Elizabeth and Ihab Massoud Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Elizabeth and Ihab Massoud Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 41 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $642,857. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.4 million
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$642,857
- Assets$11.2 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
44% of its 2025 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 | $1.2 million | 37 | $13.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 43 | $13.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 41 | $11.2 million |
How to apply
Elizabeth and Ihab Massoud Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Elizabeth and Ihab Massoud Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $756,786 |
| Connecticut | 25 | $363,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $167,000 |
| New York | 3 | $40,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $12,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Claremont-McKenna College | Massoud Family Fund | $642,857 |
| Childrens Hospital Corporation | Massoud Family CICU Fellowship Operating Fund and Massoud Family CICU Fellowship Fund | $100,000 |
| Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants | Philanthropic Gift Agreement | $100,000 |
| Claremont-McKenna College | Vivienne Y. Massoud Memorial Scholarship Fund | $71,429 |
| Catholic Charities of Fairfield County Inc | Massoud Family Kitchen Sponsorship | $50,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Undergraduate Scholarship Fund | $47,000 |
| Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust Inc | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Homes With Hope Inc | Charitable Event | $30,000 |
| Christian Herald Assn Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| City Mission | Funds to Purchase a box truck for food distribution purposes | $25,000 |
| Community Resources for Justice Inc | Funds to support CT Transitions Mentoring program | $20,000 |
| Palestine Childrens Relief Fund | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust Inc | Charitable Event | $15,000 |
| Heart of Dinner Inc | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Partners in Health A Nonprofit Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Conne | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Inc | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Inc | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Bridgeport Hospital | Newborn Follow-up Program at Bridgeport Hospital | $10,000 |
| Center for Constitutional Rights Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Discovery Museum Inc | Tinker Together Program | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County I | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County I | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Human Appeal Inc | Gaza Emergency fund | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Covenant House | In Memory of Gabriel Paul Le Pera | $5,000 |
| Democracy Forward Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Families Network of Western Connecticut Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Oxfam-America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sudan Relief Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | Anne V. Farrell Fund | $5,000 |
| Westport Downtown Association Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Westport Rotary Club Foundation Inc | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Inc | Charitable Event | $2,500 |
| In A Heartbeat Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Livegirl | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Mercy Learning Center of Bridgeport Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Read to Grow Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Smart Kids With Learning Disabilities Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| William Raveis Charitable Fund Inc | Charitable Event | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Allman Massoud
- Ihab Joseph Massoud
Questions people ask
Does Elizabeth and Ihab Massoud Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Elizabeth and Ihab Massoud Family Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Elizabeth and Ihab Massoud Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Allman Massoud (Dir, VP) and Ihab Joseph Massoud (Pres, Dir, Sec, Treas).
What does Elizabeth and Ihab Massoud Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.