Building Scholarly Bridges Inc
Preselected recipients only
Building Scholarly Bridges Inc is a private foundation in Fairfax, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $252,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $80,000. 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$252,500
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $220,000 the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $255,000 | 7 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $220,000 | 7 | $4.8 million |
| 2025 | $252,500 | 7 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
Building Scholarly Bridges 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 Building Scholarly Bridges Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3 | $140,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $30,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $30,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $27,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | Scholarship Fund | $80,000 |
| Wellesley College | Middle East Policy and Diplomacy | $30,000 |
| International Student House | Promote foreign stududent exchange | $30,000 |
| Inova Hospital | Cancer research | $30,000 |
| National Council for US-Arab Relati | Dedicated to improving American knowledge and understanding of the Arab region | $30,000 |
| Francis W Parker School | Promote Model UN Program | $27,500 |
| University of Houston | Promote student exchange in the Middle East | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Naila Alsowayel
- Ms Katharine Sexton
- Ambassador Walter Cutler
- Dr Dina Alsowayel
Questions people ask
Does Building Scholarly Bridges Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Building Scholarly Bridges Inc give?
$252,500 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Building Scholarly Bridges Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Dr Naila Alsowayel (President), Ms Katharine Sexton (Secretary), Ambassador Walter Cutler (Director) and Dr Dina Alsowayel (Director).
What does Building Scholarly Bridges Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.