The Bitar Foundatiuon
The Bitar Foundatiuon is a private foundation, based in Southfield, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $483K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $19K.
The Bitar Foundatiuon at a glance
In short: The Bitar Foundatiuon gave $19K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,620
- -13.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,103
- +29.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $483,030
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (53% 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 Bitar Foundatiuon funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Islamic Culture ($6K). Together the top 6 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Bitar Foundatiuon gives
- Giving fell 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 211% 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 $19K (2024) to $34K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic Culture St Clair Shoers, MI | Charity | $5,550 |
| Islamic Relief Alexanderia, VA | Charity | $3,250 |
| Med Global Rolling Meadows, IL | Charity | $3,000 |
| Guidance College Houston, TX | Charity | $2,500 |
| Lunch Good Detroit, MI | Charity | $2,320 |
| Umma Beverly Hills, MI | Chairety | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $483,030 | $28,800 | $55,201 | $18,620 | 6 | $18,620 | — |
| 2023 | $515,710 | $28,080 | $51,197 | $21,595 | 9 | $21,595 | — |
| 2022 | $532,548 | $26,850 | $69,357 | $33,693 | 9 | $33,693 | — |
| 2021 | $575,055 | $28,000 | $60,503 | $27,225 | 6 | $27,225 | $12,908 |
| 2020 | $607,558 | $25,775 | $59,352 | $27,401 | 15 | — | $13,398 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bitar Foundatiuon is led by Mohamed Bitar, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mohamed Bitar
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mazan Tayyen
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Obaidah Bitar
Secretary
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 Bitar Foundatiuon
How much does The Bitar Foundatiuon give each year?
The Bitar Foundatiuon gave $19K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 9 grants.
What is The Bitar Foundatiuon's typical grant size?
The Bitar Foundatiuon's median grant in 2024 was $2,750, and its average grant was $3,103, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bitar Foundatiuon give grants?
The Bitar Foundatiuon gives mostly in Michigan: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (17%) and Illinois (16%).
Does The Bitar Foundatiuon give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Bitar Foundatiuon's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (5 grants).
Who are The Bitar Foundatiuon's largest grantees?
The Bitar Foundatiuon's largest 2024 grantees include Islamic Culture ($5,550), Islamic Relief ($3,250) and Med Global ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Bitar Foundatiuon?
The Bitar Foundatiuon reported $483K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $29K.
What is The Bitar Foundatiuon's EIN?
The Bitar Foundatiuon's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8709362. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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