Waheed and Raana Akbar Waqf Foundation
Invitation OnlySaginaw, Michigan · EIN 85-3886400 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$86K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$857K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $750 and $10,000.
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
26% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saginaw Valley State Univ Foundatio | University Ctr, MI | Education | $26,000 |
| I Care Fund America Inc | Boston, MA | Improve quality of life | $25,000 |
| Well of Saginaw | Saginaw, MI | Skills development | $11,500 |
| Delta College | University Center, MI | Education | $10,000 |
| Islamic Center of Saginaw | Saginaw, MI | Promote peace | $3,750 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | New York, NY | Extend & improve lives | $2,000 |
| Mustard Seed Shelter | Saginaw, MI | Women's homelessness | $1,500 |
| East Side Soup Kitchen | Saginaw, MI | Meals & hope | $1,000 |
| Emmaus House of Saginaw | Saginaw, MI | Womens shelter | $1,000 |
| Zafar and Mir Foundation | West Des Moines, IA | Gift of sight | $1,000 |
| Tri-Star Charitable Foundation | Saginaw, MI | Shine a light in the community | $1,000 |
| Underground Railroad | Saginaw, MI | Empower survivors of abuse | $750 |
| Restoration Community Outreach | Saginaw, MI | Assist men in criss | $700 |
| Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy | Bay City, MI | Protect land in saginaw valley | $450 |
| St Jude's Children Hospital | Memphis, TN | Advance cures | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $85,900 | 15 |
| 2024 | $49,750 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631679349100503
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-3886400
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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