The Noor Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Noor Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $120,200 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$120,200
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$31.6 million
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2024 was down from $234,750 the year before.
88% of its 2024 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 | $234,750 | 20 | $30.9 million |
| 2024 | $120,200 | 16 | $31.6 million |
How to apply
The Noor 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 Noor Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 16 | $120,200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Hands for Mankind Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| United Hands Relief | General support | $20,000 |
| ISGH Masjib At Taqwa | General support | $17,500 |
| Masjid Ul Mumineen | General support | $10,000 |
| ISGH Masjib As Sabireen | General support | $10,000 |
| The Righous Foundation | General support | $7,500 |
| Houston Quran Academy Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Texas Arabic Academy Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Individual | Hardship assistance | $4,000 |
| Individual | Hardship assistance | $3,000 |
| Individual | Hardship assistance | $2,000 |
| Individual | Hardship assistance | $2,000 |
| Individual | Hardship assistance | $1,500 |
| Individual | Hardship assistance | $1,200 |
| Individual | Hardship assistance | $1,000 |
| Individual | Hardship assistance | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Hakeem Olajuwon
- Abdurrahman Adesokan
- Jamal Asafi
Questions people ask
Does The Noor Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Noor Foundation give?
$120,200 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs The Noor Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Hakeem Olajuwon (President), Abdurrahman Adesokan (Director) and Jamal Asafi (Director).
What does The Noor Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.