The Saleh Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to charitable giving, primarily focusing on religious and faith-based initiatives. Its mission centers around supporting various charitable organizations, particularly those affiliated with the Islamic community, and promoting human rights and community service. The foundation serves a range of causes, including civil rights, community service, and human services, reflecting a commitment to aiding individuals in need. While it primarily supports organizations in Michigan, it also provides funding to entities in Washington, D.C., indicating a broader interest in supporting specific community needs.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to medium local nonprofits—especially faith-based and community service organizations in Michigan (and occasionally organizations in DC) with existing relationships or visible local credibility.
Good Fit
- • Local presence or program activity in Michigan.
- • Mission aligned with religious, community service, refugee/humanitarian, or rights-oriented work.
- • Existing relationship, referral, or prior connection to the foundation’s network.
- • Track record managing small-to-mid sized grants (typical awards are in the low thousands).
Geography
Observed giving is concentrated in two states, heavily weighted to Michigan (a majority share in recent years) with some grants to DC, indicating a state/regional rather than national footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 13 distinct recipients (and 8 the prior year), with nine new grantees in 2023, suggesting a broad set of independent recipients despite some dollar concentration among the top five.
New Applicants
Direct application routes are not public and the foundation reports invitation-only grants, but the observed record includes many new recipients (nine in 2023), so new entrants do appear to enter the portfolio occasionally rather than it being strictly closed.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
