The Sabrina Memorial Foundation

What The Sabrina Memorial Foundation does

The Sabrina Memorial Foundation (SMF) is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered in Richardson, Texas, with operational programs across Bangladesh, Kenya, and the United States. The foundation delivers a vertically integrated portfolio of humanitarian services spanning education, healthcare, clean water, community development, and Islamic-aligned charitable giving. Educational programs include the SMF Academy and Girls' High School in the rural Jabusha village near Khulna, Bangladesh, and the SMF Night School in Dhaka, both offering free meals, uniforms, and technical training. Healthcare is delivered through a free medical clinic operated in partnership with iKormi using a cloud-based patient management system, providing doctor's visits and one full month of medication for $10 per patient. The Safe Water Solution program distributes arsenic-removing filters at $120 per unit, with each filter serving a family for up to 30 years, and has reached over 100,000 people in Bangladesh. The foundation's revenue model is donation-driven, with structured Islamic giving products (Qurbani shares at $125-150, Zakat, Sadaqah, Fidyah), tiered online donations ($50/$100/$500 plus custom amounts, with monthly recurring options), and direct giving via Zelle and credit card. A multi-story Orphanage and Senior Citizen's Home under construction since 2023 is designed to serve more than 200 residents, and a planned SMF Blood Disorder Clinic — announced in 2025 — will expand into specialized care honoring the legacy of late founder Wasim Salam.

The foundation was established in 2019 in memory of Sabrina Salam (who passed away in 2011), led initially by her brother Wasim Salam as Founding Executive Director until his passing in October 2021. Current leadership comprises Executive Director Sajed Salam (Houston, Texas), Co-Founder Farkhanda Zaman, President Syed F. Ahmed, and a board including two practicing nephrologists (Dr. Faiza Khan and Dr. Hashim Mohmand) lending medical credibility to the healthcare programs. Distribution and program delivery run directly through on-the-ground teams in Bangladesh and Kenya, with US-based fundraising executed primarily through the sabrinamemorial.org website, social media, email newsletter, and volunteer recruitment. Beneficiaries are concentrated in rural Bangladesh, with secondary presence in Kenya, serving orphans, vulnerable children, women, the elderly, and low-income families affected by arsenic contamination, cyclones, and limited access to education and healthcare.

Name

The Sabrina Memorial Foundation

Legal name

Sabrina Memorial Foundation

Website

https://sabrinamemorial.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Sabrina Memorial Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit delivering education, healthcare, clean water, Islamic-aligned charitable giving, and residential care to underserved communities in Bangladesh, Kenya, and the United States, funded through donations and structured Qurbani/Zakat programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Humanitarian Services

NAICS

Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Cash & Voucher Assistance (CVA) and Emergency Livelihood Support (BPAGAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC), Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs (HLAJAKAE), Cash & Voucher Assistance (CVA) / Emergency Social Assistance (BPADADAI), Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health (MNCAH) NGOs (HLAJAKAG)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Nonprofit charity programs
• Community education healthcare
• Clean water initiatives
• Islamic charitable giving

Headquarters

HQ city

Richardson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The foundation operates entirely on donations from individuals, organizations, and supporters. Donations are tax-deductible and zakat eligible, serving as the primary revenue stream enabling all programs.
2. Islamic Giving Products (Qurbani, Zakat, Sadaqah, Fidyah): Structured Islamic charitable giving programs including Qurbani (sacrifice offerings), Zakat (obligatory almsgiving), Sadaqah (voluntary charity), and Fidyah (atonement for missed fasts). These products are sold at fixed price points and distributed to beneficiaries.
3. Water Filter Sales: Arsenic-removing water filters sold at $120 per unit, each benefiting a family for up to 30 years. Represents a program-related revenue and impact metric.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Sabrina Memorial Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers humanitarian programs in education, healthcare, clean water, orphan and elder care, community development, and Islamic charitable giving (Zakat, Sadaqah, Qurbani, Fidyah) for underserved communities in Bangladesh, Kenya, and the USA. Services include free schooling and meals, arsenic-removing water filters ($120 per filter, 30-year lifespan), a cloud-based medical clinic ($10 per patient including one month of medication), storm shelters, vocational training, and an Orphanage and Senior Citizen's Home for 200+ residents.

Product overview

The Sabrina Memorial Foundation operates a portfolio of humanitarian service products organized around five core program areas: Education (SMF Academy and Girl's High School in Jabusha, SMF Night School in Dhaka with free meals and vocational training), Healthcare (SMF Medical Clinic with free doctor visits and medication, and the planned Blood Disorder Clinic), Safe Water (Safe Water Solution project distributing arsenic-removing water filters), Community Development (Multifunctional facilities serving as storm shelters, health clinics, schools, and vocational centers, plus Fruit Bearing Tree Planting), and Islamic Giving (Qurbani/Udiyah donations, Zakat, Sadaqah, Fidyah). The foundation also operates an Orphanage and Senior Citizen's Home serving over 200 residents. These products work together to fulfill the foundation's mission of empowering individuals through healing, education, and hands-on training in Bangladesh, Kenya, and the USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SMF Academy and Girl's High School

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100,000 people benefited from Safe Water Solution water filters
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• iKormicoreTechnology or IntegrationSabrina Memorial Foundation partners with iKormi to operate a digitally operated cloud-based medical clinic system in Bangladesh. Through this system, the clinic provides doctor's visits and one full month of medication for only $10 per patient. This technology partnership enables efficient patient information management and treatment delivery, reducing costs and increasing accessibility for underprivileged communities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Islamic Relief USA: Large US-based 501(c)(3) Islamic humanitarian organization providing emergency relief, food security, healthcare, education, and orphan care globally. Directly comparable to SMF in faith-based giving products (Zakat, Qurbani/Sadaqah), multi-sector service model, and field operations in Bangladesh and East Africa.
• Human Appeal USA: US-based Islamic humanitarian nonprofit operating in Bangladesh, Kenya, and other crisis-affected regions, with programs in WASH, food security, healthcare, and education. Comparable to SMF in geographic footprint, faith-based giving mechanisms, and integrated humanitarian service delivery.
• Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD): US-based Islamic nonprofit delivering humanitarian aid, healthcare, education, water/sanitation, and orphan sponsorship across Asia and Africa. Closely comparable to SMF in mission scope, Zakat-eligible donation structure, and integrated program portfolio targeting underserved Muslim-majority communities.
• Baitulmaal: US-based Islamic charity providing food, water, healthcare, education, and emergency relief worldwide. Comparable to SMF in faith-based funding model, Zakat/Sadaqah/Qurbani distribution, and multi-sector humanitarian programs targeting Muslim beneficiaries.
• Zakat Foundation of America: US-based Islamic nonprofit distributing Zakat, Sadaqah, and Qurbani programs to underserved communities globally. Directly comparable to SMF's faith-aligned giving products and humanitarian focus, with overlapping geographic presence in Bangladesh and East Africa.

Broad incumbents

• WaterAid: International nonprofit focused exclusively on clean water, sanitation, and hygiene in developing countries including Bangladesh. Comparable to SMF's arsenic-removing water filter program in Bangladesh, though WaterAid operates at significantly broader geographic and programmatic scale.
• Mercy Corps: Large US-based global humanitarian organization operating in more than 40 countries with programs in emergency response, food security, health, and education. Comparable to SMF's multi-sector humanitarian approach in Bangladesh and Kenya, though at significantly larger institutional scale.
• Direct Relief: US-based humanitarian aid organization focused on medical assistance and disaster relief globally. Comparable to SMF Medical Clinic operations and planned Blood Disorder Clinic in providing healthcare access to underserved populations, though Direct Relief operates at much larger scale.
• BRAC: One of the largest non-governmental development organizations in the world, headquartered in Bangladesh and operating programs in health, education, water/sanitation, and livelihoods. Comparable to SMF's Bangladesh-focused operations in healthcare, education, and water filter distribution, though at vastly larger scale.

Emerging players

• charity: water: US-based nonprofit funding clean water access projects in developing countries, with strong digital donation experience and donor-centric impact reporting. Comparable to SMF's Safe Water Solution program in mission and per-unit cost disclosures, though SMF's geographic focus is narrower.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-sabrina-memorial-foundation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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