Nakadar Foundation
Nakadar Foundation is a private foundation based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Its 2024 filing describes grants to individuals and organizations to promote education, health, and the welfare of underprivileged individuals.
Nakadar Foundation at a glance
In short: Nakadar Foundation gave $147K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state Michigan. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $147,410
- +170.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -30.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,189
- +290.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $101
- Total assets
- $228,489
- -32.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (3 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (15% 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 Nakadar Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists general materials and says awards are restricted to educational and medical-related purposes.
- Review Cycle
- None is listed.
- Deadline
- None is listed.
- Contact
Application contact: A Raheman Nakadar
Mailing address: 3707 Durham Ct, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Phone: (248) 478-1100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nakadar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nakadar Academy ($124K). Together the top 10 received $142K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
131 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 131 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 15% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan. It lists 0% for recipients in the District of Columbia, Tennessee, and California, and shows 84% under an unspecified state category.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Nakadar Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 17 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $101; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $101 first-time, $101 repeat.
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 $48K (2020) to $342K (2022). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $147K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nakadar Academy | Religious School | $124,000 |
| Beverly Hills Academy Franklin, MI | SCHOOL | $14,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
| TMO Foundation Farmington, MI | Provide Journalism Scholarships to Students | $3,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Hospital Memphis, TN | Hospital | $201 |
| Mercy USA Plymouth, MI | Alleviating Human Suffering | $101 |
| Institute of Islamic Knowledge Dearborn, MI | Religious Center | $101 |
| Jamia Islam Darul Uloom Hamtramck, MI | Religious Center | $101 |
| Unhcr Washington, DC | Global Humanitarian Relief | $101 |
| Al Ihsan Islamic Center Warren, MI | Religious Center | $101 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $228,489 | $45,029 | $150,907 | $147,410 | 18 | $147,410 | $31,441 |
| 2023 | $339,167 | $48,399 | $59,958 | $54,600 | 26 | $54,600 | $3,658 |
| 2022 | $322,718 | $298,531 | $359,376 | $342,200 | 24 | $342,200 | $3,951 |
| 2021 | $397,605 | $335,949 | $136,233 | $121,064 | 40 | $121,064 | $14,496 |
| 2020 | $215,169 | $94,329 | $58,669 | $47,795 | 23 | — | $6,986 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is providing grants to promote education and the health and welfare of underprivileged individuals. Its 2024 grants included support for schools, religious centers, humanitarian relief, health care, and journalism scholarships.
Some grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. Beverly Hills Academy says it combines Montessori education with Islamic studies and Arabic-language instruction. Life for Relief and Development describes providing humanitarian services, including health care and education. Pakistan Children Relief says it aims to support young people in Pakistan through education, a healthy environment, and basic needs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $147,410. Grant amounts ranged from $51 to $124,000, with a median of $101. The largest grant was $124,000 to Nakadar Academy for a religious school. Other notable grants included $14,000 to Beverly Hills Academy for a school and $5,000 to an individual recipient to distribute to people in need. TMO Foundation received $3,000 for journalism scholarships for students. The foundation also gave $101 to each of Life for Relief and Development and Pakistan Children Relief.
The foundation’s filing says it uses general application materials and lists no deadline. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Abdul Raheman S Nakadar as President/Vice President, Saqib Nakadar as Treasurer, and Najma Nakadar as Secretary.
Nakadar Foundation is led by Abdul Raheman S. Nakadar, Presidentvice President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Abdul Raheman S. Nakadar
Presidentvice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Najma Nakadar
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Saqib Nakadar
Treasurer
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 Nakadar Foundation
How much does Nakadar Foundation give each year?
Nakadar Foundation gave $147K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $55K across 26 grants.
What is Nakadar Foundation's typical grant size?
Nakadar Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $101, and its average grant was $8,189, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nakadar Foundation that year got $101 on average.
Where does Nakadar Foundation give grants?
Nakadar Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 15% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Nakadar Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Nakadar Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious Center" (3 grants) and "Global Humanitarian Relief" (3 grants).
Who are Nakadar Foundation's largest grantees?
Nakadar Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Nakadar Academy ($124,000), Beverly Hills Academy ($14,000) and TMO Foundation ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nakadar Foundation?
Nakadar Foundation reported $228K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $45K.
What does Nakadar Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is providing grants to promote education and the health and welfare of underprivileged individuals. Its 2024 grants included support for schools, religious centers, humanitarian relief, health care, and journalism scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nakadar Foundation?
The filing lists general materials and says awards are restricted to educational and medical-related purposes. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Nakadar Foundation's EIN?
Nakadar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2541935. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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