Human Dignity Foundation
Human Dignity Foundation is a private foundation based in Howell, Michigan. It supports assistance and relief for impoverished individuals and provides funding to organizations that combat poverty and provide relief to poor people around the world.
Human Dignity Foundation at a glance
In short: Human Dignity Foundation gave $138K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $137,542
- +40.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,091
- +48.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $480
- Total assets
- $28,553
- +99.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Human Dignity Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. Applicants must complete application for assistance forms and grant application forms in their entirety. Requested funds must align with the foundation’s stated mission of assisting and relieving impoverished individuals and funding organizations that combat poverty and provide relief to the poor around the world.
- Contact
Application contact: Human Dignity Foundation
Mailing address: C/O Abdus Sadi, 316 Yorktown Ct, Roseville, CA 95747
Phone: (586) 945-3694
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Human Dignity Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Save the Children ($540). Together the top 10 received $5K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($131,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 57 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Michigan (96%), with smaller shares going to New York (2%), Illinois (1%), and Washington, DC (1%); Connecticut accounted for 0%. Its listed 2024 recipients also included organizations in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How Human Dignity Foundation gives
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 123% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2021) to $138K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $138K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $131,000 |
| Save the Children Fairfield, CT | Support | $540 |
| Islamic Soc of Greater Lansing East Lansing, MI | Support | $480 |
| St Jude Hospital Royal Oak, MI | Support | $480 |
| USA for Unhcr Washington, DC | Support | $480 |
| Shriners Hospital Tampa, FL | Support | $480 |
| Gleaners Food Bank Howell, MI | Support | $480 |
| US Fund for UNICEF New York, NY | Support | $480 |
| Sound Visions Foundation Chicago, IL | Support | $480 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) New York, NY | Support | $480 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,553 | $154,052 | $139,787 | $137,542 | 17 | $139,747 | $1,915 |
| 2023 | $14,302 | $116,142 | $111,682 | $97,997 | 18 | $98,127 | $1,229 |
| 2022 | $9,835 | $99,352 | $98,434 | $85,602 | 21 | $97,073 | $1,596 |
| 2021 | $8,988 | $76,518 | $68,419 | $61,548 | 1 | $68,189 | $981 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Human Dignity Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — 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 filing describes its mission as providing assistance and relief to impoverished individuals and funding organizations that combat poverty and provide relief to the poor around the world. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in food access, children’s welfare, and health. For example, Feeding America describes its own mission as ensuring equitable access to nutritious food, while Smile Train says its primary purpose is to help people born with clefts have the same opportunities in life as those born without clefts.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $137,542. Grants ranged from $30 to $131,000, with a median of $480. The largest listed grant was $131,000 to “an individual recipient” in Howell, Michigan, for “COMPASSION RELIEF.” Other listed recipients included Save the Children ($540), Islamic Society of Greater Lansing ($480), St. Jude Hospital ($480), USA for UNHCR ($480), Gleaners Food Bank ($480), and Feeding America ($420). Smile Train received $252.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Abdus S Sadi as president and treasurer, Sajid H Sadi as director, Dewan K Farhana as secretary, and Ruheena T Sadi as director.
Human Dignity Foundation is led by Abdus S. Sadi, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Abdus S. Sadi
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ruheena T. Sadi
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Sajid H. Sadi
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Dewan K. Farhana
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Human Dignity Foundation
How much does Human Dignity Foundation give each year?
Human Dignity Foundation gave $138K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $98K across 18 grants.
What is Human Dignity Foundation's typical grant size?
Human Dignity Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $480, and its average grant was $8,091, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Human Dignity Foundation give grants?
Human Dignity Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Human Dignity Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Human Dignity Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (16 grants).
Who are Human Dignity Foundation's largest grantees?
Human Dignity Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Save the Children ($540), Islamic Soc of Greater Lansing ($480) and St Jude Hospital ($480), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($131,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 1% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Human Dignity Foundation?
Human Dignity Foundation reported $29K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $140K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Human Dignity Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its mission as providing assistance and relief to impoverished individuals and funding organizations that combat poverty and provide relief to the poor around the world. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Human Dignity Foundation?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Human Dignity Foundation's EIN?
Human Dignity Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2145083. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Human Dignity Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Human Dignity Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/human-dignity-foundation-morg_5dc7f29e264442819a9fdf7a63cb210c
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