The Abu Akeel Foundation
The Abu Akeel Foundation is a private foundation, based in Troy, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $47K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 8 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $27.
The Abu Akeel Foundation at a glance
In short: The Abu Akeel Foundation gave $5K across 8 grants in 2023 (avg $650), top state Texas. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $5,200
- -79.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 8
- -75.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $650
- -17.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $47,419
- -3.0% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Texas (38% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
Who The Abu Akeel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Muslim Legal Fund of America ($1K). Together the top 8 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 110 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Abu Akeel Foundation gives
- Giving fell 80% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $30K (2021). In 2023 it made 8 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim Legal Fund of America Richardson, TX | Community Services | $1,000 |
| Quran Institute of America Detroit, MI | Education | $1,000 |
| Sound Vision Foundation Chicago, IL | Educational | $1,000 |
| Sudanese American Physicians Association Plano, TX | Educational | $1,000 |
| Syrian American Medical Society Foundation Washington, DC | Humanitarian Services | $1,000 |
| Icna Almarkaz Masjid Fort Lauderdale, FL | Community Services | $100 |
| National Wildlife Federation Reston, VA | Educational | $50 |
| South Florida PBS Boynton Beach, FL | Educational | $50 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $47,419 | $3,350 | $5,680 | $5,200 | 8 | $5,200 | $27 |
| 2022 | $48,896 | $30,016 | $26,080 | $25,255 | 32 | $25,255 | $6 |
| 2021 | $47,018 | $48,433 | $30,490 | $29,700 | 37 | $29,700 | $26 |
| 2020 | $29,309 | $20,300 | $26,815 | $25,700 | 33 | — | $1 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Abu Akeel Foundation is led by Hadi A. Akeel, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Hadi A. Akeel
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nezar Akeel
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shereef Akeel
Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 The Abu Akeel Foundation
How much does The Abu Akeel Foundation give each year?
The Abu Akeel Foundation gave $5K across 8 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $25K across 32 grants.
What is The Abu Akeel Foundation's typical grant size?
The Abu Akeel Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $1,000, and its average grant was $650, across 8 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Abu Akeel Foundation give grants?
The Abu Akeel Foundation's top state is Texas, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Michigan (19%) and Illinois (19%).
Does The Abu Akeel Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Abu Akeel Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (4 grants).
Who are The Abu Akeel Foundation's largest grantees?
The Abu Akeel Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Muslim Legal Fund of America ($1,000), Quran Institute of America ($1,000) and Sound Vision Foundation ($1,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is The Abu Akeel Foundation?
The Abu Akeel Foundation reported $47K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $3K.
What is The Abu Akeel Foundation's EIN?
The Abu Akeel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3470704. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 24, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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