The Dana-Z Foundation
The Dana-Z Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bloomfield Hills, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $75K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $44K.
The Dana-Z Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dana-Z Foundation gave $44K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $43,500
- -11.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,214
- -24.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $74,734
- -36.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (94% 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 Dana-Z Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Med Global ($25K). Together the top 7 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Dana-Z Foundation gives
- Giving grew 169% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $11K (2020) to $63K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Med Global Farmington, MI | Charity | $25,000 |
| American Muslim Society Dearborn, MI | Charity | $5,000 |
| The Quran Institute of America Franklin, MI | Charity | $5,000 |
| Sac Ypsilanti, MI | Charity | $5,000 |
| Pure Hands Plano, TX | Charity | $1,500 |
| Umma Foundation Brooklyn, NY | Charity | $1,000 |
| Islamic Cultural Association Franklin, MI | Charity | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $74,734 | $2,000 | $43,500 | $43,500 | 7 | $43,500 | $4,042 |
| 2023 | $117,599 | — | $49,225 | $49,225 | 6 | $49,225 | $7,277 |
| 2022 | $186,824 | — | $63,914 | $62,500 | 11 | $63,914 | $9,915 |
| 2021 | $241,324 | $49,041 | $17,998 | $16,200 | 6 | $17,998 | $8,162 |
| 2020 | $219,695 | — | $11,020 | $11,000 | 3 | — | $114 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dana-Z Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Dana-Z Foundation is led by Opada Alzohaili President, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Opada Alzohaili President
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hala Alkhatib Vice Presi
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 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 The Dana-Z Foundation
How much does The Dana-Z Foundation give each year?
The Dana-Z Foundation gave $44K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $49K across 6 grants.
What is The Dana-Z Foundation's typical grant size?
The Dana-Z Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,214, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Dana-Z Foundation give grants?
The Dana-Z Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Franklin, MI (2 grants).
Does The Dana-Z Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Dana-Z Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (7 grants).
Who are The Dana-Z Foundation's largest grantees?
The Dana-Z Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Med Global ($25,000), American Muslim Society ($5,000) and The Quran Institute of America ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Dana-Z Foundation?
The Dana-Z Foundation reported $75K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Dana-Z Foundation's EIN?
The Dana-Z Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0887540. 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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