Samad Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Samad Foundation is a private foundation in Bothell, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $48,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $15,000. 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$48,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.7 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $48,000 | 12 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Samad 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 Samad Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 7 | $31,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mihraab Foundation | Education | $15,000 |
| Afghan Association of Puget Sound | Food and others | $5,000 |
| Friends of Indus Hospital Inc | Medical & health care | $5,000 |
| Ir USA | Food & medecine for poor | $5,000 |
| Muslim Aid USA | Foods & otehr | $5,000 |
| Abubakr Islamic Center | Education | $4,000 |
| Umar Al Farooq Mosque | Education | $3,000 |
| Al Huda Islamic Cnter -Kent | Education | $2,000 |
| Al Karim Islamic Center | Education | $1,000 |
| Muslim American Youth Foundation | Education | $1,000 |
| Our Hope Foundation | Housing | $1,000 |
| Home Int | Housing | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ejaz Samad
- Rizwan Samad
- Haris Mohammad
- Arif Samad
- Rufi Mallick
- Nadeem Amman
Questions people ask
Does Samad Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Samad Foundation give?
$48,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Samad Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ejaz Samad (President), Rizwan Samad (Director), Haris Mohammad (Director) and Arif Samad (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Samad Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and faith communities.