The Noor Foundation
- Assets
- $20.9m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $550.6k
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 11/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 76-0626200
Organization Overview
The Noor Foundation is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Noor Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Noor Foundation generated $1.9m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Noor Foundation has awarded 87 individual grants totaling $673,305. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ISLAMIC DA'WAH CENTER: THE NOOR FOUNDATION OPERATES AN ISLAMIC MOSQUE CALLED THE ISLAMIC DA'WAH CENTER LOCATED IN A HISTORIC BUILDING IN DOWNTOWN HOUSTON. THE MOSQUE WAS DEDICATED FOR RELIGIOUS SERVICES NOVEMBER OF 2002 AND IS OPEN DAILY FOR PRAYERS AND CEREMONIES. THE CENTER PROVIDES SERVICES FOR MUSLIM AND NON-MUSLIM COMMUNITIES. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE RAMADAN IFTAR (THE BREAKING OF THE FAST MEAL), TOURS OF THE CENTER, AND INTRODUCTORY LECTURES ABOUT ISLAM FOR NON-MUSLIMS. THE CENTER ALSO OFFERS A LIBRARY WITH CURBSIDE PICK UP AND DROP OFF FOR PATRONS. THE CENTER'S ZAKAT PROGRAM PROVIDES MODEST HARDSHIP ASSISTANCE AND GRANTS-IN-AID TO INDIGENT INDIVIDUALS TO RELIEVE MUSLIMS IN FINANCIAL DISTRESS.
YOUTH BASKETBALL GYM: A BASKETBALL TRAINING FACILITY IS MAINTAINED AND STAFFED BY VOLUNTEER PROFESSIONAL BASKETBALL PLAYERS. DURING THE SUMMER, OUTSTANDING BASKETBALL PLAYERS FROM AREA HIGH SCHOOLS RECOMMENDED TO THE FOUNDATION CAN PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE TRAINING AND GUIDANCE CAMP. VOLUNTEER NBA PROFESSIONALS SHARE THEIR SKILLS AND PROVIDE MOTIVATIONAL SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE FOR THE YOUTH.
AFRICAN FARMLAND: THE FOUNDATION PURCHASED A MODEST PIECE OF LAND IN IBADAN, NIGERIA TO PROVIDE FARMLAND TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE VERY POOR AND INDIGENT PEOPLE IN NEARBY COMMUNITIES. DURING 2009, CLEARING WORK WAS DONE AND A ROAD WAS CONSTRUCTED. CONSTRUCTION ALSO BEGAN ON A FARMHOUSE FOR WORKERS. DURING 2012-2013, EXTENSIVE CROP CULTIVATION OCCURRED. BEGINNING IN 2014, THE CULTIVATION WAS EXPANDED AND GRAIN WAS PROVIDED TO THOUSANDS OF POOR AND INDIGENT PEOPLE. FEEDING PROGRAMS: EVENTS ARE SPONSORED IN FOUR DIFFERENT STATES IN NIGERIA - LAGOS, OGUN, OYO, AND OSHUN. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FOOD TO THE PUBLIC ON A QUARTERLY BASIS - OVER 10,000 INDIVIDUALS BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM.BURKINA: THE FOUNDATION HOLDS A PIECE OF LAND TO LATER USE TO CONDUCT PROGRAMS TO RELIEVE SUFFERING OF THE POOR IN BURKINA (FORMERLY UPPER VOLTA). NOTHING HAS YET BEEN DONE TO THE LAND, BUT THE FOUNDATION IS WORKING ON PLANS TO USE THE LAND FOR A COMMUNITY CENTER AND FEEDING PROGRAM.
JORDAN: THE NOOR FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTES FOOD TO FAMILIES IN NEED, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AND ORPHANS IN JORDAN IN COOPERATION WITH AROUND THIRTY OFFICIAL JORDANIAN CHARITABLE SOCIETIES. SOME OF THE SOCIETIES THAT ASSISTED WITH THE FOOD DISTRIBUTION INCLUDE: HASHEMITE COMMISSION FOR DISABLED SOLDIERS, ORPHAN CARE, NATIONAL ALLIANCE AGAINST HUNGER AND MALNUTRITION, AND BEERAIN CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Abdurrahman Adesokan Director | 1 | $3,000 | |
Hakeem Olajuwon President | 1 | $0 | |
Jamal Asafi Director | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Northeastern Guided Ventures | 12/30/16 | $232,984 |
Tajudeen Olajuwon | 12/30/16 | $54,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $674,289 |
| Interest on Savings | $2 |
| Dividends & Interest | $6,763 |
| Net Rental Income | $56,047 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | $109,248 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $109,248 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,911,257 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $3,000 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $262,263 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $23,406 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $14,517 |
| Depreciation | $635,090 |
| Occupancy | $496,901 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $1,110 |
| Printing and publications | $24,776 |
| Other expenses | $817,938 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $2,439,150 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $109,254 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $2,548,404 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $105,945 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $14,952 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $0 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $150,000 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,412 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $13,103,107 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $55,763 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,943,409 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $20,870,466 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $28,740 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $28,740 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Noor Foundation has awarded $109,254 in support to 14 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Sugar Land, TX PURPOSE: TRAINING, UNIFORMS AND TRAVEL EXPENSES | $24,350 |
Houston, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Plano, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
IBRAHIM ABDUL-HAKIM PURPOSE: HARDSHIP ASSISTANCE | $9,300 |
KHALID SINON PURPOSE: HARDSHIP ASSISTANCE | $8,400 |
RIGHTEOUS FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Penner Family Foundation Bentonville, AR | $146,107,822 | $15,983,833 |
Scharbauer Foundation Inc Midland, TX | $271,051,602 | $69,061,413 |
Wildcat Foundation Fort Worth, TX | $836,895 | $18,132,970 |
A Earl & Frances E Ziegler Foundation Norman, OK | $1,886,858 | $25,634,422 |
Eugene Mcdermott Foundation Dallas, TX | $220,528,387 | $97,884,779 |
Henderson-Wessendorff Foundation Richmond, TX | $228,160,288 | $17,605,762 |
Walter E Heller Foundation Dallas, TX | $0 | $637,126 |
Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation Dallas, TX | $0 | $929,287 |
Beloved In Christ Foundation Austin, TX | $172,986,617 | $3,113,726 |
The Kathryn H Craig Stephen Dudley Heard And Lillie D Heard Memorial Dallas, TX | $1,384 | -$449,918 |
Carroll Petrie Foundation Santa Fe, NM | $306,631,944 | $55,176,464 |
Hamill Foundation Houston, TX | $203,029,849 | $39,782,936 |