Youssef and Kamel Mawardi Fund
Accepts applications
Youssef and Kamel Mawardi Fund is a private foundation in Pasadena, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $213,896 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $19,298 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$213,896
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$19,298
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$8.0 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $226,800 the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $226,800 | 13 | $7.3 million |
| 2024 | $213,896 | 12 | $8.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Youssef Kamel Mawardi Fund 301 E Colorado Blvd Ninth Floor, Pasadena, CA 91101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (626) 787-1190, lfmlaw@earthlink.net |
| Restrictions | Awards only made to 501c(3) organizations |
What Youssef and Kamel Mawardi Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $210,896 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Blind Children's Center Inc | Matching contribution to the Blind Children's Center,Inc. Light the Way Fundraising Campaign supporting the operation of the Blind Children's Center and services to visually impaired students. | $30,000 |
| Big BrothersBig Sisters of the IE | Continued support of The High School Bigs program in the Riverside Unified School District at Madison Elementary School/Ramona and Notre Dame High Schools and Longfellow Elementary School/John W. North High School serving 20 mentees for each elementary school for a total of 40 Matches. | $30,000 |
| Aspires West - Pasadena | Grant #1 Three matching contributions in payment on a Challenge Grant in the total sum of $15,000. The purpose of the grant is for operating expenses for the Spring/Fall 2024 semester; and Grant #2 in the amount of $10,800 for six (6) scholarships in the amount of Five Hundred Dollars for each graduating student for the school year 2023-2024, and to supply a laptop computer, and related software and computer supplies, to each of six (6) graduating student for the school year 2023-2024. | $25,800 |
| Five Acres Boy Girls Society of LA | Provides a "challenge grant" to encourage others to contribute to the Giving Tuesday campaign for the Five Acres Permanency Campaign to support outreach, recruitment, training, certification and support of Foster Care and Adoption in Los Angeles County. | $20,000 |
| Inspire Life Skills Training Inc | Inspired Scholars Program and Professional Therapy for Inspiring Hope Students, to be allocated between these programs as determined in the discretion of Inspire Life Skills Training, Inc. = $16,800; New Beds/Mattresses= $1,200; and Emergency Kits=$2,000. | $20,000 |
| Reaching New Heights Foundation Inc | The purpose of this grant is to support the Impact Partner Recovery Program, to be allocated to thirty (30) needy veterans residing in Riverside or San Bernardino Counties, at the discretion of the Board of Reaching New Heights Foundation, Inc., for emergency needs, including medical, dental, housing, counseling, and other assistance such as education, job assistance, food, clothing, transportation and other basic needs of veterans; for follow up case management and referral services; and administrative support. | $20,000 |
| Olive Crest Inland Desert Communiti | The purpose of the grant is limited to providing funds for the purchase of laptops and desktop computers for the Wraparound Program and The Ranch Group Homes Program. | $18,596 |
| Streetlights | This Grant is restricted to the support of the Streetlights Production Training, Job Placement and Career Advancement Program pursuant to your Grant Application dated February 29, 2024, for the fiscal year 2023-2024, as follows: $7,500 for Classroom/Facility Rent; $2,500 for Classroom Supplies for books and supplies; $1,500 for Training Equipment: Rentals and work-related equipment purchased for participants; and $5,000 for Support Services provided during class, and as needed to new PAs, including emergency car repair, unexpected medical/dental expenses, etc., and basic needs such as clothing, groceries, etc. | $16,500 |
| Cal Poly Pomona Philanthropic Found | The purpose of the grant is limited to providing funds for the support of the Veterans Resource Center at Cal Poly Pomona as follows: $11,000 to support the Veterans Success Scholarships and the Boots to Broncos Scholarships (to be allocated between the funds as needed); and $4,000 to support the Basic Needs Support Fund. | $15,000 |
| Glendale College Foundation Inc | The purpose of the enclosed grant is to support the Foster Youth Support Program of the Glendale Community College. | $10,000 |
| A Noise Within | Provide support of A Noise Within's Theatre Arts Education Program | $5,000 |
| Council on Foundations | Portion of membership Renewal allocated to unrestricted grant. | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lawrence F Meyer
- Carole I Meyer-Rieth
Questions people ask
Does Youssef and Kamel Mawardi Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Youssef and Kamel Mawardi Fund give?
$213,896 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $19,298.
Who runs Youssef and Kamel Mawardi Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Lawrence F Meyer (Trustee) and Carole I Meyer-Rieth (Trustee).
What does Youssef and Kamel Mawardi Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.