Waheed and Raana Akbar Waqf
The Waheed and Raana Akbar Waqf is a private foundation based in Saginaw, Michigan. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including education, quality of life, skills development, shelter, meals, and community support.
Waheed and Raana Akbar Waqf at a glance
In short: Waheed and Raana Akbar Waqf gave $86K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $85,900
- +72.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,727
- +38.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $857,029
- +98.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Waheed and Raana Akbar Waqf
- 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. The filing does not specify application materials or a process for organizations to seek consideration.
- Contact
Mailing address: 406 N Hamilton St, Saginaw, MI 48602
Phone: (989) 274-2998
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Waheed and Raana Akbar Waqf funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Saginaw Valley State Univ Foundatio ($26K). Together the top 10 received $83K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 29% to recipients in Massachusetts. The remaining reported shares were New York (2%), Iowa (1%), and Tennessee (0%). The largest grants went to organizations in Michigan and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Waheed and Raana Akbar Waqf gives
- 40% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2024) to $86K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saginaw Valley State Univ Foundatio University Ctr, MI | Education | $26,000 |
| I Care Fund America Inc Boston, MA | Improve Quality of Life | $25,000 |
| Well of Saginaw Saginaw, MI | Skills Development | $11,500 |
| Delta College University Center, MI | Education | $10,000 |
| Islamic Center of Saginaw Saginaw, MI | Promote Peace | $3,750 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society New York, NY | Extend & Improve Lives | $2,000 |
| Mustard Seed Shelter Saginaw, MI | Women's Homelessness | $1,500 |
| East Side Soup Kitchen Saginaw, MI | Meals & Hope | $1,000 |
| Emmaus House of Saginaw Saginaw, MI | Womens Shelter | $1,000 |
| Zafar and Mir Foundation West Des Moines, IA | Gift of Sight | $1,000 |
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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 | $857,029 | $163,536 | $96,018 | $85,900 | 15 | $85,900 | $13,975 | — |
| 2024 | $430,985 | $137,141 | $53,474 | $49,750 | 12 | $49,750 | $6,574 | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $424 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included educational support and speakers for students and area residents, support for skills development after release from jail, and contributions to organizations addressing meals, transitional housing, survivor support, and land and water conservation.
The grantees describe their own work as follows: East Side Soup Kitchen provides weekday lunches and after-school meals; Emmaus House of Saginaw provides a temporary home for women, especially those coming from jail, prison, or rehabilitation; Underground Railroad empowers survivors and promotes safety and respect; and Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy works to conserve land and water resources in the Saginaw Bay watershed.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $85,900. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $26,000, with a median of $1,000.
The largest reported grants included $26,000 to Saginaw Valley State University Foundation for education, $25,000 to I Care Fund America for quality-of-life support, $11,500 to Well of Saginaw for skills development, and $10,000 to Delta College for education. Other reported grants included $3,750 to Islamic Center of Saginaw, $2,000 to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, $1,500 to Mustard Seed Shelter, and $1,000 each to East Side Soup Kitchen, Emmaus House of Saginaw, Zafar and Mir Foundation, and Tri-Star Charitable Foundation. Underground Railroad received $750.
The foundation’s filing says it provided cash support to Saginaw Valley State University Foundation for educational support and speakers available to students and area residents. It also says I Care Fund America received $25,000 for its stated work to improve quality of life for underprivileged Pakistanis, and Well of Saginaw received $11,500 to assist with skills development for people after release from jail.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Waheed Akbar as president and Amna Akbar, Zainab Akbar, and Ahmed A Akbar as directors.
Waheed and Raana Akbar Waqf is led by Waheed Akbar, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Waheed Akbar
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ahmed A. Akbar
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Amna Akbar
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Zainab Akbar
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Waheed and Raana Akbar Waqf
How much does Waheed and Raana Akbar Waqf give each year?
Waheed and Raana Akbar Waqf gave $86K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 12 grants.
What is Waheed and Raana Akbar Waqf's typical grant size?
Waheed and Raana Akbar Waqf's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,727, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Waheed and Raana Akbar Waqf give grants?
Waheed and Raana Akbar Waqf gives mostly in Michigan: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were Saginaw, MI (8 grants).
Does Waheed and Raana Akbar Waqf give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Waheed and Raana Akbar Waqf's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Waheed and Raana Akbar Waqf's largest grantees?
Waheed and Raana Akbar Waqf's largest 2025 grantees include Saginaw Valley State Univ Foundatio ($26,000), I Care Fund America Inc ($25,000) and Well of Saginaw ($11,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Waheed and Raana Akbar Waqf?
Waheed and Raana Akbar Waqf reported $857K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $164K.
What does Waheed and Raana Akbar Waqf fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Waheed and Raana Akbar Waqf?
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 Waheed and Raana Akbar Waqf's EIN?
Waheed and Raana Akbar Waqf's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3886400. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Waheed and Raana Akbar Waqf 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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