We are a non-profit organization working across the globe to strengthen humanity’s fight against poverty, social injustice and natural disaster. Through the provision of immediate relief and the establishment of self-sustaining development programs, we aim to invest in real, effective solutions.
Human Development Fund’s largest recent grant was $722,000 to International Islamic Health in Warren, Michigan, followed by $250,510 to Al Jazari Institute in Minneapolis. That pattern points to a funder that blends humanitarian relief with education, faith-based giving, and community development through substantial operating support to organizations working on poverty, disaster response, and self-sufficiency. Its stated mission is to strengthen humanity’s fight against poverty, social injustice, and natural disaster through immediate relief and the establishment of self-sustaining development programs. The foundation’s program menu includes food security, medical aid, shelter and seasonal support, WASH, orphan care, scholarships, and emergency relief. Some of those priorities are global in scope, while others are directed to specific contexts such as Gaza, Syria, and Sudan. Recent grants also show support for institutions with religious and educational missions, including Qalam Foundation in Texas and Islamic University of MN in Fridley. Across the recent grant list, the foundation appears to favor practical aid, capacity building, and direct service delivery rather than narrow project-only funding.
In health-related work, Human Development Fund gave $722,000 to International Islamic Health for medical support. Education is another visible priority: it awarded $250,510 to Al Jazari Institute for education and opportunity work, and $40,000 to Islamic University of MN for educational support. The foundation also backs faith-based and religious giving, including a $52,000 grant to Qalam Foundation for religious programming. Humanitarian relief extends into community assistance as well. A $32,000 grant to Kama Relief supports shelter and seasonal aid, while a $27,500 grant to United Humanitarian Fdn aligns with broader emergency and poverty-alleviation work. Together, those grants show a portfolio that moves between direct assistance and longer-term development, with emphasis on services that address immediate needs and build capacity.
The recent grants cluster around a few large awards rather than many small ones. The median grant in the top eight is $36,000, with the 25th percentile at $21,250 and the 75th percentile at $201,880. That spread shows a mix of major support and smaller follow-on grants. The foundation is a public charity and a regular funder, not a DAF. The recent list is entirely from 2025, so the available data shows one year of giving rather than a multi-year recipient pattern. One program area, WASH, and another, Education and Opportunity, both accept unsolicited requests; the other listed programs do not.
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All of the recent grants listed are to U.S. recipients, and the recipient country distribution is 100% US. Within that set, the strongest concentration is in the Midwest: Warren, Michigan; Minneapolis and Fridley, Minnesota; and Allen Park, Michigan all appear in the recent grants. Other recent recipients are in Richardson and Sugar Lang, Texas, Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, Washington. The foundation’s stated geographic scope is global, but the current grant list shows U.S.-based organizations only.
Its active programs cover food security, religious giving, global scholarships, medical aid, shelter and seasonal support, WASH, orphan care, education and opportunity, and rapid response and emergency relief. The mission statement also emphasizes poverty, social injustice, natural disaster response, and self-sustaining development programs.
Among the top eight recent grants, the median is $36,000. The middle half sits between $21,250 and $201,880, showing a portfolio that includes one very large award and several much smaller grants.
Two active programs accept unsolicited requests: WASH and Education And Opportunity. The other listed programs — including Food Security, Medical Aid, Shelter And Seasonal Support, Religious Giving, Care For Orphans, and Rapid Response And Emergency Relief — do not accept unsolicited applications.
All of the recent grants listed are to U.S. recipients. Recent recipient cities include Warren, Minneapolis, Richardson, Fridley, Portland, Allen Park, Seattle, and Sugar Lang.
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Human Development Fund that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Islamic Health | Warren, MI | $722,000 | 2025 | — |
| Al Jazari Institute | Minneapolis, MN | $250,510 | 2025 | — |
| Qalam Foundation | Richardson, TX | $52,000 | 2025 | — |
| Islamic University of MN | Fridley, MN | $40,000 | 2025 | — |
| Kama Relief | Portland, OR | $32,000 | 2025 | — |
| United Humanitarian Fdn | Allen Park, MI | $27,500 | 2025 | — |
| MUSLIM AMERICAN YOUTH FDN | Seattle, WA | $15,000 | 2025 | — |
| Wellspring Endowment | Sugar Lang, TX | $5,250 | 2025 | — |
| INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC HEALTH AND DE | Warren, MI | $168,500 | 2024 | — |
| UNRWA USA NATIONAL COMMITTEE INC | Washington, DC | $50,000 | 2024 | — |
| AL JAZARI INSTITUTE | Minneapolis, MN | $31,000 | 2024 | — |
International Islamic Health
$722,000Al Jazari Institute
$250,510Qalam Foundation
$52,000Islamic University of MN
$40,000Kama Relief
$32,000MUSLIM AMERICAN YOUTH FDN
$15,000Wellspring Endowment
$5,250INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC HEALTH AND DE
$168,500AL JAZARI INSTITUTE
$31,000