The Symn Foundation
The Symn Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Bloomfield Hills, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $307K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $154K. Net investment income was $5K.
The Symn Foundation at a glance
In short: The Symn Foundation gave $154K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $153,870
- -28.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,234
- -46.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,570
- Total assets
- $307,380
- -23.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Symn Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rahma Worldwide Aid and Development ($105K). Together the top 8 received $154K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 35 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Symn Foundation gives
- Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2022) to $214K (2023). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $154K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rahma Worldwide Aid and Development Beverly Hills, MI | Charity | $105,100 |
| ICA Farmington Hills, MI | Charity | $13,205 |
| Miftaah Institute Warren, MI | Charity | $10,230 |
| Cair Michigan Canton, MI | Charity | $10,000 |
| Untied Michiagn Muslim Umma Bloomfield Hills, MI | Charity | $5,140 |
| Sams Foundation Washington, DC | Charity | $5,000 |
| Med Global Rolling Meadows, IL | Charity | $5,000 |
| Muslim Community Mosque MCM Farmingtom Hills, MI | Charity | $195 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $307,380 | $60,250 | $156,437 | $153,870 | 8 | $153,870 | $5,250 | — |
| 2023 | $403,567 | $153,901 | $218,142 | $214,005 | 6 | $214,005 | $80 | — |
| 2022 | $467,808 | $103,376 | $35,429 | $34,465 | 4 | $34,465 | $13,376 | — |
| 2021 | $399,861 | $58,239 | $113,972 | $113,952 | 8 | $113,952 | $3,236 | $6,525 |
| 2020 | $455,594 | $249,905 | $71,570 | $71,480 | 9 | — | $17,905 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Symn Foundation is led by Muwaffak Abdulhak, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Muwaffak Abdulhak
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nuha Alfahham
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Iman Alnajar
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Yaman Abdulhak (2020–2021) — Treasurer
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 Symn Foundation
How much does The Symn Foundation give each year?
The Symn Foundation gave $154K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $214K across 6 grants.
What is The Symn Foundation's typical grant size?
The Symn Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,570, and its average grant was $19,234, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Symn Foundation give grants?
The Symn Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Symn Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Symn Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (8 grants).
Who are The Symn Foundation's largest grantees?
The Symn Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Rahma Worldwide Aid and Development ($105,100), ICA ($13,205) and Miftaah Institute ($10,230), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Symn Foundation?
The Symn Foundation reported $307K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $60K.
What is The Symn Foundation?
The Symn Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Bloomfield Hills, MI. It holds $307K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Symn Foundation's EIN?
The Symn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1562253. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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