Basha Foundation
Basha Foundation is a private foundation based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Its 2022 filing lists 17 grants totaling $491,100, with most grant dollars going to organizations in Michigan. The most recent filing on record is for 2022, with no later filing reported; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Basha Foundation at a glance
In short: Basha Foundation gave $491K across 17 grants in 2022 (avg $29K), mostly in Michigan. 24% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $491,100
- +151.3% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 17
- -10.5% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $28,888
- +180.9% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $210,607
- -47.7% vs 2021
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (4 of 17, 2022; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (81% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Basha Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Ismael Mosa-Basha
Mailing address: 1447 Club Dr, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Phone: (248) 935-0100
Email: ismael@tsscws.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Basha Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Taybah Village ($300K). Together the top 10 received $448K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 51 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, Michigan recipients received 81% of grant dollars. Recipients in Washington, DC, and Florida each received 4%; North Carolina recipients received 3%; and Indiana recipients received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Basha Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 4 of 17 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 76% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2020) to $491K (2022). In 2022 it made 17 grants totaling $491K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Taybah Village Bloomfield Hills, MI | Charity | $300,000 |
| Muslim Unity Center Bloomfield Hills, MI | Charity | $22,000 |
| American for Free Syria Washington DC, DC | Charity | $20,000 |
| Bosnian American Islamic Center Hamtramck, MI | Charity | $20,000 |
| Emgage Foundation Inc Lakeland, FL | Charity | $20,000 |
| Islamic Association of Greater Detr Rochester Hills, MI | Charity | $20,000 |
| Islamic Association of Cary Cary, NC | Charity | $15,000 |
| Al Huda Foundation Fisher, IN | Charity | $11,100 |
| Life for Relief & Development Southfield, MI | Charity | $10,000 |
| Rahma Relief Foundation Franklin, MI | Charity | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $210,607 | $300,000 | $491,940 | $491,100 | 17 | $491,940 | $5,343 |
| 2021 | $402,547 | $50,000 | $199,691 | $195,421 | 19 | $199,691 | $22,819 |
| 2020 | $552,238 | $75,000 | $93,364 | $90,304 | 15 | — | $25,766 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Basha Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants went to charitable organizations, including religious, humanitarian, medical, and civic organizations. For example, the Bosnian American Islamic Center describes its activities as daily and weekly prayer meetings, family gatherings, and observance of Ramadan. Emgage Foundation describes its mission as educating and mobilizing Muslim American voters in support of policies it says enable its communities to thrive and democracy to flourish. Women for Humanity describes itself as a women-led organization that assists people in crisis through projects, programs, and partnerships with local organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation gave 17 grants totaling $491,100. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $300,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest grant was $300,000 to Taybah Village in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Other notable grants included $22,000 to Muslim Unity Center; $20,000 each to American for Free Syria, Bosnian American Islamic Center, Emgage Foundation, and Islamic Association of Greater Detroit; and $15,000 to Islamic Association of Cary. The filing lists the purpose of these grants as charity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Ismael Mosa-Basha as president, Racha Sabea as vice-president, and Ibrahim Mosa-Basha as treasurer.
Basha Foundation is led by Ismael Mosa-Basha, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Ismael Mosa-Basha
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ibrahim Mosa-Basha
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Racha Sabea
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Basha Foundation
How much does Basha Foundation give each year?
Basha Foundation gave $491K across 17 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $195K across 19 grants.
What is Basha Foundation's typical grant size?
Basha Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $10,000, and its average grant was $28,888, across 17 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Basha Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does Basha Foundation give grants?
Basha Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bloomfield Hills, MI (3 grants).
Does Basha Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Basha Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (17 grants).
Who are Basha Foundation's largest grantees?
Basha Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Taybah Village ($300,000), Muslim Unity Center ($22,000) and American for Free Syria ($20,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Basha Foundation?
Basha Foundation reported $211K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $492K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Basha Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants went to charitable organizations, including religious, humanitarian, medical, and civic organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Basha Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Basha Foundation's EIN?
Basha Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4507978. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Basha Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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