Emgage Foundation Inc
Emgage Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Lakeland, Florida, that educates and mobilizes Muslim American voters and supports civic engagement. The organization was formed in 2007.
Emgage Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Emgage Foundation Inc gave $630K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $45K), mostly in Texas. 57% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $630,000
- +350.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +55.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $45,000
- +189.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $3,902,877
- -2.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (8 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Emgage Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The available program information describes the Emerging Leaders Program for participants, but does not state a process for applying for grants.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3425 Us Highway 98 North, Lakeland, FL 33809
Phone: (863) 858-4481
Website: https://emgageusa.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Emgage Foundation Inc
Who Emgage Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was OCA-Greater Houston ($137K). Together the top 10 received $593K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 46 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Emgage says it works nationally and in electorally significant states. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (75%), New York (18%), Pennsylvania (3%), Illinois (2%), and Missouri (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Emgage Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 14 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $50K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $25K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2020) to $630K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $630K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OCA-Greater Houston Houston, TX | Empowering communities | $137,000 |
| National Korean American Service & Education Consortium Houston, TX | Empowering communities | $122,000 |
| Every Voice TX Austin, TX | Empowering communities | $112,000 |
| NEO Philanthropy New York, NY | Empowering communities | $112,000 |
| BP-SOS Houston Houston, TX | Empowering communities | $25,000 |
| Chinese Community Center Inc Houston, TX | Empowering communities | $25,000 |
| VN TeamWork Inc Houston, TX | Empowering communities | $25,000 |
| IMAN Atlanta Chicago, IL | Empowering communities | $15,000 |
| Amaanah Refugee Service Houston, TX | Empowering communities | $10,000 |
| Daya Inc Houston, TX | Empowering communities | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Emgage’s filing states that its endowment is intended to grow to $1 million, after which it may help subsidize operating expenses if needed.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,902,877 | $4,069,674 | $4,310,789 | $630,000 | 14 | $132,787 |
| 2023 | $3,990,507 | $4,918,661 | $2,994,828 | $140,000 | 9 | $36,590 |
| 2022 | $1,981,361 | $2,350,255 | $1,911,952 | $150,000 | 10 | — |
| 2021 | $1,538,927 | $1,793,130 | $1,076,926 | $134,050 | 7 | $26,453 |
| 2020 | $835,225 | $2,006,939 | $1,460,717 | $109,726 | 6 | $29,011 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Emgage’s stated mission is to educate and mobilize Muslim American voters in support of policies that enable communities to thrive and democracy to flourish. It says it seeks to strengthen civic participation, address issues affecting Muslim communities, and reshape political narratives that have sidelined those communities.
Its website describes work including voter registration and mobilization, public forums and town halls, and the Muslim Civic Table, which connects Muslim nonprofit organizations, advocates, and community leaders. The Emerging Leaders Program trains participants in areas such as civic engagement, organizing, politics, policy, and advocacy; it is a leadership program rather than a grant program for outside applicants.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate some of the organizations receiving support. VN TeamWork says it works to improve the health, education, and social well-being of low-income individuals; the Chinese Community Center says it enriches families through educational, cultural, and social programs. Amaanah Refugee Service describes its work as welcoming and empowering people seeking refuge in the United States. Daya says it supports survivors of domestic and sexual violence, with cultural expertise serving the South Asian community. These are the grantees’ missions, not stated missions of Emgage.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Emgage reported 14 grants totaling $630,000. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $137,000, with a median of $20,000. The listed grant purposes were “Empowering communities.”
Notable grants included $137,000 to OCA-Greater Houston, $122,000 to the National Korean American Service & Education Consortium, $112,000 to Every Voice TX, and $112,000 to NEO Philanthropy. Other grants included $25,000 each to BP-SOS Houston, Chinese Community Center, and VN TeamWork; $15,000 to IMAN Atlanta; and $10,000 each to Amaanah Refugee Service, Daya, M-AAA (CHAT), and Masjid Muhammad.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Iltefat Hamzavi as Chair. Directors listed are Nidal Hozein, Marrayam Khera, Dr Mehboob Chaudhry, Mark Crain, Farrukhn Shamsi, Saima Siddiqui, Sultan Chaudry, Faheemah Al-Amin, and Natasha El-Haj Hedinger.
Emgage Foundation Inc is led by Wael Alzayat, National CEO on every filing since 2020; 8 of 20 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wael Alzayat
National CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$147K (2020) → $216K (2024)
Heba Khalil
Executive Director Ny
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$99K (2024)
Hira Khan
Executive Director Mi
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$88K (2024)
Iltefat Hamzavi
Chair
Director → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mohamed Gula
National Organizing Director
Executive Director Va → National Organizing Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$85K (2020) → $159K (2024)
Iman Awad
National Policy Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$128K (2024)
Saman Qadeer
Legal & Finance Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$130K (2024)
Shadin Maali
Director of Growth & Operations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$152K (2024)
Mehboob Chaudhry
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Farrukhn Shamsi
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Crain
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marrayam Khera
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nidal Hozein
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Saima Siddiqui
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Faheemah Al-Amin
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natasha El-Haj Hedinger
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sultan Chaudry
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nada Al Hanooti
National Senior Organizing Advisor
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$104K (2024)
Amin Mitha
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Farooq Mitha
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Nada Al-Hanooti (2020–2023) — Executive Director Mi
- Former: Haiba Khalil (2022–2023) — Executive Director Ny
- Former: Palwasha Sharwani (2023) — Executive Director Tx
- Former: Salima Suswell (2023) — Executive Director Pa
- Former: Tark Aouadi (2023) — Executive Director Fl
- Former: Ancel Pratt (2020–2022) — Executive Director Fl
- Former: Adham Sahloul (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Amatullah Contractor (2021–2022) — Executive Director Tx
- Former: Tayyib Rana (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Debbie al Montaser (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Nabila Mansoor (2020–2021) — Executive Director Tx
- Former: Abdul Mughees Chaundhry (2020) — Director
- Former: AJ Durrani (2020) — Director
- Former: Khurrum Wahid (2020) — Chair
- Former: Suhail Nanji (2020) — Director
- Former: Vetnah Monessar (2020) — Executive Director Fl
- Former: William Dunbar (2020) — Executive Director Pa
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $216K, to Wael Alzayat (National CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Emgage Foundation Inc
How much does Emgage Foundation Inc give each year?
Emgage Foundation Inc gave $630K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $140K across 9 grants.
What is Emgage Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Emgage Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $45,000, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Emgage Foundation Inc that year got $50K on average.
Where does Emgage Foundation Inc give grants?
Emgage Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (7 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does Emgage Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Emgage Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Empowering communities" (14 grants).
Who are Emgage Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Emgage Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include OCA-Greater Houston ($137,000), National Korean American Service & Education Consortium ($122,000) and Every Voice TX ($112,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Emgage Foundation Inc?
Emgage Foundation Inc reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.1M.
What does Emgage Foundation Inc fund?
Emgage’s stated mission is to educate and mobilize Muslim American voters in support of policies that enable communities to thrive and democracy to flourish. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Emgage Foundation Inc?
The available program information describes the Emerging Leaders Program for participants, but does not state a process for applying for grants. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Emgage Foundation Inc's EIN?
Emgage Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1441032. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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