The Noor Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $120K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.2M
-2.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$120K
-48.8% YoY
Grant Count
16
-20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-36.0% YoY
About The Noor Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Noor Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $120K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,176,130 | $21,611,617 | $21,607,931 |
| Revenue | $2,773,590 | $2,492,971 | $3,215,950 |
| Expenses | $3,262,558 | $2,482,019 | $2,485,360 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,078,267 | $1,354,128 | $1,082,245 |
| Net Investment Income | — | $526,595 | $102,446 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Pure Hands for Mankind Inc ($30,000), United Hands Relief ($20,000), ISGH Masjib At Taqwa ($17,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Hands for Mankind Inc Plano, TX | General support | $30,000 |
| United Hands Relief Arlington, TX | General support | $20,000 |
| ISGH Masjib At Taqwa Sugar Land, TX | General support | $17,500 |
| Masjid Ul Mumineen Houston, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| ISGH Masjib As Sabireen Stafford, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| The Righous Foundation Houston, TX | General support | $7,500 |
| Houston Quran Academy Inc Houston, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Texas Arabic Academy Inc Houston, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Ousseynou Hussein Houston, TX | Hardship assistance | $4,000 |
| Amal el Mahmoudi Houston, TX | Hardship assistance | $3,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hakeem Olajuwon | President | 1 | — |
| Abdurrahman Adesokan | Director | 1 | — |
| Jamal Asafi | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Noor Foundation?
The Noor Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds $21.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Noor Foundation?
As of 2024, The Noor Foundation holds $21.2M in total assets with $2.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 16 grants totaling $120K in 2024.
Where does The Noor Foundation operate?
The Noor Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Indiana, Michigan, New Jersey, Texas.
What size grants does The Noor Foundation award?
In 2024, The Noor Foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $120K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Noor Foundation's EIN?
The Noor Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0626200. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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