Zein And Samar Obagi Family Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting educational initiatives related to dermatology and international humanitarian efforts. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing knowledge and resources in the field of dermatology while also addressing global humanitarian needs. The foundation primarily serves educational and health-related causes, focusing on improving access to dermatological education and care. Although it is based in Nevada, its funding activities have been directed towards recipients in Dubai.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small or mid‑scale organizations working in dermatology education or international humanitarian relief, preferably with an existing connection or referral into the foundation’s network and a need aligned with modest one‑time grants.
Good Fit
- • Clear program alignment with dermatology education or international humanitarian projects.
- • Existing relationship, introduction, or referral to one of the foundation’s directors.
- • Project budgets aligned with modest grant sizes (several thousand dollars).
- • Operational presence or partners in the Dubai / Middle East region (based on past recipients).
Geography
Observed grants in the available history were made to recipients in Dubai, indicating an international (non‑local) footprint, though the observed geography is limited to that one country in the recorded year.
Recipient Variety
Only three distinct recipients appear in the recorded grant year (2022) and no recipients are recorded in later years, so the observed recipient set is small and limited in scope.
New Applicants
The foundation declares it only funds preselected applicants, there is no public website or application portal, and contacts lack usable email/phone/address; based on this behavior and access cues, unsolicited new applicants are unlikely to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
