Private foundation · EIN 38-3123848 · Southfield, Michigan

Afr Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $33K total, median $2,000. 54% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
13
$33K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in MI
54%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2024

13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Huda SchoolFranklin, MICharity$7,500
Al Ekhlas Traning AcadmyDet, MIEducation$5,000
MifftahWarren, MICharity$4,000
Unity CenterBloomfield, MIEduction$3,000
Al RahmaLake Forst, CACharity$3,000
Al-Furqaan FoundationRomeoville, ILCharity$3,000
IrusaAlexandria, VACherity$2,000
Help HandSouthfield, MICharity$1,500
IsnaPlainfield, INCharity$1,000
Zaytuna CollageBerkeley, CACharity$1,000
Life for ReliefSouthfield, MICharity$1,000
Ihsan IslamicWarren, MICharity$500
Pur HandPlano, TXCherity$500

By state: Michigan 7 · California 2 · Illinois 1 · Virginia 1 · Indiana 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Afr Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Southfield, Michigan, tax-exempt since 1993. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Afr Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Afr Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $33K across 13 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Afr Foundation give?

Michigan (7 grants), California (2 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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