Sanaam Foundation
Sanaam Foundation is a private foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its 2024 grants supported education and tuition assistance, mosque expenses, poverty alleviation, charity, and other forms of assistance.
Sanaam Foundation at a glance
In short: Sanaam Foundation gave $49K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $48,712
- -24.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,436
- -20.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,800
- Total assets
- $5,692
- -63.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sanaam Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should contact Sanaam Foundation and provide all necessary paperwork, such as invoices and agreements, along with a community reference. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Sanaam Foundation
Mailing address: 6565 E Thomas Road Unit 1069, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: (847) 208-5204
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sanaam Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Isns ($6K). Together the top 2 received $12K.
Organizations only. It also paid 18 grants to individuals ($36,337), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 85 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 11% to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sanaam Foundation gives
- Giving grew 87% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2020) to $64K (2023). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 18 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $36,337 |
| Isns Rolling Meadows, IL | Mosque | $6,200 |
| Sisters Nurturing Sisters NA, IL | Poverty Alleviation | $6,175 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,692 | $39,000 | $48,722 | $48,712 | 20 | $48,712 |
| 2023 | $15,415 | $23,700 | $74,095 | $64,487 | 21 | $64,487 |
| 2022 | $65,809 | $95,000 | $39,537 | $39,396 | 16 | $39,396 |
| 2021 | $10,345 | $30,400 | $26,060 | $26,050 | 12 | $26,050 |
| 2020 | $6,005 | $30,400 | $25,693 | $25,683 | 16 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $48,712. Grant amounts ranged from $212 to $7,510, with a median of $1,800. Larger grants included $6,200 to ISNS for a mosque, $6,175 to Sisters Nurturing Sisters for poverty alleviation, $6,000 to Islamic Institue of Urban affairs for masjid expenses, and $5,000 to Polaris Foundation for education. The foundation also made a $7,510 tuition assistance grant to an individual recipient.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Farzana Motiwala-Moinuddin as president, Faiz Motiwala-Moinuddin as vice president, and Yasmin Motiwala as secretary.
Sanaam Foundation is led by Farzana Motiwala-Moinuddin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Farzana Motiwala-Moinuddin
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Faiz Motiwala-Moinuddin
Vice President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yasmin Motiwala
Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 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 Sanaam Foundation
How much does Sanaam Foundation give each year?
Sanaam Foundation gave $49K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $64K across 21 grants.
What is Sanaam Foundation's typical grant size?
Sanaam Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,800, and its average grant was $2,436, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sanaam Foundation give grants?
Sanaam Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (11%).
Does Sanaam Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Sanaam Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (7 grants).
How large is Sanaam Foundation?
Sanaam Foundation reported $6K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $39K.
How do I apply for a grant from Sanaam Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sanaam Foundation's EIN?
Sanaam Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1583737. 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.
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 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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