Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $272,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$272,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2024 was down from $275,000 the year before.
6% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $275,000 | 16 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $272,000 | 16 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc 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 Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York. It also paid $125,000 in 5 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $100,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $28,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $6,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Philharmonic-Symphony Society of New York Inc | Children's Educational Programs | $35,000 |
| Edward Said National Conservatory of Music | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| First Ramallah Group | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| RAWDAT EL-ZUHUR AL-QUDS Music Art and Drama Progr | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| The William Paterson University of New Jersey Foun | Paterson Middle School System Music Project and Exchange Activities with ESNCM | $25,000 |
| Al Kamandjati Association | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| National Dance Institute Inc | Irene Diamond Summer Institute | $20,000 |
| Free Arts for Abused Children of New York City Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| New 42nd Street Inc | New Victory Children's Education Program of The New Victory Theatre | $15,000 |
| Roundabout Theatre Company Inc | Youth Education Program | $15,000 |
| Yabous (Ra) | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Arab Community Center for Economic & Social Servic | Photography Program | $10,000 |
| Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet | Outreach and Dance Program | $3,000 |
| Fender Play Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges Inc - Wayne YMCA | Theater Program led by Meryl Budnick | $3,000 |
| The Musical Arts Association | Learning Through Music School Partnership Program | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kosovare Grebe
- Blake Hishmeh
- Brady Hishmeh
- Robert Hishmeh
- Amal Ibrahimaj
- Nimon Ibrahimaj
Questions people ask
Does Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc give?
$272,000 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Kosovare Grebe (Dir, Sec), Blake Hishmeh (Dir), Brady Hishmeh (Dir) and Robert Hishmeh (Dir, Pres) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, international and education.