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The Ali and Nihaya Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits primarily in Michigan and Washington, D.C. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it engages in a relationship-based grantmaking process by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
GRAND BLANC ISLAMIC CENTER
$213.1K
88%
AMERICAN OPEN UNIVERSITY
$11.9K
5%

AMERICAN ARAB HERITAGE COUNCIL
$1.5K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$375
Median 2nd year grant
$250
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ALI AND NIHAYA FOUNDATION?
No. ALI AND NIHAYA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ALI AND NIHAYA FOUNDATION give?
ALI AND NIHAYA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan and District Of Columbia. 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 ALI AND NIHAYA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ALI AND NIHAYA 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 ALI AND NIHAYA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ALI AND NIHAYA FOUNDATION awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $27 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ALI AND NIHAYA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ALI AND NIHAYA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include GRAND BLANC ISLAMIC CENTER , AMERICAN OPEN UNIVERSITY, and AMERICAN ARAB HERITAGE COUNCIL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ALI AND NIHAYA FOUNDATION?
ALI AND NIHAYA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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