The Yaqub Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Established in 2017, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization focused on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors including education, human services, health, and disaster relief.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.8M
-9.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$379K
-49.1% YoY
Grant Count
22
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
-49.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding priorities include:
- General and unrestricted food distribution for needy people
- Medical services and healthcare initiatives
- Disaster preparedness and relief
- Community health programs
- Housing and building support for vulnerable populations
- Medical supplies and equipment
The foundation has demonstrated particular interest in supporting medical facilities and organizations serving underserved populations.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s & Activity:**
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on:
- Illinois
- Texas
- Virginia
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total assets: $1,970,009
- Total revenues: $643,657
- Total expenses: $763,398
- Total grants and contributions: $575,000
- Investment income and dividends: $60,000+ (partial figure available)
Historical Assets:
- 2024: $1,777,160 (per most recent filing)
Staffing:
- 0 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,777,160 | $1,970,009 | $2,074,522 |
| Revenue | $238,959 | $643,657 | $708,649 |
| Expenses | $420,580 | $763,398 | $994,551 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $392,971 | $755,613 | $994,451 |
| Net Investment Income | $62,650 | $61,152 | $8,649 |
| Distributable Amount | $87,733 | $86,605 | $97,965 |
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
125 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdul Yaqub | Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas | 1 | — |
| Henna Yaqub | Dir, VP | 1 | — |
| Salma Yaqub | Dir, VP | 1 | — |
| Zahid Yaqub | Dir, VP | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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