Private foundation · EIN 83-1368172 · Lisle, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Giveaseed 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: 16 grants paid, $301K total, median $4,352. 56% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
16
$301K
Median grant
$4,352
Stays in IL
56%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Almutahaboun Fil Laah IncOrland Park, ILGeneral support$107K
Nancie Elshafei DafNaperville, ILGeneral support$100K
Chicago Islamic CenterChicago, ILGeneral support$35K
Icna ReliefGlendale Heights, ILGeneral support$20K
Muslim Youth for Positive ImpactWestminster, COGeneral support$10K
HealKent, OHGeneral support$6,110
Darussalam FoundationLombard, ILGeneral support$5,000
Inner-City Muslim Action NetworkChicago, ILGeneral support$5,000
Palestine Children's Relief FundKent, OHGeneral support$3,705
Fry Family YmacNaperville, ILGeneral support$2,500
Bright Horizion AcademySan Diego, CAGeneral support$2,000
Family & Youth InstituteCanton, MIGeneral support$1,500
LaunchgoodDetroit, MIGeneral support$1,015
Tibyan Community CenterSt Anthony, MNGeneral support$1,000
Staar Ovarian Cancer FoundationChicago, ILGeneral support$500
OtherNaperville, ILGeneral support$433

By state: Illinois 9 · Colorado 1 · Ohio 2 · Michigan 2 · California 1 · Minnesota 1

About this foundation

Giveaseed Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lisle, Illinois, administered in care of Alan Elshafei, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Giveaseed 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 Giveaseed Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $301K across 16 grants, a median of $4,352.

Where does Giveaseed Foundation give?

Illinois (9 grants), Colorado (1 grants), Ohio (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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