The Al-Azem Foundation
The Al-Azem Foundation is a private foundation, based in Southfield, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $886K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $31K.
The Al-Azem Foundation at a glance
In short: The Al-Azem Foundation gave $50K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $49,955
- +20.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,244
- +35.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $885,822
- +18.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Al-Azem Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Beverly Hills Academy ($20K). Together the top 8 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Al-Azem Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out 154% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $36K (2022) to $53K (2021). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beverly Hills Academy Beverly Hills, MI | Education | $20,000 |
| Mercy USA Plymouth, MI | Charity | $8,955 |
| Unity Production Foundation Potomac Falls, VA | Charity | $8,000 |
| Sunrise USA Ramsey, NJ | Charity | $6,000 |
| Rahma Relief Foundation Beverly Hills, MI | Charity | $3,000 |
| Syrian American Medical Association Sams Washington, DC | Charity | $2,000 |
| Muslim Unity Ctr MUC Bloomfield Hills, MI | Charity | $1,000 |
| American Muslim Center AMC Dearborn, MI | Cgarity | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $885,822 | $191,128 | $50,934 | $49,955 | 8 | $49,955 | $31,128 | — |
| 2023 | $745,628 | $168,420 | $42,410 | $41,580 | 9 | $41,580 | $18,420 | — |
| 2022 | $619,618 | $181,449 | $36,836 | $35,565 | 8 | $35,565 | $1,449 | $23,029 |
| 2021 | $475,005 | $289,898 | $53,919 | $53,380 | 4 | $53,380 | $18,599 | — |
| 2020 | $713,634 | $315,631 | $40,380 | $39,550 | 8 | — | $8,560 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Al-Azem Foundation is led by Imad Al-Azem MD, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Imad Al-Azem MD
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kareem Al-Azem
Secertary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Raida-Azem Md
Vic-Presiden
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 The Al-Azem Foundation
How much does The Al-Azem Foundation give each year?
The Al-Azem Foundation gave $50K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $42K across 9 grants.
What is The Al-Azem Foundation's typical grant size?
The Al-Azem Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,500, and its average grant was $6,244, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Al-Azem Foundation give grants?
The Al-Azem Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (16%) and New Jersey (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Beverly Hills, MI (2 grants).
Does The Al-Azem Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Al-Azem Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (6 grants).
Who are The Al-Azem Foundation's largest grantees?
The Al-Azem Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Beverly Hills Academy ($20,000), Mercy USA ($8,955) and Unity Production Foundation ($8,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Al-Azem Foundation?
The Al-Azem Foundation reported $886K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $191K.
What is The Al-Azem Foundation's EIN?
The Al-Azem Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3440690. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 August 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Al-Azem Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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