Noor Munshi Foundation
Noor Munshi Foundation is a private foundation based in Katy, Texas. Its 2024 filing says donations were used to support various charitable organizations. In 2024, it made 27 grants totaling $456,049.
Noor Munshi Foundation at a glance
In short: Noor Munshi Foundation gave $456K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Texas. 52% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $456,049
- +120.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,891
- +46.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,035
- Total assets
- $635,849
- +95.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (14 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (56% 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 Noor Munshi Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Mail a description of the charity and a list of its programs. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- October 31.
- Deadline
- October 31.
- Contact
Application contact: Imran Munshi
Mailing address: 2122 Cherrington Dr, Katy, TX 77450
Phone: (281) 240-0066
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Noor Munshi Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Helping Hand for Relief a ($107K). Together the top 10 received $392K.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 117 grants of 120 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (56%), Michigan (26%), Illinois (7%), Kansas (7%), and California (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Noor Munshi Foundation open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 27 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $31K repeat.
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 109% 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 (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $207K (2023) to $456K (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $456K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Helping Hand for Relief a Southfield, MI | Charitable | $106,945 |
| Houston Quran Academy Houston, TX | Charitable | $47,000 |
| Mas Katy Houston, TX | Charity | $41,750 |
| Amoud Foundation Irving, TX | Charitable | $37,090 |
| Pure Hands Sachse, TX | Charitable | $34,500 |
| Bridge to Baladi Sugar Land, TX | Charity | $32,000 |
| Mercy Without Limits Overland Park, KS | Charitable | $31,200 |
| Baitulmaal Irving, TX | Charity | $30,808 |
| Masjid Al-Huda Schaumberg, IL | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Launchgood Com Detroit, MI | Charity | $11,025 |
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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 | $635,849 | $767,000 | $456,049 | $456,049 | 27 | $456,049 | — | $3,491 |
| 2023 | $324,898 | $466,468 | $207,117 | $207,117 | 18 | $207,117 | $8 | $11,017 |
| 2022 | $65,547 | $285,005 | $288,749 | $287,904 | 27 | — | $5 | — |
| 2021 | $69,293 | $185,602 | $219,500 | $218,560 | 21 | — | $2 | — |
| 2020 | $103,191 | $300,002 | $334,857 | $334,812 | 27 | — | $2 | — |
| 2019 | $138,046 | $250,004 | $297,320 | $296,430 | 23 | — | $4 | $7,647 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Noor Munshi Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K 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 does not state a specific mission or subject-area focus. Its grants went to organizations whose stated work includes charitable relief, education, humanitarian aid, and advocacy. For example, Amoud Foundation says its mission is to relieve suffering in the Horn of Africa by establishing hospitals, schools, orphanages, wells, and emergency relief programs. Pure Hands says it works to address hunger and malnutrition, while Justice for All says it advocates for oppressed minorities, peace, and antiwar.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 27 grants totaling $456,049 in 2024. Grants ranged from $300 to $106,945, with a median grant of $7,035. It made 18 grants totaling $207,117 in 2023 and 27 grants totaling $287,904 in 2022.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $106,945 to Helping Hand for Relief A, $47,000 to Houston Quran Academy, $41,750 to MAS Katy, $37,090 to Amoud Foundation, $34,500 to Pure Hands, $32,000 to Bridge to Baladi, $31,200 to Mercy Without Limits, and $30,808 to Baitulmaal. Other listed grants included $20,000 to Masjid Al-Huda, $11,025 to LaunchGood Com, and $10,000 each to Justice for All and Pennies for Education.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Imran Munshi, Nafisa Munshi, Aliyah Munshi, and Gulam M Patel as directors.
Noor Munshi Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Aliyah Munshi
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gulam M. Patel
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Imran Munshi
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nafisa Munshi
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Noor Munshi Foundation
How much does Noor Munshi Foundation give each year?
Noor Munshi Foundation gave $456K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $207K across 18 grants.
What is Noor Munshi Foundation's typical grant size?
Noor Munshi Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,035, and its average grant was $16,891, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Noor Munshi Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Noor Munshi Foundation give grants?
Noor Munshi Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (26%) and Illinois (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (4 grants), Irving, TX (3 grants), Chicago, IL (3 grants) and Sachse, TX (2 grants).
Does Noor Munshi Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Noor Munshi Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (21 grants) and "Charitable" (6 grants).
Who are Noor Munshi Foundation's largest grantees?
Noor Munshi Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Helping Hand for Relief a ($106,945), Houston Quran Academy ($47,000) and Mas Katy ($41,750), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Noor Munshi Foundation?
Noor Munshi Foundation reported $636K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $456K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Noor Munshi Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a specific mission or subject-area focus. Its grants went to organizations whose stated work includes charitable relief, education, humanitarian aid, and advocacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Noor Munshi Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Noor Munshi Foundation's EIN?
Noor Munshi Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1261933. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Noor Munshi 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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