Foundation for Middle East Peace
Preselected recipients only
Foundation for Middle East Peace is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 52 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $400,000. 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$2.2 million
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$9.9 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2024 was up from $950,000 the year before.
73% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $469,000 | 22 | $10.3 million |
| 2023 | $950,000 | 27 | $9.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 52 | $9.9 million |
How to apply
Foundation for Middle East Peace 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Foundation for Middle East Peace funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Washington. It also paid $1.6 million in 22 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 12 | $457,492 |
| New York | 8 | $157,500 |
| California | 7 | $145,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $15,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Haq | General operating support. To further its mission of securing a just, secure, and peaceful future for palestinians and israelis, during 2024 fmep provided general operating support to al haq, a non-profit, human rights organization based in palestine. Fmep subsequently terminated its support for al haq in september 2025, following the september 4, 2025 action by the u.s. State department to designate al haq as specially designated nationals and blocked persons (sdns) pursuant to executive order 14203, imposing sanctions on the international criminal court, for its work in support of the iccs investigation and prosecution of israeli officials for atrocity crimes committed against palestinians in the violation of international criminal law. | $400,000 |
| Al-Mezan | General operating support. To further its mission of securing a just, secure, and peaceful future for palestinians and israelis, during 2024 fmep provided general operating support to al mezan center for human rights, a non-profit, human rights organization based in palestine. Fmep subsequently terminated its support for al mezan in september 2025, following the september 4, 2025 action by the u.s. State department to designate al mezan as specially designated nationals and blocked persons (sdns) pursuant to executive order 14203, imposing sanctions on the international criminal court, for its work in support of the iccs investigation and prosecution of israeli officials for atrocity crimes committed against palestinians in the violation of international criminal law. | $245,000 |
| New Israel Fund | General operating support | $172,500 |
| Btselem | General operating support | $145,000 |
| Palestine Institute for Public Diplomacy | General operating support | $136,473 |
| Medical Aid for Palestinians | General operating support | $115,000 |
| 7AMLEH | General operating support | $90,000 |
| European Legal Support Center | General operating support | $90,000 |
| Caf America | General operating support | $80,000 |
| American Near East Refugee Aid | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Gisha | General operating support | $70,000 |
| Adalah | General operating support | $53,600 |
| Palestinian Center for Human Rights | General operating support. To further its mission of securing a just, secure, and peaceful future for palestinians and israelis, during 2024 fmep provided general operating support to palestinian centre for human rights (pchr), a non-profit, human rights organization based in palestine. Fmep subsequently terminated its support for pchr in september 2025, following the september 4, 2025 action by the u.s. State department to designate pchr as specially designated nationals and blocked persons (sdns) pursuant to executive order 14203, imposing sanctions on the international criminal court, for its work in support of the iccs investigation and prosecution of israeli officials for atrocity crimes committed against palestinians in the violation of international criminal law. | $47,000 |
| Middle East Policy Network | General operating support | $45,000 |
| Social Security Works Education Fund | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Madre Inc | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Middle East Children's Alliance | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Tides Center | General operating support | $35,000 |
| 972 for the Advancement of Citizen Journalism | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Human Rights Defenders Fund | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Military Court Watch | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Association for the Promotion of Jewish Secularism | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Empowerment Works | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Gaza Mental Health Foundation | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Al-Haq Europe | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Build Palestine for Community Development | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Physicians for Human Rights Israel | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Terrestrial Jerusalem | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Americans for Peace Now | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Institute for Middle East Understanding | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Baladna Arab Youth Association | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Haqel | General operating support | $15,000 |
| The Israeli Democratic Bloc | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Palestinian American Research Center | General operating support | $15,000 |
| The Heartland Initiative | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Tides Center | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Wespac Foundation Inc | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Grassroots Al-Quds | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Who Profits | General operating support | $10,000 |
| British Schools and Universitites Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lara Friedman
- Michael van Dusen
- Hon Molly Williamson
- Odeh Aburdene
- Hon Arthur H Hughes
- Atalia Omer
- Col Ret Joseph Englehardt
- Maha Nassar
- Gail Pressberg
- Hon Philip C Wilcox Jr
- Hon Ted Kattouf
- Jamil Dakwar Esq
- Julie Schumacher Cohen
- Rebecca Abou-Chedid Esq
- Tim Grimmett
Questions people ask
Does Foundation for Middle East Peace accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Foundation for Middle East Peace give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Foundation for Middle East Peace?
Its 2024 filing lists Lara Friedman (President), Michael van Dusen (Chair), Hon Molly Williamson (Co-Chair) and Odeh Aburdene (Treasurer) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Foundation for Middle East Peace fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, faith communities and health.