The Noor Foundation
The Noor Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to providing financial support primarily for religious and community-based organizations. Its mission centers on offering general support and hardship assistance to various charitable entities, particularly those serving the Muslim community. The foundation focuses on funding mosques, educational institutions, and organizations that address human services and community development. It predominantly supports initiatives within Texas, reflecting a commitment to local community engagement and support.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to medium Texas-based community or faith-based organizations seeking general operating support or hardship assistance, especially local mosques, community centers, and education nonprofits.
Good Fit
- • Located in Texas and serving local communities in the foundation’s metro area.
- • Faith-based, community-centered, or education-focused nonprofit mission.
- • Requests align with general support or direct hardship assistance.
- • Connections or visibility with local community leaders or prior grantees.
Geography
Observed giving in both years was entirely in Texas, with 100% of grants and dollars staying in-state.
Recipient Variety
In the latest observed year the foundation made 16 distinct grants to 16 independent recipients, with a high share of new entrants (14), indicating a broad recipient set for the foundation’s size.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows many unfamiliar organizations entered the portfolio in the latest year (14 of 16), suggesting new entrants are plausibly able to gain support; however, the foundation also states it funds only preselected applicants and lacks public contact details, so access likely occurs via referral or selection rather than an open online application.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
