Sahara Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 84-6667459
Foundation Overview
Based in Tampa, FL, Sahara Foundation has awarded 145 grants totaling $271,493 to organizations in California, Texas and 12 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $15 to $38,724, with a median award of $300.
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New Applicant Friendliness
18 of 23 recipients (78%) were new grantees. Foundation prioritizes discovering new partners. Most funding supports first-time applicants with compelling missions.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 22% in Illinois and funding distributed across 15 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Schaumburg (19%), Morton Grove (13%), Bolingbrook (13%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 44% growth trend over 4 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (48%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Sahara Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Muslim Relief & Charities | $500 | Mountain View, CA, US | Relief, Indian Muslims | 2024 |
| Ahat | $700 | Lahore, Foreign, PK | Releif | 2024 |
| Palm (Makkiyah) Ed | $10,850 | Thonotosassa, FL, US | Education | 2024 |
| Zakat Foundation India | $1,000 | Garden City, NY, US | Releif | 2024 |
| One Ummah Foundation | $1,500 | Lake Oswego, OR, US | Rohingya | 2024 |
| Masjid Darus Salaam (Isonet) | $1,200 | Thonotosassa, FL, US | Local Masjid Zakat | 2024 |
| Ico | $1,000 | Irving, TX, US | Africa | 2024 |
| Al-maqasid | $1,000 | Macungie, PA, US | Education | 2024 |
| Icna | $1,100 | New Hyde Park, NY, US | Food Shelter | 2024 |
| Ma Usa | $600 | Mclean, VA, US | Education | 2024 |
| Bright Futures | $7,840 | Tallahassee, FL, US | Education | 2024 |
| Sound Vision | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Education | 2024 |
| Islamic Relief | $1,060 | Alexandria, VA, US | Food Gaza | 2024 |
| Madinatul Ilm | $500 | Westland, MI, US | Education | 2024 |
| American Islamic Outreach Foundations | $500 | Charlotte, NC, US | Orphans | 2024 |
| Equally Able | $500 | Rochester Hills, MI, US | Health Assistance | 2024 |
| Fms Welfare Trust | $500 | Saint Charles, IL, US | Orphans | 2024 |
| Masjid Al Noor | $1,000 | Wesley Chapel, FL, US | General | 2024 |
| Al-furqaan Foundation | $500 | Romeoville Il, IL, US | Education | 2024 |
| Human Development Foundation | $1,000 | Oakbrook, IL, US | Education | 2024 |
| Gian Peace (Isna) | $500 | Jamaica, NY, US | General | 2024 |
| Kindy Academy | $8,800 | Lisle, IL, US | Education | 2024 |
| Life Usa | $2,000 | Southfield, MI, US | Food | 2024 |
| Indian Muslim Relief & Charities | $38,724 | Mountain View, CA, US | Relief, Indian Muslims | 2022 |
| United Hand Relief | $150 | Arlington, TX, US | Relief, Palestine | 2022 |
| Islamic Relief Usa | $1,150 | Alexandria, VA, US | Yemen | 2022 |
| Muslim Legal Fund Of America | $500 | Alexandria, VA, US | Legal Rights Justice | 2022 |
| Araha | $50 | Alexandria, VA, US | Africa Relief | 2022 |
| Zakat Foundation | $275 | Worth, IL, US | Education And Relief | 2022 |
| Icna Relief Usa | $500 | Tampa, FL, US | Relief - Shelter | 2022 |
| Mercy Usa | $50 | Plymouth, MI, US | Idlib Syriya | 2022 |
| A Continuous Charity | $1,000 | Irving, TX, US | Gift | 2022 |
| One Ummah Foundation | $1,400 | Lake Oswego, OR, US | Rohingya | 2022 |
| Equally Able Foundation | $50 | Rochester Hills, MI, US | Handicap/disable | 2022 |
| Upa (Palestine)-united Palestinian Appeal | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Education | 2022 |
| Masjid Darus Salaam (Isonet) | $1,700 | Thonotosassa, FL, US | Local Masjidzakat | 2022 |
| Icwa (Masjid Ibrahim) | $500 | Thonotosassa, FL, US | Islamic Education | 2022 |
| Muslim Men For Humanity | $100 | Tampa Palm, FL, US | Relief | 2022 |
| Amoud Foundation | $150 | Irving, TX, US | Relief | 2022 |
| Ico (Intl Call Org) | $240 | Irving, TX, US | Relief | 2022 |
| Iamc (Indian American Muslim Council) | $200 | Morton Grove, IL, US | Advocacy | 2022 |
| Syrian Forum | $300 | Willowbrook, IL, US | Relief | 2022 |
| Human Development Foundation | $25 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Water | 2022 |
| Sunrise Usa | $60 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Medical Relief | 2022 |
| Hydaya Foundation | $50 | Santa Clara, CA, US | Gift | 2022 |
| Human Necessity Foundation | $100 | Valley Stream, NY, US | Relief | 2022 |
| Darul Infaq Foundation | $1,000 | Bolingbrook, IL, US | Pakistan Food | 2022 |
| Seed | $2,000 | Garland, TX, US | Khaja Academy Education | 2022 |
| Jami Masjid | $350 | Buffalo, NY, US | Education | 2022 |
| Wounded Worriers | $15 | Tampa, FL, US | Veterans | 2022 |
| Universal Academy Florida | $500 | Tampa, FL, US | Gift | 2022 |
| Indian Muslim Relief & Charities | $38,724 | Mountain View, CA, US | Relief, Indian Muslims | 2022 |
| United Hand Relief | $150 | Arlington, TX, US | Relief, Palestine | 2022 |
| Islamic Relief Usa | $1,150 | Alexandria, VA, US | Yemen | 2022 |
| Muslim Legal Fund Of America | $500 | Alexandria, VA, US | Legal Rights Justice | 2022 |
| Araha | $50 | Alexandria, VA, US | Africa Relief | 2022 |
| Zakat Foundation | $275 | Worth, IL, US | Education And Relief | 2022 |
| Icna Relief Usa | $500 | Tampa, FL, US | Relief - Shelter | 2022 |
| Mercy Usa | $50 | Plymouth, MI, US | Idlib Syriya | 2022 |
| A Continuous Charity | $1,000 | Irving, TX, US | Gift | 2022 |
| One Ummah Foundation | $1,400 | Lake Oswego, OR, US | Rohingya | 2022 |
| Equally Able Foundation | $50 | Rochester Hills, MI, US | Handicap/disable | 2022 |
| Upa (Palestine)-united Palestinian Appeal | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Education | 2022 |
| Masjid Darus Salaam (Isonet) | $1,700 | Thonotosassa, FL, US | Local Masjidzakat | 2022 |
| Icwa (Masjid Ibrahim) | $500 | Thonotosassa, FL, US | Islamic Education | 2022 |
| Muslim Men For Humanity | $100 | Tampa Palm, FL, US | Relief | 2022 |
| Amoud Foundation | $150 | Irving, TX, US | Relief | 2022 |
| Ico (Intl Call Org) | $240 | Irving, TX, US | Relief | 2022 |
| Iamc (Indian American Muslim Council) | $200 | Morton Grove, IL, US | Advocacy | 2022 |
| Syrian Forum | $300 | Willowbrook, IL, US | Relief | 2022 |
| Human Development Foundation | $25 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Water | 2022 |
| Sunrise Usa | $60 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Medical Relief | 2022 |
| Hydaya Foundation | $50 | Santa Clara, CA, US | Gift | 2022 |
| Human Necessity Foundation | $100 | Valley Stream, NY, US | Relief | 2022 |
| Darul Infaq Foundation | $1,000 | Bolingbrook, IL, US | Pakistan Food | 2022 |
| Seed | $2,000 | Garland, TX, US | Khaja Academy Education | 2022 |
| Jami Masjid | $350 | Buffalo, NY, US | Education | 2022 |
| Wounded Worriers | $15 | Tampa, FL, US | Veterans | 2022 |
| Universal Academy Florida | $500 | Tampa, FL, US | Gift | 2022 |
| Indian Muslim Relief & Charities | $38,724 | Mountain View, CA, US | Relief, Indian Muslims | 2022 |
| United Hand Relief | $150 | Arlington, TX, US | Relief, Palestine | 2022 |
| Islamic Relief Usa | $1,150 | Alexandria, VA, US | Yemen | 2022 |
| Muslim Legal Fund Of America | $500 | Alexandria, VA, US | Legal Rights Justice | 2022 |
| Araha | $50 | Alexandria, VA, US | Africa Relief | 2022 |
| Zakat Foundation | $275 | Worth, IL, US | Education And Relief | 2022 |
| Icna Relief Usa | $500 | Tampa, FL, US | Relief - Shelter | 2022 |
| Mercy Usa | $50 | Plymouth, MI, US | Idlib Syriya | 2022 |
| A Continuous Charity | $1,000 | Irving, TX, US | Gift | 2022 |
| One Ummah Foundation | $1,400 | Lake Oswego, OR, US | Rohingya | 2022 |
| Equally Able Foundation | $50 | Rochester Hills, MI, US | Handicap/disable | 2022 |
| Upa (Palestine)-united Palestinian Appeal | $500 | Washington, DC, US | Education | 2022 |
| Masjid Darus Salaam (Isonet) | $1,700 | Thonotosassa, FL, US | Local Masjidzakat | 2022 |
| Icwa (Masjid Ibrahim) | $500 | Thonotosassa, FL, US | Islamic Education | 2022 |
| Muslim Men For Humanity | $100 | Tampa Palm, FL, US | Relief | 2022 |
| Amoud Foundation | $150 | Irving, TX, US | Relief | 2022 |
| Ico (Intl Call Org) | $240 | Irving, TX, US | Relief | 2022 |
| Iamc (Indian American Muslim Council) | $200 | Morton Grove, IL, US | Advocacy | 2022 |
| Syrian Forum | $300 | Willowbrook, IL, US | Relief | 2022 |
| Human Development Foundation | $25 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Water | 2022 |
| Sunrise Usa | $60 | Schaumburg, IL, US | Medical Relief | 2022 |
| Hydaya Foundation | $50 | Santa Clara, CA, US | Gift | 2022 |
| Human Necessity Foundation | $100 | Valley Stream, NY, US | Relief | 2022 |
| Darul Infaq Foundation | $1,000 | Bolingbrook, IL, US | Pakistan Food | 2022 |
| Seed | $2,000 | Garland, TX, US | Khaja Academy Education | 2022 |
| Jami Masjid | $350 | Buffalo, NY, US | Education | 2022 |
| Wounded Worriers | $15 | Tampa, FL, US | Veterans | 2022 |
| Universal Academy Florida | $500 | Tampa, FL, US | Gift | 2022 |
| Imrc | $37,052 | Mountain View, CA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| United Hand Relief | $100 | Arlington, TX, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Islamic Relief Usa | $200 | Alexandria, VA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| United Mission For Relief Developme | $100 | Washington Dc, DC, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Cair Florida | $200 | Tampa, FL, US | Donation | 2021 |
| One Ummah Foundation | $750 | Lake Oswego, OR, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Isonet | $600 | Thonotosassa, FL, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Baitul Mall Relief Fund | $200 | Irving, TX, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Iamc | $100 | Morton Grove, IL, US | Donation | 2021 |
| A Continuous Charity | $100 | Irving, TX, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Amound Foundation | $40 | Irving, TX, US | Donation | 2021 |
| United Palestian Appeal | $250 | Washington, DC, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Zakat Chicago | $50 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Muslim Men For Humanity | $100 | Tampa, FL, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Muslim Association Of Bolingbrook | $100 | Bolingbrook, IL, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Zakat Foundation India | $120 | New York, NY, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Indian Muslim Relief Charities | $25,079 | Mountain View, CA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| United Hand Relief | $600 | Arlington, TX, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Islamic Relief Usa | $1,400 | Alexandria, VA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| United Mission For Relief Developme | $1,860 | Washington, DC, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Muslim Legal Fund Of America | $400 | Richardson, TX, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Araha | $100 | Cloumbia Heights, MN, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Zakat Foundation | $50 | Bridgeview, IL, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Gain Peace | $100 | Oakbrook Terrace, IL, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Mercy Usa | $200 | Prescott, AZ, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Cair Florida | $100 | Tampa, FL, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Muslim Advocate | $50 | Washington, DC, US | Donation | 2020 |
| One Ummah Foundation | $200 | Portland, OR, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Indian Muslim Education Foundation | $25 | Downers Grove, IL, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Madina Tul Ilm | $25 | Westland, MI, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Equally Able Foundation | $100 | Chantilly, VA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| The Noor Project | $50 | Fort Lee, NJ, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Sound Vision - Radio Islam | $50 | Chicago, IL, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Masjid Darus Salam | $500 | Lombard, IL, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Mishkah University | $300 | Wesley Chapel, FL, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Ummah Relief International | $25 | Elgin, IL, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Baitul Maal | $50 | Irving, TX, US | Donation | 2020 |
| United States India Policy | $100 | Houston, TX, US | Donation | 2020 |
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| EIN | 84-6667459 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 18003 COZUMEL ISLE DR Tampa, FL 33647-3374 |
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| Trustee | Mohammed M Hussaini |
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