Private foundation · EIN 59-3412308 · Gainesville, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ahmed M and Fawzia a El-Mahdawy Foundation Inc

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: 29 grants paid, $211K total, median $4,000. 24% of grants stayed in Florida. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
29
$211K
Median grant
$4,000
Stays in FL
24%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$2.6M

How to apply

Formal application for grants & contributions should be requested, completed & mailed. Contact: Ahmed M El-Mahdawy, 4421 Sw 85th Way, Gainesville, Fl, 3216763300 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

Top 26 of 29 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Islamic Cemeteries of FloridaGainesville, FLTo provide low cost burial to all muslims$40K
Syrian American Med Society FdWashington, DCTo help those to get access to health care$30K
Hoda CenterGainesville, FLEducation$29K
Islamic ReliefAlexandria, VAPublic relief & development projects$12K
Egypt Cancer NetworkNewport Beach, CATo help those with cancer$10K
HhrdSouthfield, MIHumanitarian aid$10K
Mayo ClinicAlbert, MNImprove patient care$10K
My GhfAlamo, CATo promote heart health$10K
BaitulmallIrving, TXHumanitarian aid$5,000
Friends of Egyptian Children With CHouston, TXPromote awareness & care$5,000
Icna ReliefNew Hyde Park, NYCreates wishes for minors with critical illness$5,000
Project Downtown Gainesville IncGainesille, FLTo help the homeless$5,000
Care Int'lAtlanta, GAAssitance to those in crisis$5,000
American Cancer SocietyAtlanta, GAFind a cure for cancer$4,500
MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TXEliminate cancer$4,000
Alzheimers Disease FundWashington, DCResearch to end alzheimer's$3,000
American DiabetesMerrifield, VAPrevent & cure diabetes$3,000
American Heart AssocPhoenix, AZBuild healthier lives$3,000
Arthritis FoundationWashington, DCPrevent, control & cure arthritis$3,000
Doctors Without BordersHagerstown, MDHumanitarian medical care$3,000
Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyPittsfield, MAFight blood related cancers$3,000
Islamic Scholarship FundBerkley, CAEducation$2,000
Mercy CorpsBoone, IAAssitance to those in crisis$2,000
Mercy Without LimitsOverland Park, KSTo educate & empower women & children$1,300
Uf Fdn Habit FundGainesville, FLTo promote university$1,000
SPCA Int'lNew York, NYAnimal protection$250

By state: Florida 7 · District of Columbia 3 · California 3 · Virginia 2 · Texas 3 · Michigan 1

About this foundation

Ahmed M and Fawzia a El-Mahdawy Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Gainesville, Florida, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Ahmed M and Fawzia a El-Mahdawy Foundation Inc 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 Ahmed M and Fawzia a El-Mahdawy Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $211K across 29 grants, a median of $4,000.

Where does Ahmed M and Fawzia a El-Mahdawy Foundation Inc give?

Florida (7 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants), California (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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