Marie and Naim Farah Foundation

Grantmaker Ann Arbor, MI EIN: 81-4358487

Marie and Naim Farah Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Ann Arbor, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $82K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $4K.

Key facts about Marie and Naim Farah Foundation

In short: Marie and Naim Farah Foundation gave $4K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $875), top state Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
81-4358487
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$3,500
Grants made (2024)
4
Average grant
$875
Median grant
$1,000
Total assets
$81,727
Primary geography
Ohio (29% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$82K

+19.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$4K

+16.7% YoY

Grant Count

4

-42.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$875

+104.2% YoY

How Marie and Naim Farah Foundation gives

  • Giving grew 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.

Cities

FlintWashingtonDetroitClevelandBeltsvilleLos AngelesNew York

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1K$2K$3K$4K1 grant2020 2 grants2021 3 grants2022 7 grants2023 4 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2022) to $4K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $4K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Sisters of Charity Hospice: $1KSisters of Charity Hospice$1KUnrwa USA: $1KUnrwa USA$1KUNICEF: $1KUNICEF$1KFood Bank of Eastern Michigan: $500Food Bank of Eastern Michigan$500

The largest 2024 recipient was Sisters of Charity Hospice ($1K). Together the top 4 received $4K.

Grant Size Distribution

17 grants across all recorded years

17<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sisters of Charity Hospice Cleveland, OHSupport for Acharitableorganization$1,000
Unrwa USA Washington, DCSupport for a Charitableorganization$1,000
UNICEF New York, NYSupport for Acharitableorganizaion$1,000
Food Bank of Eastern Michigan Flint, MISupport for Acharitable Organization$500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
$0$10K$20K$30K$40K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$81,727$68,227$44,527
Revenue$17,000$28,000—
Expenses$3,500$4,300$1,200

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Marie and Naim Farah Foundation is led by Marya Farah, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Marya Farah

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    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 Marie and Naim Farah Foundation

How much does Marie and Naim Farah Foundation give each year?

Marie and Naim Farah Foundation gave $4K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $3K across 7 grants.

What is Marie and Naim Farah Foundation's typical grant size?

Marie and Naim Farah Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $875, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

Where does Marie and Naim Farah Foundation give grants?

Marie and Naim Farah Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. The next largest states were District of Columbia (29%) and New York (29%).

Does Marie and Naim Farah Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Marie and Naim Farah Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support.

How large is Marie and Naim Farah Foundation?

Marie and Naim Farah Foundation reported $82K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $17K.

What is Marie and Naim Farah Foundation's EIN?

Marie and Naim Farah Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4358487. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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