Sharbek Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sharbek Family Foundation is a private foundation in Avon Lake, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,625 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $2,025 and the largest $8,450. 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$25,625
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$2,025
- Largest grant$8,450
- Assets$664,722
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $33,400 the year before.
100% 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 | $19,750 | 8 | $405,585 |
| 2024 | $33,400 | 9 | $538,251 |
| 2025 | $25,625 | 8 | $664,722 |
How to apply
Sharbek Family 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 Sharbek Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 5 | $14,175 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $8,450 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Syrian American Medical Society Syrian American Medical Society | Medical support | $8,450 |
| Cleveland Muslim Comnunity Center Cleveland Muslim Community Center | Maintenance | $5,000 |
| West Cleveland Muslim Association West Cleveland Muslim Association | Support | $5,000 |
| Citizens for Secure & Save America Citizens for Secure & Save America | Medical support | $2,050 |
| Medglobal Medglobal | Support | $2,000 |
| Islamic Center of Cleveland Islamic Center of Cleveland | Maintenenace | $1,125 |
| Life for Relief and Development Life Foundation | Support | $1,000 |
| Arora Foundation Arora Foundation | Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- MF Sharbek MD
- Farah Maderitz
- Suzanne Sharbek
- Sammar Mecsak
Questions people ask
Does Sharbek Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sharbek Family Foundation give?
$25,625 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $2,025.
Who runs Sharbek Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists MF Sharbek MD (President/Tr), Farah Maderitz (Trustee), Suzanne Sharbek (Secretary) and Sammar Mecsak (Trustee).
What does Sharbek Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.