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The Syed Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on building relationships with its grantees, providing a total of $31.5K in grants to 60 nonprofits in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on an invitation-only basis for funding opportunities. Nonprofits interested in engaging with The Syed Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
JAMEEL HASAN FOUNDATION
Houston, TX
$38.1K
10%
ISLAMIC RELIEF USA
Alexandria, VA
$27.1K
7%

Dream of Detroit
Detroit, MI
$15.2K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
74
Median 1st year grant
$175
Median 2nd year grant
$100
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
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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