The Jesra Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Jesra Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Miami Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $331,559 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $56,000. 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$331,559
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$56,000
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees77%
Giving in 2024 was down from $342,206 the year before.
77% 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 | $342,206 | 16 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $331,559 | 17 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
The Jesra 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 The Jesra Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New Jersey. It also paid $26,000 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 4 | $91,000 |
| New York | 4 | $80,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $50,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $35,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fairleigh Dickingson University | General operations | $56,000 |
| Saint Joseph University | General operations | $50,000 |
| Takreem USA | General operations | $35,000 |
| Ellis Island Honors Society | General operations | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Lebanese Franciscan | General operations | $25,000 |
| American Task Force on Lebanon | General operations | $25,000 |
| Washington Street Historical Societ | General operations | $20,000 |
| Egatha Foundation | General operations | $15,000 |
| Holy Spirit University | General operations | $15,000 |
| Teach for Lebanon | General operations | $15,000 |
| Complete Playground | General operations | $10,000 |
| Lifelebanon | General operations | $10,000 |
| National Arab Ochestra | General operations | $10,000 |
| JH University | General operations | $5,000 |
| MEDITATION4LEADERSHIP | General operations | $5,000 |
| Beit El Baraka | General operations | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Micheline Nader
- Francois Nader
- Pierre Legault
Questions people ask
Does The Jesra Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Jesra Foundation Inc give?
$331,559 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Jesra Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Micheline Nader (President), Francois Nader (VP & Secreta) and Pierre Legault (Treasurer).
What does The Jesra Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.