Private foundation · EIN 62-1032289 · Knoxville, Tennessee · Disease & medical research

The Siddiqi Charitable Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Tennessee. The foundation accepts applications (Applications accepted july 1 - june 30) and its median grant is $14K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 22 grants paid, $421K total, median $14K. 100% of grants stayed in Tennessee. Stated restrictions: The foundation only supports those organizations whose mission and activities align with the charitable purpose of the foundation.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
22
$421K
Median grant
$14K
Stays in TN
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Applications accepted july 1 - june 30
Assets
$11M

How to apply

Grant applications, which are available at siddiqifoundation.org, must be submitted via email at applications@siddiqifoundation.org Contact: Heetesh Patel, 625 S Gay St Suite 110, Knoxville, Tn, 8656336522, INFO@SIDDIQIFOUNDATION.ORG Deadlines: Applications accepted july 1 - june 30 Restrictions: The foundation only supports those organizations whose mission and activities align with the charitable purpose of the foundation. The foundation does not support individuals, sports teams, or politcal candidates/organizations. The purposes of the foundation are to promote the health and wellness of the residents of east tennessee and appalachia and to promote the treatment and prevention of end stage renal disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, hypertension and other related healthcare conditions associated therewith by supporting research, development, education, screening, population m…

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Tayseer SeminaryKnoxville, TNEducation$80K
Annoor AcademyKnoxville, TNAcademic programs$55K
Clayton Bradley AcademyMaryville, TNEducation$33K
Little Chefs Big ChangeKnoxville, TNAfterschool cooking program$32K
Cac Beardsley Community FarmKnoxville, TNSchool garden program$25K
Nourish KnoxvilleKnoxville, TNSupport farmers and help comm$25K
Muslim Community of KnoxvilleKnoxville, TNEducation$25K
Fostering HopeFarragut, TNNeeds of those in child welfare syst$23K
SchasKnoxville, TNImprove life of eldery$20K
Olive Tree Early Learning AcademyKnoxville, TNEducation for knoxville families$15K
The Restoration HouseKnoxville, TNShelter and living environment$15K
SeeedKnoxville, TNCareer readiness training$12K
Five Loaves Food PantryKnoxville, TNMoney for local community food pantr$10K
Bike Walk KnoxvilleKnoxville, TNPromote biking in knoxville$10K
Koinonia FoundationKnoxville, TNSpecial olympics$10K
Darul QalbKnoxville, TNMedical ethics conference$10K
Ijams Nature CenterKnoxville, TNKnoxworks partnership- teens$5,500
Shepard of HopeKnoxville, TNHoliday meals via food pantry$5,000
Shades of DevelopmentKnoxville, TNAfter school experience for kids$5,000
Shannondale ElementaryKnoxville, TNSkate night$4,500
Centro Hispano de East TnKnoxville, TNMental health program$1,500
East Tn Children's HopsitalKnoxville, TNHospital fundraiser$325

About this foundation

The Siddiqi Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Knoxville, Tennessee, tax-exempt since 1978. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does The Siddiqi Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Grant applications, which are available at siddiqifoundation.org, must be submitted via email at applications@siddiqifoundation.org Deadlines: Applications accepted july 1 - june 30.

How much does The Siddiqi Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $421K across 22 grants, a median of $14K.

Where does The Siddiqi Charitable Foundation give?

Tennessee (22 grants), per its latest filing.

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