The Al-Harastani Foundation
The Al-Harastani Foundation is a private foundation based in Flushing, Michigan. It reported making 15 grants totaling $120,508 in 2024, with listed grants to charitable organizations in several states.
The Al-Harastani Foundation at a glance
In short: The Al-Harastani Foundation gave $121K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state Michigan. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $120,508
- -25.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +36.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,034
- -45.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,193,962
- -8.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (6 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (44% 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 The Al-Harastani Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The 2024 filing names Mohammed Al Harastani as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Mohammed Al Harastani
Mailing address: 6034 Covered Wagons Trl, Flint, MI 48532
Phone: (313) 253-0161
Email: sukaina@mytaxcorp.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Al-Harastani Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Flint Islamic Center ($31K). Together the top 10 received $103K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 70 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan (44%), Illinois (18%), Texas (17%), New Jersey (12%), and Washington, DC (4%). The listed grants also include a recipient in Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Al-Harastani Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 15 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). 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 $121K (2024) to $162K (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $121K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Flint Islamic Center Swartz Creek, MI | Charity | $31,008 |
| Swaisa Little Falls, NJ | Charity | $15,000 |
| Med Global Chicago Ridge, IL | Charity | $11,000 |
| Yaqeen Irving, TX | Charity | $10,500 |
| Ghiras Alnadha Flushing, MI | Charity | $10,000 |
| Cair Washington, DC | Charity | $5,000 |
| Life Southfield, MI | Charity | $5,000 |
| Mi Islamic Institute Warren, MI | Charity | $5,000 |
| Hope for Development and Reflief Willowbrook, IL | Charity | $5,000 |
| Mercy Without Limits Overland Park, KS | Charity | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,193,962 | $6,211 | $120,869 | $120,508 | 15 | $120,508 | $6,211 |
| 2023 | $1,308,620 | $362,077 | $162,297 | $161,715 | 11 | $161,715 | $12,077 |
| 2022 | $1,108,840 | $318 | $150,185 | $148,389 | 13 | $148,389 | $318 |
| 2021 | $1,258,707 | $550,293 | $145,215 | $142,830 | 17 | $142,830 | $293 |
| 2020 | $853,629 | $200,913 | $126,861 | $126,000 | 14 | — | $913 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions include Mercy Without Limits’ work to educate and empower women and children, and the Indian American Muslim Council’s work to promote pluralism, tolerance, and respect for human rights.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $120,508 through 15 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $31,008, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest listed grants were $31,008 to Flint Islamic Center, $15,000 to SWAISA, $11,000 to MED Global, $10,500 to Yaqeen, and $10,000 to Ghiras Alnadha. Other listed recipients included CAIR, LIFE, MI Islamic Institute, Hope for Development and Reflief, Mercy Without Limits, Palestinian Student Scholarship, and Sudanese American Physician, each receiving $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mohammad Al Harastani as president, Maiada Al Masri as vice preside, and Sami Al Harastani as treasurer.
The Al-Harastani Foundation is led by Mohammad Al Harastani, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mohammad Al Harastani
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maiada Al Masri
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sami Al Harastani
Treasurer
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-Harastani Foundation
How much does The Al-Harastani Foundation give each year?
The Al-Harastani Foundation gave $121K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $162K across 11 grants.
What is The Al-Harastani Foundation's typical grant size?
The Al-Harastani Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,034, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Al-Harastani Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Al-Harastani Foundation give grants?
The Al-Harastani Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (18%) and Texas (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Irving, TX (2 grants).
Does The Al-Harastani Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Al-Harastani Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (15 grants).
Who are The Al-Harastani Foundation's largest grantees?
The Al-Harastani Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Flint Islamic Center ($31,008), Swaisa ($15,000) and Med Global ($11,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Al-Harastani Foundation?
The Al-Harastani Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $6K.
What does The Al-Harastani Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Al-Harastani Foundation?
The foundation 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 The Al-Harastani Foundation's EIN?
The Al-Harastani Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3689101. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Al-Harastani 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 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Al-Harastani Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-al-harastani-foundation-morg_0ddc249e1311432fa5ee4846bf5ef479
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