Private foundation · EIN 38-3176739 · Southfield, Michigan

Gayar 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: 11 grants paid, $63K total, median $5,000. 55% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
11
$63K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MI
55%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Flint Islamic CtrSwartz Creek, MICharity$20K
Grand Blanc Islamic CenterGrand Blanc Township, MICharity$15K
Life for Relief & DevelopmentSouthfield, MICharity$5,000
Uossm USAElk River, MNCharity$5,000
United Michiagn Mudlim Association UmmaBloomfield Hills, MICharity$5,000
Africa Relief & Community DevelopClifton, NJCharity$5,000
Alsabeel Masjid Noor Al-IslamSan Francisco, CACharity$2,000
Baitulmaal Muslim CharityIrving, TXCharity$2,000
Oamr MosqueFlint, MICharity$2,000
Boston SeminaryChelsea, MACharity$1,000
The Family & Youth Institute FyiCanton, MICharity$500

By state: Michigan 6 · Minnesota 1 · New Jersey 1 · California 1 · Texas 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Gayar Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Southfield, Michigan, tax-exempt since 1994. 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 Gayar 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 Gayar Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $63K across 11 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Gayar Foundation give?

Michigan (6 grants), Minnesota (1 grants), New Jersey (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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