The Syed Foundation
The Syed Foundation is a private foundation based in Bloomfield, Michigan. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in humanitarian aid, relief, education, community development, and support for people with disabilities.
The Syed Foundation at a glance
In short: The Syed Foundation gave $32K across 74 grants in 2024 (avg $426.189), mostly in Michigan. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $31,538
- -43.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 74
- -9.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $426
- -37.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150
- Total assets
- $4,211
- -18.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (18 of 74, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (50% 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 Syed 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. Its filing says to submit materials in writing to the contact named on the filing; awards are restricted by the availability of funds.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states a deadline of two months before the start of the calendar year.
- Deadline
- The filing states a deadline of two months before the start of the calendar year.
- Contact
Application contact: Syed Muhiuddin
Mailing address: 1950 Hillwood Ct, 1950 Hillwood Dr, Bloomfield, MI 48304
Phone: (248) 359-2300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Syed Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was HHRD ($4K). Together the top 10 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
335 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 335 grants of 335 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 50% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 17% to Washington, DC, 7% to Virginia, and 6% each to Illinois and California. These figures describe the locations of grant recipients, not necessarily where their work took place.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 74 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Syed Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 18 of 74 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $661; repeat grants $351. How we count
Medians: $125 first-time, $150 repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 $23K (2020) to $58K (2022). In 2024 it made 74 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HHRD Southfield, MI | Charity | $4,200 |
| Unrwa USA Washington, DC | Charity | $4,100 |
| Dar Al Rahmahhouse of Mercy Detroit, MI | Charity | $2,728 |
| Hasan Foundation Roseville, MI | Charity | $2,600 |
| Islamic Relief Alexandria, VA | Charity | $1,500 |
| Muslim Family Services MFS Detroit, MI | Charity | $1,500 |
| Al Mustafa Trust | Charity | $1,000 |
| Islamic Center of Hawthorne Hawthorne, CA | Charity | $1,000 |
| Ummah Relief Elgin, IL | Charity | $800 |
| Human Development Fund Canton, MI | Charity | $700 |
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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 | $4,211 | $31,250 | $32,195 | $31,538 | 74 | $31,538 | — |
| 2023 | $5,156 | $50,720 | $56,691 | $56,071 | 82 | $56,071 | $401 |
| 2022 | $11,127 | $64,720 | $58,736 | $58,060 | 70 | $58,060 | — |
| 2021 | $5,143 | $38,380 | $35,326 | $34,582 | 62 | $34,582 | — |
| 2020 | $2,089 | $24,220 | $23,490 | $22,744 | 47 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Human Development Fund describes its work as aiding and developing vulnerable people so they can become self-sustaining and escape poverty. FAJR Scientific says it provides surgical care, humanitarian aid, and educational support in low- and middle-income countries. Other supported organizations describe work related to hunger and malnutrition, relief in the Horn of Africa, neighborhood arts and community development, disability inclusion, Islamic education, and education and basic needs for children in Pakistan.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 74 grants totaling $31,538. Grants ranged from $13 to $4,200, with a median of $150. Its largest reported grants included $4,200 to HHRD, $4,100 to UNRWA USA, $2,728 to Dar Al Rahma House of Mercy, $2,600 to Hasan Foundation, and $1,500 each to Islamic Relief and Muslim Family Services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists SYED G MOHIUDDIN as president, SHAZIA SYED as vice president, and SHAMSUDDIN SYED as treasurer.
The Syed Foundation is led by Syed G. Mohiuddin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Syed G. Mohiuddin
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shamsuddin Syed
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shazia Syed
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/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 Syed Foundation
How much does The Syed Foundation give each year?
The Syed Foundation gave $32K across 74 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $56K across 82 grants.
What is The Syed Foundation's typical grant size?
The Syed Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $150, and its average grant was $426, across 74 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Syed Foundation that year got $661 on average.
Where does The Syed Foundation give grants?
The Syed Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (17%) and Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (8 grants), Detroit, MI (5 grants), Canton, MI (5 grants) and Southfield, MI (3 grants).
Does The Syed Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 74 grants with a stated purpose on The Syed Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (72 grants).
Who are The Syed Foundation's largest grantees?
The Syed Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include HHRD ($4,200), Unrwa USA ($4,100) and Dar Al Rahmahhouse of Mercy ($2,728), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Syed Foundation?
The Syed Foundation reported $4K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $31K.
What does The Syed Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Human Development Fund describes its work as aiding and developing vulnerable people so they can become self-sustaining and escape poverty. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Syed 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 Syed Foundation's EIN?
The Syed Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3007449. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Syed 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 August 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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