Noor Munshi Foundation
This organization is a private foundation focused on charitable giving, primarily supporting Islamic organizations and community services. Its mission appears to center on providing humanitarian aid and supporting community welfare, as evidenced by its funding of mosques, community centers, and international relief agencies. The foundation serves a diverse range of recipients, including educational institutions, humanitarian organizations, and community service providers. While it operates primarily in Texas, it also supports causes in other states, reflecting a broader commitment to charitable initiatives beyond its immediate geographic area.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-mid sized charitable nonprofits (community centers, mosques/faith-based groups, relief and human services organizations) with clear program descriptions and documented nonprofit status, especially those operating in Texas or the surrounding region.
Good Fit
- • Clear charitable program that serves communities or provides relief services.
- • Serves Muslim communities or operates as a community/mosque-related nonprofit (several past grantees fit this profile).
- • Project- or program-level funding requests in the small-to-mid grant range ($5K–$100K).
- • Ability to submit a mailed application packet by the October 31 deadline.
- • Willingness to provide a concise description of programs and a list of activities when applying.
- • Local or regional presence in Texas is a practical advantage given past giving.
Geography
Grants appear in seven states across the observed years, but a clear majority of dollars went to organizations in Texas (about 56% in 2024), indicating a regional focus rather than a national footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 27 distinct recipients with many different charities and mission types represented and 18 new grantees in 2024, so the observed recipient set is broad for the foundation's size despite some dollar concentration among the top five grantees.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover exists (18 new recipients in 2024) and the foundation publishes a concrete mail-based application route and an October 31 deadline, so unfamiliar applicants appear plausibly able to enter the portfolio even though no website is listed.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
