The DFL Foundation
The DFL Foundation is a private foundation, based in Southfield, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 4 grants totaling $7K.
The DFL Foundation at a glance
In short: The DFL Foundation gave $7K across 4 grants in 2020 (avg $2K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $6,800
- -16.8% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 4
- -42.9% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $1,700
- +45.7% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $1,650
- Primary geography
- Michigan (74% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The DFL Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Islamic Center of Detroit ($2K). Together the top 4 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $8K (2019). In 2020 it made 4 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic Center of Detroit Detroit, MI | Charity | $2,200 |
| PCRF Irvine, CA | Charity | $1,800 |
| Sadar Fiundation Dearborn, MI | Charity | $1,500 |
| Rahma Relief Foundation Beverly Hills, MI | Charity | $1,300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $2,819 | $7,285 | $6,800 | 4 |
| 2019 | $4,466 | $3,000 | $8,190 | $8,170 | 7 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The DFL Foundation is led by Nesrene Ghani, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Nesrene Ghani
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Hassoun
Vice President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Hassoun
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 DFL Foundation
How much does The DFL Foundation give each year?
The DFL Foundation gave $7K across 4 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $8K across 7 grants.
What is The DFL Foundation's typical grant size?
The DFL Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $1,650, and its average grant was $1,700, across 4 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The DFL Foundation give grants?
The DFL Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (26%).
Does The DFL Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The DFL Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (4 grants).
What is The DFL Foundation's EIN?
The DFL Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0900879. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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