Mushtaq H Merchant Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyDeer Park, Illinois · EIN 36-4334711 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$111K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$4.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
63% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iman Mahdi Association of Marjaey | Dearborn, MI | Religious services and community sup | $100,000 |
| Islamic Education Center | Glendale Heights, IL | Religious services and community sup | $5,000 |
| Al Baqee Foundation | Chicago, IL | Protection & restoration of islam he | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Medical services for the needy | $1,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Geneva, IL | Providing food for the needy | $1,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | Memphis, TN | Providing medical services for needy | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Reno, NV | Providing shelter for the needy | $1,000 |
| Amnesty Leadership Group | New York, NY | Providing investigation for human ri | $500 |
| Fraternite Notre Dame | Chicago, IL | Support notre dame students | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood | Washinton, DC | Support purdue through alumni | $100 |
| Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN | Provides quality reporductive health | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $111,200 | 11 |
| 2024 | $222,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $210,500 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622339349100312
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4334711
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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