Rehmat Foundation
Rehmat Foundation is a private foundation based in Northville, Michigan, that supports work in education, health care, disaster relief, food assistance, and support for orphans. Its website describes programs and activities in Pakistan as well as support for organizations in the United States.
Rehmat Foundation at a glance
In short: Rehmat Foundation gave $261K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Michigan. 56% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $260,920
- +86.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,496
- +96.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $502,138
- +17.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 56% first-time grantees (10 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (88% 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 Rehmat Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing names Ghulam Qadir MD as the contact and says to see the attached materials for the form and application materials. It lists no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Ghulam Qadir Md
Mailing address: 45724 Tournament Dr, Northville, MI 48168
Phone: (313) 850-3301
Website: https://rehmatqadir.org/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rehmat Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rehmat Foundation Pakistan ($221K). Together the top 10 received $255K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 68 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Northville, Michigan. In 2024, 88% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan; the remaining shares went to recipients in Virginia (4%), Iowa (3%), Illinois (2%), and Texas (2%). Its website describes programs in Pakistan, and the largest 2024 grant was to Rehmat Foundation Pakistan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rehmat Foundation open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 18 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $750 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 $17K (2020) to $362K (2022). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $261K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rehmat Foundation Pakistan Northville, MI | Flood ReliefSupporting public Educationand Womens Empowerment Program | $221,000 |
| Islamic Relief USA Alexandria, VA | YemenOrphan Relief | $8,820 |
| Zafar and Mir Foundation Clive, IA | Cornea transplants | $7,000 |
| (CAIR) Council on American-Islamic Relations Michigan Chapter Canton, MI | General | $5,000 |
| (ICNA) Islamic Circle of North America Relief Oakbrook Terrace, IL | General | $4,000 |
| Saaf Paani Richmond, TX | Water Pumps to provide water for poorin Pakistan | $3,600 |
| Al-Madina Foundation Columbia, MD | General | $2,000 |
| ICNA Relief in Michigan (Muslim Family Services) Hamtramck, MI | General | $2,000 |
| Sound Vision Foundation Chicago, IL | Youth SuicidePrevention Program | $1,000 |
| Darul Wahi Detroit, MI | General | $1,000 |
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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 | $502,138 | $339,716 | $266,326 | $260,920 | 18 | $261,241 | $14,872 |
| 2023 | $428,748 | $348,833 | $147,060 | $140,260 | 19 | $140,493 | $5,108 |
| 2022 | $226,971 | $319,990 | $374,388 | $362,260 | 10 | $374,263 | $3,620 |
| 2021 | $281,368 | $249,126 | $82,469 | $76,510 | 13 | $88,754 | $6,944 |
| 2020 | $115,712 | $129,008 | $23,139 | $16,920 | 8 | — | $1,008 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to enhance the quality of life of individuals and communities by addressing basic and higher needs. Its vision emphasizes partnerships to alleviate poverty, expand educational opportunities, and improve health care, with special emphasis on mental health.
Its website describes medical education and research exchanges between Pakistan and the United States, education support for children in Pakistan, disaster relief, food assistance, orphan support, and health-related activities including vision restoration. The foundation also states that it supports public education through technology, training, and ongoing school support in Pakistan, and provides meals and other food assistance to needy families there.
Examples of organizations it supported in 2024 include Islamic Relief USA, whose stated mission is to provide relief and development without regard to gender, race, or religion; Saaf Paani, which describes its work as providing clean water to poor people in Pakistan; and Darul Wahi, which says it fosters spiritual well-being and supports individuals’ spiritual, personal, and academic lives. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $260,920. Grants ranged from $500 to $221,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest was $221,000 to Rehmat Foundation Pakistan for flood relief, public education, and a women’s empowerment program. Other notable grants included $8,820 to Islamic Relief USA for Yemen orphan relief; $7,000 to Zafar and Mir Foundation for cornea transplants; and $5,000 to the Council on American-Islamic Relations Michigan Chapter for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ghulam Qadir MD as president, treasurer, and director; Huda Zenati as vice president, secretary, and director; and Ahmed Saeed Khan MD, Mohammad Aslam Barra MD, Muhammad Aslam, Arif Seyal MD, Saba Syed MD, Ghulam Rasul Chauhdry MD, and Ayesha Khan MD as directors.
Rehmat Foundation is led by Ghulam Qadir MD, President Treasurer Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ghulam Qadir MD
President Treasurer Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ahmed Saeed Khan MD
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mohammad Aslam Barra MD
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Muhammad Aslam
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arif Seyal MD
Director
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ayesha Khan MD
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ghulam Rasul Chauhdry MD
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Saba Syed MD
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Huda Zenati
Vice President Secretary Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Mohammed Javed Iqbal (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Elyana Hussain (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Muhammad Aamir MD (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Nadia Nasir (2021–2022) — Director
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 Rehmat Foundation
How much does Rehmat Foundation give each year?
Rehmat Foundation gave $261K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $140K across 19 grants.
What is Rehmat Foundation's typical grant size?
Rehmat Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $14,496, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rehmat Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Rehmat Foundation give grants?
Rehmat Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants) and Dearborn, MI (2 grants).
Does Rehmat Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Rehmat Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rehmat Foundation's largest grantees?
Rehmat Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Rehmat Foundation Pakistan ($221,000), Islamic Relief USA ($8,820) and Zafar and Mir Foundation ($7,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rehmat Foundation?
Rehmat Foundation reported $502K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $340K.
What does Rehmat Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to enhance the quality of life of individuals and communities by addressing basic and higher needs. Its vision emphasizes partnerships to alleviate poverty, expand educational opportunities, and improve health care, with special emphasis on mental health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rehmat Foundation?
The filing names Ghulam Qadir MD as the contact and says to see the attached materials for the form and application materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rehmat Foundation's EIN?
Rehmat Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2932047. 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 September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). Rehmat Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rehmat-foundation-morg_84b16f5f9637481db051fcd2c0c90d3f
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