Samad Foundation
Samad Foundation is a private foundation based in Bothell, Washington. Its 2024 filing states that it is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, and educational purposes, including distributions to organizations qualifying under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code.
Samad Foundation at a glance
In short: Samad Foundation gave $48K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Washington. 100% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $48,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- Average grant
- $4,000
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $1,652,247
- +1.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 100% first-time grantees (12 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (65% 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 Samad Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box -963, Bothell, WA 98041
Phone: (206) 914-2361
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Samad Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mihraab Foundation ($15K). Together the top 10 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 60 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Washington (65%), Virginia (21%), New Jersey (10%), and Pennsylvania (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Samad Foundation open to new grantees?
100%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 12 grantees (100%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K. How we count
- Giving fell 95% from 2021 to 2024. Method
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 $40K (2020) to $884K (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mihraab Foundation Lynnwood, WA | Education | $15,000 |
| Afghan Association of Puget Sound Lynnwood, WA | Food and Others | $5,000 |
| Friends of Indus Hospital Inc Teaneck, NJ | Medical & Health Care | $5,000 |
| Ir USA Alexandria, VA | Food & Medecine for Poor | $5,000 |
| Muslim Aid USA McLean, VA | Foods & Otehr | $5,000 |
| Abubakr Islamic Center Tukwila, WA | Education | $4,000 |
| Umar Al Farooq Mosque Mountlake Terr, WA | Education | $3,000 |
| Al Huda Islamic CNTER -Kent Kent, WA | Education | $2,000 |
| Al Karim Islamic Center Seattle, WA | Education | $1,000 |
| Muslim American Youth Foundation Burien, WA | Education | $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 | $1,652,247 | $53,796 | $70,048 | $48,000 | 12 | $49,583 | $33,331 |
| 2023 | $1,624,600 | $13,172 | $860 | — | — | $860 | $13,172 |
| 2022 | $1,612,288 | $870 | $96,286 | $94,850 | 11 | $96,268 | $852 |
| 2021 | $1,707,704 | $1,009,783 | $890,505 | $883,998 | 24 | $890,464 | $1,330 |
| 2020 | $1,598,426 | $2,964 | $40,023 | $39,983 | 13 | — | $2,924 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purposes are charitable, religious, and educational. Its 2024 grants include support for education, food and other assistance, medical and health care, and housing.
Among its 2024 grantees, MIHRAAB FOUNDATION says its mission is to promote a traditional understanding of Islam in a Western context and provide religious, educational, and social services to its local community. FRIENDS OF INDUS HOSPITAL INC says it aims to provide free, comprehensive, quality healthcare through the Indus Hospital and Health Network. MUSLIM AMERICAN YOUTH FOUNDATION says it aims to create and operate a facility for youth education, enrichment, and enlightenment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $48,000 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median grant of $3,500. Notable grants included $15,000 to MIHRAAB FOUNDATION, $5,000 each to AFGHAN ASSOCIATION OF PUGET SOUND, FRIENDS OF INDUS HOSPITAL INC, IR USA, and MUSLIM AID USA, and $4,000 to ABUBAKR ISLAMIC CENTER.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists EJAZ SAMAD as president and RIZWAN SAMAD, HARIS MOHAMMAD, ARIF SAMAD, RUFI MALLICK, and NADEEM AMMAN as directors.
Samad Foundation is led by Ejaz Samad, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ejaz Samad
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arif Samad
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Haris Mohammad
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nadeem Amman
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rizwan Samad
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rufi Mallick
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
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 Samad Foundation
How much does Samad Foundation give each year?
Samad Foundation gave $48K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Samad Foundation's typical grant size?
Samad Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,500, and its average grant was $4,000, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Samad Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Samad Foundation give grants?
Samad Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (21%) and New Jersey (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lynnwood, WA (2 grants).
Does Samad Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Samad Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (6 grants).
Who are Samad Foundation's largest grantees?
Samad Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mihraab Foundation ($15,000), Afghan Association of Puget Sound ($5,000) and Friends of Indus Hospital Inc ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Samad Foundation?
Samad Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $54K.
What does Samad Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purposes are charitable, religious, and educational. Its 2024 grants include support for education, food and other assistance, medical and health care, and housing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Samad Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Samad Foundation's EIN?
Samad Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3118183. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Samad Foundation 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Samad Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/samad-foundation-morg_c203f2441deb4e2cb9df8cff60347fe6
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