Private foundation · EIN 45-3676473 · Grand Blanc, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ali and Nihaya 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 18 grants paid, $85K total, median $1,000. 56% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
18
$85K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in MI
56%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Grand Blanc Islamic CenterGrand Blanc, MICharitable$65K
University of Michigan FlintFlint, MICharitable$5,500
Doctors Without Borders - USANew York, NYCharitable$1,500
Alsac - St Jude's Children's HospMemphis, TNCharitable$1,500
DonorschooseorgNew York, NYCharitable$1,500
Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CACharitable$1,500
Scholarship AmericaMinneapolis, MNCharitable$1,500
Save the Children Federation IncFairfield, CTCharitable$1,500
Food Bank of Eastern MichiganFlint, MICharitable$1,000
Room to ReadSan Francisco, CACharitable$1,000
Hurley FoundationFlint, MICharitable$500
Kidneycure - Ameri Soc of NephrWashington, DCCharitable$500
Foundation for Mott Comm CollegeFlint, MICharitable$500
Henry Ford Health FoundationDetroit, MICharitable$500
Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MICharitable$250
Memorial Healthcare FoundationOwosso, MICharitable$250
Alternatives for GirlsDetroit, MICharitable$250
McLaren Flint FoundationFlint, MICharitable$250

By state: Michigan 10 · New York 2 · California 2 · Tennessee 1 · Minnesota 1 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Ali and Nihaya Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Grand Blanc, Michigan, administered in care of Ali Mohammed, tax-exempt since 2012. 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 Ali and Nihaya Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Ali and Nihaya Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $85K across 18 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Ali and Nihaya Foundation give?

Michigan (10 grants), New York (2 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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