Kiblawi Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kiblawi Foundation is a private foundation in Great Falls, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $122,816 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $32,500. 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$122,816
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$32,500
- Assets$208,722
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was down from $126,009 the year before.
19% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $126,009 | 21 | $297,191 |
| 2024 | $122,816 | 16 | $208,722 |
How to apply
Kiblawi 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 Kiblawi Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 6 | $67,750 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $31,546 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $7,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $4,100 |
| California | 2 | $1,300 |
| Michigan | 1 | $570 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $50 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Palestinian Appeal | Education services | $32,500 |
| Americans for Children of the Middle East Inc | Education services and palestinian emergency relief | $31,546 |
| Institute of Palestinian Studies USA | Education services | $25,000 |
| Palestine Legal | Education services | $10,000 |
| Palestine Museum US | Education services | $7,000 |
| Arab American Institute Foundation | Education services | $5,250 |
| Playground for Palestine | Education services | $4,000 |
| Unrwa USA | Education services | $2,000 |
| US Campaign for Palestinian Rights | Education services | $2,000 |
| Museum of the Palestinian People | Education services | $1,000 |
| Visualizing Palestine | Education services | $800 |
| Mondoweiss | Education services | $570 |
| Adalah Justice Project Ny | Education services | $500 |
| Institute for Mideast Understanding | Education services | $500 |
| National Arab American Women's Association | Education services | $100 |
| Heal Palestine | Education services | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Nazih Kiblawi
- Nada H Kiblawi
- Samer N Kiblawi
- Zeina N Kiblawi
- Fadi N Kiblawi
Questions people ask
Does Kiblawi Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kiblawi Foundation give?
$122,816 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Kiblawi Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nazih Kiblawi (President), Nada H Kiblawi (Director), Samer N Kiblawi (Director) and Zeina N Kiblawi (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Kiblawi Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.