | $2,000 |
| Islamic Relief | gift | $2,000 |
| Individual | gift | $2,000 |
| Rise Relief | gift | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Saifur Khan
Questions people ask
Does Saif and Lubna Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Saif and Lubna Foundation give?
$253,320 in tax year 2025, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Saif and Lubna Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Saifur Khan (Trustee).
What does Saif and Lubna Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and human services.