M B Ahmed Family Foundation
M B Ahmed Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Plano, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Texas.
M B Ahmed Family Foundation at a glance
In short: M B Ahmed Family Foundation gave $130K across 50 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $130,379
- -7.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 50
- +28.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,608
- -27.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $350
- Total assets
- $1,577,938
- +58.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (23 of 50, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to M B Ahmed Family Foundation
- 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: 7901 Windrose Ste 1601, Plano, TX 75024
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who M B Ahmed Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Texas at Austin ($100K). Together the top 10 received $119K.
Grant Size Distribution
301 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 298 grants of 301 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The reported shares also include 5% for an unspecified state, 2% for Virginia, 1% for California, and 1% for New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is M B Ahmed Family Foundation open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 23 of 50 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $817. How we count
Medians: $180 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 85% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 1% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $67K (2020) to $141K (2023). In 2024 it made 50 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | General | $100,000 |
| Muslim Community Center for Human S Fort Worth, TX | General | $5,230 |
| Educational Book Publishing | General | $3,200 |
| Multi Cultural Alliance Fort Worth, TX | General | $3,000 |
| Muslim Aid USA Mc Lean, VA | General | $2,000 |
| Impms Arlington, TX | General | $1,300 |
| Arise or Rejoice Publication Euless, TX | General | $1,100 |
| Islamic Medical Association Fairfax, VA | General | $1,080 |
| Cair Austin, TX | General | $1,053 |
| Islamic Association of Collin Count Plano, TX | General | $1,040 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,577,938 | $18,288 | $3,330 | $130,379 | 50 | $1,612 | $13,944 | $118,748 |
| 2023 | $993,393 | $212,740 | $3,143 | $141,123 | 39 | $1,522 | $14,797 | $98,949 |
| 2022 | $1,703,825 | $-29,220 | $2,043 | $120,705 | 59 | $962 | $18,570 | $89,364 |
| 2021 | $1,445,779 | $178,912 | $72,859 | $70,662 | 67 | $71,714 | $16,699 | $122,688 |
| 2020 | $1,325,847 | $258,373 | $68,959 | $67,095 | 86 | — | $19,336 | $91,372 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, M B Ahmed Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $119K 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
No mission statement is provided. The grants listed include support for educational, community, and medical organizations. The Islamic Medical Association describes its mission as fostering health promotion, disease prevention, and health maintenance through direct patient care, health programs, and advocacy. Amoud Foundation describes its mission as relieving suffering among poor communities in the Horn of Africa by establishing hospitals, schools, orphanages, wells, and other emergency relief.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 50 grants totaling $130,379. Individual grants ranged from $15 to $100,000, with a median grant of $350. The largest grants included $100,000 to the University of Texas at Austin, $5,230 to Muslim Community Center for Human S, and $3,200 to Educational Book Publishing. Other recipients included Multi Cultural Alliance ($3,000), Muslim Aid USA ($2,000), and the Islamic Medical Association ($1,080).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
M B Ahmed is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
M B Ahmed Family Foundation is led by M. B. Ahmed, President on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
M. B. Ahmed
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mohammed (2020) — President
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 M B Ahmed Family Foundation
How much does M B Ahmed Family Foundation give each year?
M B Ahmed Family Foundation gave $130K across 50 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $141K across 39 grants.
What is M B Ahmed Family Foundation's typical grant size?
M B Ahmed Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $350, and its average grant was $2,608, across 50 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from M B Ahmed Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does M B Ahmed Family Foundation give grants?
M B Ahmed Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Plano, TX (6 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Austin, TX (3 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does M B Ahmed Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of M B Ahmed Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (50 of 50) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are M B Ahmed Family Foundation's largest grantees?
M B Ahmed Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Texas at Austin ($100,000), Muslim Community Center for Human S ($5,230) and Educational Book Publishing ($3,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is M B Ahmed Family Foundation?
M B Ahmed Family Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $119K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does M B Ahmed Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The grants listed include support for educational, community, and medical organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from M B Ahmed Family Foundation?
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 M B Ahmed Family Foundation's EIN?
M B Ahmed Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2840134. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does M B Ahmed Family 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 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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). M B Ahmed Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/m-b-ahmed-family-foundation-morg_5e781c2bbfe042c7af8ad2d599ce701f
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