How to apply
No specific format required Contact: Alaa Elmoursi, 857 Baldwin, Troy, Mi, 2487039914, AELMOURSI@OUTLOOK.COM Deadlines: No specified deadline Restrictions: Trustees approve awards
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic Assoc of Greater DetroitRochester Hills, MI | Library expansion | $50K |
| Islamic Society of North AmericaPlainfield, IN | Educational scholarships | $20K |
| Quran Institute of AmericaDetroit, MI | Support daily operations | $10K |
| Oakland UniversityRochester, MI | Educational scholarships | $6,000 |
| American Human Rights CouncilDearborn, MI | Support for annual fundraising event | $2,000 |
| Center for Arab American PhilanthroDearborn, MI | Educational scholarships | $2,000 |
| Islamic Cultural InstituteSt Clair Shore, MI | Support daily operations | $2,000 |
| Muslim Family ServiceDetroit, MI | Support daily operations | $2,000 |
| Islamic Center of DetroitDetroit, MI | Support daily operations | $2,000 |
| Al-Ikhlas Training AcademyHamtramck, MI | Support k-12 education | $2,000 |
| Muslim CenterDetroit, MI | Support daily operations | $2,000 |
By state: Michigan 10 · Indiana 1
About this foundation
Shakir Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Troy, Michigan, administered in care of Alan a Elmoursi, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Shakir Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No specific format required Deadlines: No specified deadline.
How much does Shakir Charitable Trust give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $100K across 11 grants, a median of $2,000.
Where does Shakir Charitable Trust give?
Michigan (10 grants), Indiana (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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