Farooq and Sayeeda Selod Family
The Farooq and Sayeeda Selod Family is a private foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas. Its 2025 filing describes its charitable activity as helping be a financial resource for the community and providing financial assistance to institutions promoting peace, social justice, and resources for the underprivileged.
Farooq and Sayeeda Selod Family at a glance
In short: Farooq and Sayeeda Selod Family gave $280K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Texas. 64% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $280,001
- +154.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +57.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,455
- +62.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $638,626
- +7.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (7 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Farooq and Sayeeda Selod Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6851 High Country Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76132
Phone: (817) 581-7007
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Farooq and Sayeeda Selod Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Islamic Assn of TC ($120K). Together the top 10 received $275K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 38 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 7% to Indiana, 4% to Michigan, and 4% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Farooq and Sayeeda Selod Family open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 11 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $54K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $45K repeat.
- 18% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 922% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $105K (2020) to $280K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $280K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic Assn of TC Fort Worth, TX | Annual Gift | $120,000 |
| Mansfield Islamic Center Mansfield, TX | Annual Gift | $60,000 |
| Islamic Seminary of America Richardson, TX | Annual Gift | $30,000 |
| Islamic Assn of N America Plainfield, IN | Annual Gift | $20,000 |
| Institute for Social Policy Dearborn, MI | Annual Gift | $10,001 |
| Muslim Aid USA Fairfax, VA | Annual Gift | $10,000 |
| Muslim Legal Fund of America Richardson, TX | Annual Gift | $10,000 |
| TX School of Islamic Studies Fort Worth, TX | Annual Gift | $5,000 |
| PMR Charities Fort Worth, TX | Annual Gift | $5,000 |
| Islamic Center of Quad Cities Frisco, TX | Annual Gift | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $638,626 | $330,163 | $286,283 | $280,001 | 11 | $280,001 | $30,372 |
| 2024 | $594,746 | $261,602 | $110,015 | $110,000 | 7 | $110,000 | $25,558 |
| 2022 | $295,906 | $105,000 | $209,250 | $206,000 | 11 | $206,000 | $17,061 |
| 2021 | $304,973 | $108,000 | $113,275 | $110,000 | 4 | $113,275 | $15,150 |
| 2020 | $310,248 | $120,000 | $105,028 | $105,000 | 5 | — | $14,854 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Farooq and Sayeeda Selod Family reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it provides financial assistance to institutions promoting peace, social justice, and resources for the underprivileged. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose missions, as described by those grantees, include research and education about American Muslims, pro bono legal services for Muslims, and support for Islamic institutions.
The Institute for Social Policy says it provides objective research and education about American Muslims to support well-informed dialogue and decision-making. The Muslim Legal Fund of America says it defends Muslims through pro bono legal services in criminal, civil, and immigration law, and supports Muslim community organizations through legal screenings and other services.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $280,001. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $120,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards included $120,000 to Islamic Assn of TC, $60,000 to Mansfield Islamic Center, $30,000 to Islamic Seminary of America, and $20,000 to Islamic Assn of N America. Other listed recipients included the Institute for Social Policy ($10,001), Muslim Aid USA ($10,000), Muslim Legal Fund of America ($10,000), and four organizations that received $5,000 each.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Omar Selod DO as chairman, and Roshan Selod, Saher Selod, and Samira Selod as directors.
Farooq and Sayeeda Selod Family is led by Omar Selod DO, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Omar Selod DO
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Roshan Selod
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Saher Selod
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Samira Selod
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Farooq and Sayeeda Selod Family
How much does Farooq and Sayeeda Selod Family give each year?
Farooq and Sayeeda Selod Family gave $280K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $110K across 7 grants.
What is Farooq and Sayeeda Selod Family's typical grant size?
Farooq and Sayeeda Selod Family's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $25,455, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Farooq and Sayeeda Selod Family that year got $9K on average.
Where does Farooq and Sayeeda Selod Family give grants?
Farooq and Sayeeda Selod Family gives mostly in Texas: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (4 grants) and Richardson, TX (2 grants).
Does Farooq and Sayeeda Selod Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Farooq and Sayeeda Selod Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Annual Gift" (11 grants).
Who are Farooq and Sayeeda Selod Family's largest grantees?
Farooq and Sayeeda Selod Family's largest 2025 grantees include Islamic Assn of TC ($120,000), Mansfield Islamic Center ($60,000) and Islamic Seminary of America ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Farooq and Sayeeda Selod Family?
Farooq and Sayeeda Selod Family reported $639K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $280K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $30K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Farooq and Sayeeda Selod Family fund?
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it provides financial assistance to institutions promoting peace, social justice, and resources for the underprivileged. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Farooq and Sayeeda Selod Family?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Farooq and Sayeeda Selod Family's EIN?
Farooq and Sayeeda Selod Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2527395. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Farooq and Sayeeda Selod Family 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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