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The Alsawalhi Charitable Foundation

Preselected recipients only Boston, Massachusetts · EIN 822726785

The Alsawalhi Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $215,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $105,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $70,300 the year before.

75% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$70,3002$22,226
2024$215,0004$21,497

How to apply

The Alsawalhi Charitable 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Alsawalhi Charitable Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.

StateGrantsAmount
Massachusetts3$205,000
Virginia1$10,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Harmony Academy
Pittsfield, MA
Program support$105,000
Bostom Islamic Seminary
Chelsea, MA
Program support$50,000
Arkanum Inc
Boston, MA
Program support$50,000
Islamic Relief USA
Alexandria, VA
Program support$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Alsawalhi Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Alsawalhi Charitable Foundation give?

$215,000 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.

Who runs The Alsawalhi Charitable Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Heiam Alsawalhi (Trustee).

What does The Alsawalhi Charitable Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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