Maqsood a Malik and Abida M Malik Charitable Trust
MAQSOOD A MALIK AND ABIDA M MALIK is a private foundation based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. In its 2024 filing, it reported making contributions to selected charitable organizations and listed 17 grants totaling $16,550.
Maqsood a Malik and Abida M Malik Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Maqsood a Malik and Abida M Malik Charitable Trust gave $17K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $973.529), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $16,550
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $974
- +11.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $267,500
- +52.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Maqsood a Malik and Abida M Malik Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3603 Aster Street, Allentown, PA 18104
Phone: (484) 280-7080
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Maqsood a Malik and Abida M Malik Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to organizations in multiple states. Connecticut received 60% of grant dollars, California 21%, Texas 5%, Illinois 4%, and Minnesota 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2023) to $21K (2022). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 17 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $16,550 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
In 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $16,550; in 2023 it reported 16 grants totaling $14,000, and in 2022 it reported 18 grants totaling $21,100.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $267,500 | $109,150 | $16,550 | $16,550 | 17 | $16,550 |
| 2023 | $174,900 | $100,000 | $14,000 | $14,000 | 16 | $14,000 |
| 2022 | $88,900 | $40,000 | $21,100 | $21,100 | 18 | $21,100 |
| 2021 | $70,000 | $30,000 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $40,000 | $20,000 | — | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as making contributions to selected charitable organizations; it does not state a broader mission. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions cover humanitarian relief, education, health care, and social welfare. For example, Central Asia Institute says it advances education and livelihood skills, especially for girls and women in parts of Central and South Asia. Hidaya Foundation describes programs in education, environmental work, social welfare, and health care, while Médecins Sans Frontières USA describes providing independent medical humanitarian emergency aid.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $16,550. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $10,000, with a median of $200. Its largest grants were $10,000 to Imran Cancer Appeal Inc. and $3,000 to Sahara for Life Foundation; both were listed for “humanitarian services.” Other listed awards included $500 each to American Relief Agency Horn of N AF and Friends of ERWO, and $250 to Zaytuna College.
Among its $200 awards, Central Asia Institute supports education and livelihood skills, Hidaya Foundation supports programs including education and health care, and Ummah Relief International provides humanitarian services to people affected by disasters, according to the organizations’ own descriptions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Maqsood A Malik and Abida M Malik as directors.
Maqsood a Malik and Abida M Malik Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Abida M. Malik
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maqsood A. Malik
Director
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 Maqsood a Malik and Abida M Malik Charitable Trust
How much does Maqsood a Malik and Abida M Malik Charitable Trust give each year?
Maqsood a Malik and Abida M Malik Charitable Trust gave $17K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $14K across 16 grants.
What is Maqsood a Malik and Abida M Malik Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Maqsood a Malik and Abida M Malik Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $200, and its average grant was $974, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Maqsood a Malik and Abida M Malik Charitable Trust give grants?
Maqsood a Malik and Abida M Malik Charitable Trust gives mostly in Connecticut: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (21%) and Texas (5%).
Does Maqsood a Malik and Abida M Malik Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Maqsood a Malik and Abida M Malik Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Humanitarian Services" (17 grants).
How large is Maqsood a Malik and Abida M Malik Charitable Trust?
Maqsood a Malik and Abida M Malik Charitable Trust reported $268K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $109K.
What does Maqsood a Malik and Abida M Malik Charitable Trust fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as making contributions to selected charitable organizations; it does not state a broader mission. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions cover humanitarian relief, education, health care, and social welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Maqsood a Malik and Abida M Malik Charitable Trust?
The foundation states that it 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 Maqsood a Malik and Abida M Malik Charitable Trust's EIN?
Maqsood a Malik and Abida M Malik Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-7088145. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Maqsood a Malik and Abida M Malik Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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