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THE SYED FOUNDATION

THE SYED FOUNDATION

Bloomfield, MI, US
501(c)3
EIN
26-3007449
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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THE SYED FOUNDATION

Bloomfield, MI, US
501(c)3
EIN
26-3007449
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Syed Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Michigan, Texas, and Virginia. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, providing grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Syed Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$31.5K

2024
Grantees funded
60
Multi-year grantees
57%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

74

Median 1st year grant
$175
Median 2nd year grant
$100
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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Syed G Mohiuddin
Board Member
S
Shamsuddin Syed
Board Member
S
Shazia Syed
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SYED FOUNDATION?
No. THE SYED FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SYED FOUNDATION give?
THE SYED FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, Texas, and Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE SYED FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SYED FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SYED FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE SYED FOUNDATION awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $32 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SYED FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE SYED FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include JAMEEL HASAN FOUNDATION, ISLAMIC RELIEF USA, and Dream of Detroit. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SYED FOUNDATION?
THE SYED FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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