The Hafeez Foundation
The Hafeez Foundation is a private foundation based in Southfield, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including education and charity recipients.
The Hafeez Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hafeez Foundation gave $9K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $516.667), mostly in California. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,300
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $517
- -3.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $70,012
- -61.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (54% 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 Hafeez 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, 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 Hafeez Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Zaytuna College ($5K). Together the top 10 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 86 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in several states. The largest shares went to California (54%), Illinois (22%), and Michigan (9%); the remaining listed shares were Washington, DC (7%) and Virginia (3%). These figures describe recipient locations, not a stated geographic eligibility policy.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Hafeez Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 18 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 253% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $9K (2023) to $11K (2022). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Zaytuna College Berkeley, CA | Education | $5,000 |
| Zakat Bridgeway, IL | Charity | $2,000 |
| American Education Trust Washington, DC | Education | $500 |
| Huda Clinic Detroit, MI | Charity | $250 |
| The Muslim Center Detroit, MI | Charity | $250 |
| Islamic Relief USA Alexandria, VA | Charity | $250 |
| Mercy-USA Plymouth, MI | Charity | $150 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | Charity | $150 |
| Amnesty International West Bloomfield, MI | Charity | $100 |
| Cair Washington, DC | Charity | $100 |
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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 | $70,012 | $-103,923 | $9,336 | $9,300 | 18 | $9,300 | $3,678 |
| 2023 | $183,271 | $-20,214 | $9,120 | $9,120 | 17 | $9,120 | $9,252 |
| 2022 | $212,641 | $-25,104 | $11,056 | $10,976 | 17 | $10,976 | $8,612 |
| 2021 | $248,801 | $-81,277 | $10,067 | $9,490 | 17 | $9,490 | $14,503 |
| 2020 | $340,145 | $3,045 | $10,021 | $9,985 | 17 | — | $15,077 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hafeez Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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 included support for education and charitable organizations. Among its grantees, Zaytuna College says it aims to prepare leaders grounded in the Islamic scholarly tradition; Islamic Relief USA says it provides relief and development; and Habitat for Humanity says it seeks to address poverty housing and access to decent shelter. Other supported organizations describe work in human rights, food access, wildlife conservation, and land and water conservation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $9,300. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $5,000, with a median of $100. The largest grants included $5,000 to Zaytuna College for education and $2,000 to Zakat (Bridgeway) for charity. Other listed grants included $500 to American Education Trust, $250 each to Huda Clinic, The Muslim Center, and Islamic Relief USA, and $150 each to Mercy-USA and St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Wasif Hafeez as president, Yasmeen Hafeez as treasury, and Sasa Hafeez as secretary.
The Hafeez Foundation is led by Wasif Hafeez, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wasif Hafeez
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sasa Hafeez
Secrtary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yasmeen Hafeez
Treasury
On filings since 2023
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 Hafeez Foundation
How much does The Hafeez Foundation give each year?
The Hafeez Foundation gave $9K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9K across 17 grants.
What is The Hafeez Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hafeez Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100, and its average grant was $517, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Hafeez Foundation give grants?
The Hafeez Foundation gives mostly in California: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (22%) and Michigan (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants), Detroit, MI (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Hafeez Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on The Hafeez Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (16 grants).
Who are The Hafeez Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hafeez Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Zaytuna College ($5,000), Zakat ($2,000) and American Education Trust ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Hafeez Foundation?
The Hafeez Foundation reported $70K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Hafeez Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for education and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hafeez 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 Hafeez Foundation's EIN?
The Hafeez Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0663835. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Hafeez 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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