Ghassan & Manal Saab Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ghassan & Manal Saab Foundation is a private foundation in Flint, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $263,617 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$263,617
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $158,190 the year before.
50% 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 | $238,360 | 17 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $158,190 | 12 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $263,617 | 14 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Ghassan & Manal Saab 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 Ghassan & Manal Saab Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 8 | $162,367 |
| New York | 3 | $55,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $31,250 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Druze Foundation | General funds | $100,000 |
| American Druze Society | General funds | $35,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospita | General funds | $31,250 |
| American University of Beirut | General funds | $25,000 |
| Lebanese American University | General funds | $20,000 |
| National Arab Orchestra | General funds | $20,000 |
| Teach for Lebanon | General funds | $10,000 |
| Biolink Intl | General funds | $10,000 |
| American Task Force for Lebanon | General funds | $5,000 |
| Arab American Heritage Council | General funds | $2,500 |
| Various | General funds | $1,867 |
| Michigan Radio | General fund | $1,000 |
| St Mary's Church | General funds | $1,000 |
| Henry Ford Cancer Research | General funds | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ghassan M Saab
- Khalil Saab
- Nadim Saab
Questions people ask
Does Ghassan & Manal Saab Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ghassan & Manal Saab Foundation give?
$263,617 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ghassan & Manal Saab Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ghassan M Saab (Director), Khalil Saab (Director) and Nadim Saab (Director).
What does Ghassan & Manal Saab Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.