The Gayar Foundation
The Gayar Foundation is a private foundation based in Southfield, Michigan. Its 2024 IRS filing reports charitable grants to organizations in Michigan and other states, including Islamic centers, relief organizations, and other charitable recipients.
The Gayar Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gayar Foundation gave $63K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Michigan. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $63,385
- -14.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,762
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,504,030
- +54.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Gayar Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O 26300 Telegraph Rd-Second Floor, Southfield, MI 48033
Phone: (248) 359-2300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gayar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Flint Islamic Ctr ($20K). Together the top 10 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan. Minnesota and New Jersey each received 8%, while California and Texas each received 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Gayar Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. 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 $63K (2024) to $86K (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $63K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Flint Islamic Ctr Swartz Creek, MI | Charity | $20,435 |
| Grand Blanc Islamic Center Grand Blanc TWP, MI | Charity | $15,450 |
| Life for Relief & Development Southfield, MI | Charity | $5,000 |
| Uossm USA Elk River, MN | Charity | $5,000 |
| United Michiagn Mudlim Association Umma Bloomfield Hills, MI | Charity | $5,000 |
| Africa Relief & Community Develop Clifton, NJ | Charity | $5,000 |
| Alsabeel Masjid Noor Al-Islam San Francisco, CA | Charity | $2,000 |
| Baitulmaal Muslim Charity Irving, TX | Charity | $2,000 |
| Oamr Mosque Flint, MI | Charity | $2,000 |
| Boston Seminary Chelsea, MA | 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 | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,504,030 | $603,935 | $82,670 | $63,385 | 11 | $63,385 | $89,379 |
| 2023 | $975,138 | $-33,023 | $85,697 | $73,900 | 13 | $73,900 | $32,779 |
| 2022 | $1,028,670 | $1,745 | $94,684 | $85,500 | 14 | $85,500 | $14,619 |
| 2021 | $63,365 | — | $11,991 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $1,133,606 | $49,729 | $91,049 | $78,500 | 11 | — | $20,559 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $63,385 across 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $20,435, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest grants were $20,435 to Flint Islamic Ctr and $15,450 to Grand Blanc Islamic Center, both for charity. Other grants included $5,000 each to Life for Relief & Development, UOSSM USA, United Michiagn Mudlim Association, and Africa Relief & Community Develop.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Hesham Gayar as president, Randa Gayar as vice-president, and Omar Gayar as secretary.
The Gayar Foundation is led by Hesham Gayar, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hesham Gayar
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Omar Gayar
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randa Gayar
Vice President
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 Gayar Foundation
How much does The Gayar Foundation give each year?
The Gayar Foundation gave $63K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $74K across 13 grants.
What is The Gayar Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gayar Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,762, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gayar Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Gayar Foundation give grants?
The Gayar Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (8%) and New Jersey (8%).
Does The Gayar Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Gayar Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (11 grants).
Who are The Gayar Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gayar Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Flint Islamic Ctr ($20,435), Grand Blanc Islamic Center ($15,450) and Life for Relief & Development ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gayar Foundation?
The Gayar Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $604K.
How do I apply for a grant from The Gayar Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Gayar Foundation's EIN?
The Gayar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3176739. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Gayar Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 March 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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