Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art
Preselected recipients only
Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.8 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $913,000. 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$3.8 million
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$913,000
- Assets$40.6 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2024 was down from $8.3 million the year before.
70% 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 | $8.3 million | 18 | $41.5 million |
| 2024 | $3.8 million | 22 | $40.6 million |
How to apply
Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art 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 Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $1.7 million |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $824,636 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $550,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $435,000 |
| New York | 4 | $425,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $200,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $100,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Asian American Media | Reimagining and investing in a new infrastructure for us muslim storytelling in independent film and media. | $913,000 |
| Pew Research Center | To support the timely update of the u.s. Muslim landscape study and to build knowledge and understanding about the community at the intersections of religion, ethnicity and race. | $531,250 |
| University of Southern California | To support the "violence against muslims in film: exploring the prevalence and context of aggression on screen" study and dissemination of findings. | $530,000 |
| Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and West | To support the creation of the ddf and ewc indo-pacific futures fellowship, that seeks to enhance capacity of emerging leaders from around the indo-pacific region through connections, experiences and skills. | $500,000 |
| Sundance Institute | To support emerging and established filmmakers with professional development fellowships and project completion funds. | $435,000 |
| Games for Change Inc | To support a research study that investigates muslim stereotypes in video games. | $200,000 |
| Islamic Scholarship Fund | To support scholarships, mentorship and experiential learning for filmmakers producing authentic u.s. Muslim narratives. | $173,000 |
| El Hibri Foundation | To support the public narrative program, a leadership development program that builds future communities and fosters social change by leveraging the power of narrative. | $128,386 |
| The New School | To support the new university in exile consortium university in exile for afghan artists program. | $125,000 |
| Film Makers Collaborative Incorporated | To support the documentary "hakeem the american dream". | $100,000 |
| Film Makers Collaborative Incorporated | To support completion and promotion of a six-episode documentary shorts series american muslims: a history revealed. | $100,000 |
| The Pew Charitable Trusts | To support two pew research center studies that aim to build knowledge about u.s.-based asians and muslims, diverse communities with intersections along race and religion, for greater social cohesion. | $100,000 |
| International Documentary Association Inc | To support the impact campaign for three chaplains, a feature-length documentary that highlights the u.s. Muslim experience through the story of three muslim chaplains in the u.s. Armed forces. | $83,000 |
| Arteeast Inc | Support for "unpacking the artearchive," focused on the preservation and presentation of its collection of film and video works. | $50,000 |
| Blackstar Projects Inc | To support platforms for us muslim storytelling. | $50,000 |
| Center for Asian American Media | To support the building bridges travel fund. | $50,000 |
| Highlights Foundation Inc | To renew support for the muslim storytellers fellowship, a multipronged program intended to improve muslim representation in the children's publishing industry. | $50,000 |
| International Society for the Performing Arts Foundation | To provide support for encouraging and extending participation of diverse communities in ispa's programs. | $50,000 |
| The Foundation for an Engaged Pacific | Event sponsorships to advance the organization's tax-exempt mission. | $50,000 |
| International Womens Media Foundation | To renew support for the american creations project, a culture desk solely dedicated to journalistic stories about united states muslims and their contributions to the culture of our country. | $40,000 |
| American University | To renew support for the center for media and social impact's yes, and... Laughter lab (yall), a professional skill-building accelerator for diverse social-justice-focused comedians and comedy writers including u.s. Muslims. | $25,000 |
| World Without Hate Inc | To provide general operating support for work to prevent hate and violence directed at u.s. Muslims by building empathy through experiential learning and amplification of authentic stories. | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Samsher Gill
- Peter Simmons
- Erica Dziedzic
- Eileen Oberlander
- William H Wright
- Anthony S Fauci
- Vishakha N Desai
- Marie Lynn Miranda
- Nannerl O Keohane
- Afsaneh Beschloss
- Mary Schmidt Campbell
- Catherine Marron
- John Talty
- David S Wilcove
- JT Batson
Questions people ask
Does Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art give?
$3.8 million in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art?
Its 2024 filing lists Samsher Gill (Ceo/President), Peter Simmons (Coo/Treasurer (Thru 02/2024)), Erica Dziedzic (Secretary/Counsel) and Eileen Oberlander (Director of Finance & Treasurer) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.