The Saleh Foundation
The Saleh Foundation is a private foundation based in Southfield, Michigan. Its 2025 filing lists contributions to preselected charitable organizations, with grant purposes recorded as “CHARITY.”
The Saleh Foundation at a glance
In short: The Saleh Foundation gave $36K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Michigan. 55% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $36,133
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,285
- +1.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,300
- Total assets
- $174,243
- -16.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Saleh Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O 26300 Telegraph Rd - 2Nd Floor, Southfield, MI 48034
Phone: (248) 359-2300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Saleh Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rahma Relief Fdn ($15K). Together the top 10 received $36K.
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 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 6% to Virginia, 3% to Texas, and 3% to Illinois. Florida is listed as 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Saleh Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) 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 $933; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 45% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 43% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 310% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2018–2025). 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 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2020) to $42K (2019). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rahma Relief Fdn Beverly Hills, MI | Charity | $15,100 |
| Umma Beverly Hills, MI | Chairity | $10,000 |
| Faseelah Farmington Hills, MI | Charity | $3,300 |
| Droplets of Mercy McLean, VA | Charity | $2,000 |
| Muslim Unity Ctr Bloomfield TWP, MI | Charity | $1,305 |
| American Human Right Councel Ahrc Dearborn, MI | Charity | $1,300 |
| The Furqan Project Romeoville, IL | Charity | $1,040 |
| Guidance College Huston, TX | Charity | $1,000 |
| Islamic Cultural Association Farmington Hills, MI | Charity | $828 |
| Basma Boca Raton, FL | Charity | $160 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $174,243 | $1,563 | $36,808 | $36,133 | 11 | $36,133 | $1,563 | — |
| 2024 | $209,488 | — | $33,207 | $32,535 | 10 | $32,535 | — | — |
| 2023 | $242,695 | $1,563 | $28,244 | $27,725 | 13 | $27,725 | $1,563 | — |
| 2022 | $269,376 | $2,685 | $27,117 | $25,300 | 8 | $25,300 | $2,685 | — |
| 2021 | $293,808 | $2,010 | $18,340 | $18,240 | 7 | $18,240 | $2,010 | $5,890 |
| 2020 | $310,138 | $6,419 | $12,017 | $11,300 | 5 | — | $6,419 | $5,013 |
| 2019 | $315,736 | $6,727 | $41,949 | $41,900 | 8 | — | $6,727 | — |
| 2018 | $350,958 | $9,866 | $21,578 | $21,450 | 7 | — | $4,866 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $36,133 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $15,100, with a median grant of $1,300. The largest grants were $15,100 to Rahma Relief Fdn, $10,000 to Umma, $3,300 to Faseelah, $2,000 to Droplets of Mercy, and $1,305 to Muslim Unity Ctr.
Other listed 2025 grants were $1,300 to American Human Right Counc el AHRC, $1,040 to The Furqan Project, $1,000 to Guidance College, $828 to Islamic Cultural Association, $160 to Basma, and $100 to Baitul Maal.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Husain Saleh as president, Patricia Saleh as vice-president, and Ahmed Saleh as secretary.
The Saleh Foundation is led by Husain Saleh, President on every filing since 2018; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Husain Saleh
President
On filings since 2018
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ahmed Saleh
Secretary
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Patricia Saleh
Vice President
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 Saleh Foundation
How much does The Saleh Foundation give each year?
The Saleh Foundation gave $36K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $33K across 10 grants.
What is The Saleh Foundation's typical grant size?
The Saleh Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,300, and its average grant was $3,285, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Saleh Foundation that year got $933 on average.
Where does The Saleh Foundation give grants?
The Saleh Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Beverly Hills, MI (2 grants) and Farmington Hills, MI (2 grants).
Does The Saleh Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on The Saleh Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (10 grants).
Who are The Saleh Foundation's largest grantees?
The Saleh Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Rahma Relief Fdn ($15,100), Umma ($10,000) and Faseelah ($3,300), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Saleh Foundation?
The Saleh Foundation reported $174K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2K.
How do I apply for a grant from The Saleh Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Saleh Foundation's EIN?
The Saleh Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3679147. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Does The Saleh 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.
Data update history
(9)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS November 13, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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