Afghan Refugee Relief and Aid of Michigan
Afghan Refugee Relief and Aid of Michigan is a private foundation based in Livonia, Michigan. Its 2023 filing is marked as its final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Afghan Refugee Relief and Aid of Michigan at a glance
In short: Afghan Refugee Relief and Aid of Michigan gave $13K across 11 grants in 2023 (avg $1K), top state California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $12,754
- -78.9% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 11
- -67.6% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $1,159
- -34.9% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- California (40% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Afghan Refugee Relief and Aid of Michigan
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 33461 Michele, Livonia, MI 48150
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Afghan Refugee Relief and Aid of Michigan funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 40% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 34% to Michigan, and 26% to Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2023) to $61K (2022). In 2023 it made 11 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 11 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $12,754 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $1,247 | $12,988 | $12,754 | 11 | $30,954 |
| 2022 | $10,494 | $51,337 | $60,526 | $60,526 | 34 | $120,574 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation gave $12,754 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $430 to $3,017, with a median of $1,000. Notable grants included $3,017 and $2,045 to an individual recipient for family sponsorship payments; $1,631 to an individual recipient for family critical-needs sponsorship; and $1,200 to an individual recipient for food and rent for Fahiz Dosti families.
The 2023 filing states that the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Because this was its final return, this should not be treated as a current application process.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Nick Piper as Consultant and Bajun Mavalwalla as Co-Founder.
Afghan Refugee Relief and Aid of Michigan's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Bajun Mavalwalla
Co-Founder
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Piper
Co-Founder
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Nick Piper
Consultant
New on the 2023 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kevin Bank (2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Afghan Refugee Relief and Aid of Michigan
How much does Afghan Refugee Relief and Aid of Michigan give each year?
Afghan Refugee Relief and Aid of Michigan gave $13K across 11 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $61K across 34 grants.
What is Afghan Refugee Relief and Aid of Michigan's typical grant size?
Afghan Refugee Relief and Aid of Michigan's median grant in 2023 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,159, across 11 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Afghan Refugee Relief and Aid of Michigan give grants?
Afghan Refugee Relief and Aid of Michigan's top state is California, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Michigan (34%) and Washington (26%).
Does Afghan Refugee Relief and Aid of Michigan give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Afghan Refugee Relief and Aid of Michigan's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How do I apply for a grant from Afghan Refugee Relief and Aid of Michigan?
Afghan Refugee Relief and Aid of Michigan does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Afghan Refugee Relief and Aid of Michigan's EIN?
Afghan Refugee Relief and Aid of Michigan's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2464320. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2023.
Does Afghan Refugee Relief and Aid of Michigan accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 16, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2023
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