The Al-Ameen Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 95-4698812 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$893K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$12,000
Total assets$24.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $53,700.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
31% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust WFDAF | Jenkintown, PA | Provide educational resources to underprivileged children | $300,000 |
| MPAC Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Promote education for human rights and islam teachings | $170,000 |
| New Horizon School Westside | Los Angeles, CA | Provide educational resources | $104,400 |
| UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Islamic studies | $75,000 |
| UBS Optimus Foundation | SZ | Children empowerment | $53,700 |
| Rahma Center | Lake Forest, CA | Prayer space | $50,000 |
| New Horizon School - Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Provide educational resources | $47,100 |
| Other grants under 5000 each | Various, CA | Various other charitable purposes | $15,930 |
| Scipper USA | Los Angeles, CA | Spinal cord injury project | $15,000 |
| New Horizon School Pasadena | Pasadena, CA | Provide educational resources | $12,000 |
| Islamic Center of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Iftar/History project | $10,000 |
| Kinder USA | Dallas, TX | Children emergency relief fund | $7,500 |
| National Institute of Child Health | Karachi, PK | Provide healthcare for children in underserved communities | $7,000 |
| Developments in Literacy | Irvine, CA | Provide education and empowerment to disadvantaged students | $5,000 |
| Shine Humanity | Irvine, CA | Healthcare for underserved communities | $5,000 |
| The Citizens Foundation | Houston, TX | Provide education for underprivileged children | $5,000 |
| Zindagi Trust | Orlando, FL | Provide education to underprivileged children | $5,000 |
| Daffodil Studios | Tysons Corner, VA | Films that compassionately address global challenges | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $892,630 | 18 |
| 2023 | $936,228 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533149349101948
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4698812
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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