Rauf & Azeem Foundation Inc
Rauf & Azeem Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in League City, Texas. In 2025, it reported making 31 grants totaling $204,098; its filing describes its policy as making contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Rauf & Azeem Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Rauf & Azeem Foundation Inc gave $204K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $204,098
- +62.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- +63.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,584
- -0.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $119,248
- +461.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (32% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Rauf & Azeem Foundation Inc
- 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: 2568 Costa Mesa Circle, League City, TX 77573
Phone: (832) 372-7858
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rauf & Azeem Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Islamic Medical Association of North America ($27K). Together the top 10 received $155K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 75 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, Texas accounted for 32%, Virginia 17%, New Jersey 11%, New York 10%, and California 8%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Rauf & Azeem Foundation Inc gives
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 495% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $204K (2025). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $204K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic Medical Association of North America Fairfax, VA | ZAKAT | $26,793 |
| Friends of Indus Hospital Teanneck, NJ | ZAKAT | $21,900 |
| Icna Queens, NY | ZAKAT | $20,000 |
| TCFUSA Houston, TX | ZAKAT | $18,000 |
| Suit North America Houston, TX | ZAKAT | $14,284 |
| Zakatorg Worth, IL | ZAKAT | $13,700 |
| Childlife Foundation America Inc Hollywood, FL | ZAKAT | $10,300 |
| Cair Washington, DC | ZAKAT | $10,000 |
| Assalam Clinic Spring, TX | ZAKAT | $10,000 |
| Imran Khan Cancer Appeal Inc Farmington, CT | ZAKAT | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $119,248 | $295,695 | $205,582 | $204,098 | 31 | $204,098 | $7,711 |
| 2024 | $21,252 | $103,000 | $127,451 | $125,966 | 19 | $125,966 | $2,028 |
| 2023 | $59,989 | $65,000 | $169,300 | $167,120 | 17 | $167,120 | $6,535 |
| 2022 | $148,299 | $164,294 | $34,295 | $34,295 | 6 | $34,295 | $895 |
| 2021 | $18,300 | $20,000 | $8,895 | $8,100 | 2 | $8,100 | $1,163 |
| 2020 | $7,195 | $20,000 | $16,229 | $15,500 | 3 | — | $329 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rauf & Azeem Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2025 — 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include providing healthcare, supporting cancer treatment, and carrying out social welfare and emergency-relief work.
For example, Friends of Indus Hospital says its aim is to provide free, comprehensive, quality healthcare through the Indus Hospital and Health Network. Imran Khan Cancer Appeal says it raises charitable donations to help with cancer treatment in third-world countries and support the establishment of the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Center. Hidaya Foundation says it implements educational, environmental, social welfare, and healthcare programs in economically depressed areas, with a focus on projects promoting self-employment.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $204,098. Grant amounts ranged from $20 to $26,793, with a median of $2,500.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $26,793 to Islamic Medical Association of North America, $21,900 to Friends of Indus Hospital, $20,000 to ICNA, $18,000 to TCFUSA, and $14,284 to Suit North America. The filing listed “ZAKAT” as the purpose for each of these grants. Other 2025 grants included $10,000 to Assalam Clinic, $10,000 to Imran Khan Cancer Appeal, and $10,000 to Hidaya Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Shariq J Rauf, Hasaan Rauf, and Naila S Rauf as directors.
Rauf & Azeem Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Hasaan Rauf
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Naila S. Rauf
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shariq J. Rauf
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Rauf & Azeem Foundation Inc
How much does Rauf & Azeem Foundation Inc give each year?
Rauf & Azeem Foundation Inc gave $204K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $126K across 19 grants.
What is Rauf & Azeem Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Rauf & Azeem Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,584, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rauf & Azeem Foundation Inc give grants?
Rauf & Azeem Foundation Inc's top state is Texas, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (17%) and New Jersey (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (5 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Rauf & Azeem Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Rauf & Azeem Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Zakat" (31 grants).
Who are Rauf & Azeem Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Rauf & Azeem Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Islamic Medical Association of North America ($26,793), Friends of Indus Hospital ($21,900) and Icna ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rauf & Azeem Foundation Inc?
Rauf & Azeem Foundation Inc reported $119K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $204K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rauf & Azeem Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include providing healthcare, supporting cancer treatment, and carrying out social welfare and emergency-relief work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rauf & Azeem Foundation Inc?
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 Rauf & Azeem Foundation Inc's EIN?
Rauf & Azeem Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4281837. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Rauf & Azeem Foundation Inc 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Rauf & Azeem Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rauf-and-azeem-foundation-inc-morg_6ded9b88ad4d4e23803b0b5f29b9b049
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