Bingham Foundation
Bingham Foundation is a private foundation, based in Dearborn Heights, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $8K.
Bingham Foundation at a glance
In short: Bingham Foundation gave $8K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,600
- -7.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,267
- -22.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,150
- Total assets
- $11,615
- -39.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Bingham Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Islamic Instte Knowledg ($2K). Together the top 6 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Bingham Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2022) to $8K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic Instte Knowledg Dearborn, MI | Charity | $2,300 |
| Sadr Foundation Dearborn, MI | Charity | $2,000 |
| Divine Dine Dearborn, MI | Charity | $1,300 |
| Zaman International Dearborn, MI | Charity | $1,000 |
| Islamic Instte America Dearborn, MI | Charity | $500 |
| Islamic House Wisdom Dearborn Heigh, MI | Charity | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,615 | $7,620 | $7,600 | 6 | $7,600 | $572 |
| 2023 | $19,235 | $8,200 | $8,200 | 5 | $8,200 | $947 |
| 2022 | $27,435 | $1,020 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | $1,351 |
| 2021 | $28,455 | $6,495 | $6,475 | 5 | $6,475 | $1,401 |
| 2020 | $40,295 | $2,040 | $2,000 | 2 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bingham Foundation reported a distributable amount of $572 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bingham Foundation is led by Fadwa Fadel, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Fadwa Fadel
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abdelamir Fadel
Treasurer
Treassury → Treasury, 2021
Treasury → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hassan Fadel
Secretary
Secrtarty → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Bingham Foundation
How much does Bingham Foundation give each year?
Bingham Foundation gave $8K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8K across 5 grants.
What is Bingham Foundation's typical grant size?
Bingham Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,150, and its average grant was $1,267, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bingham Foundation give grants?
Bingham Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dearborn, MI (5 grants).
Does Bingham Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Bingham Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (6 grants).
Who are Bingham Foundation's largest grantees?
Bingham Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Islamic Instte Knowledg ($2,300), Sadr Foundation ($2,000) and Divine Dine ($1,300), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bingham Foundation?
Bingham Foundation reported $12K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $572 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Bingham Foundation's EIN?
Bingham Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4054374. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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