American Task Force on Lebanon Inc
The American Task Force on Lebanon (ATFL) is a non-sectarian, non-partisan, and independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Comprised of prominent americans of lebanese heritage, our mission is to educate policymakers and the public about the importance of a robust us-lebanon bilateral relationship by facilitating dialogue around common principles and issues of strategic importance.
American Task Force on Lebanon Inc at a glance
In short: American Task Force on Lebanon Inc reported $38K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $38,100 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +429.2% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $1,826,319
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,390,386
- +63.7% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $61,010
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,335,869
- +57.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who American Task Force on Lebanon Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2023) to $64K (2020). In 2024 it reported $38K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Arab American Philanthropy Dearborn, MI | 2022 Caap Gala Patron Sponsor | $7,500 |
| American University of Beirut New York, NY | Scholarship $5,000GALA Event $1,000 | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,826,319 | $1,390,386 | $1,335,869 | $38,100 | Total only | $61,010 |
| 2023 | $1,807,159 | $849,199 | $849,678 | $7,200 | Total only | $59,903 |
| 2022 | $1,787,465 | $892,698 | $759,211 | $13,500 | 2 | $76,448 |
| 2021 | $1,598,649 | $771,105 | $735,378 | $25,100 | 1 | $52,236 |
| 2020 | $1,558,593 | $547,847 | $620,448 | $64,444 | 3 | $54,958 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About American Task Force on Lebanon Inc
Based on IRS filings
American Task Force on Lebanon Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $38K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $61K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Task Force on Lebanon Inc is led by Edward M. Gabriel, President & CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 33 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward M. Gabriel
President & CEO
President → President & CEO, 2021
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter J. Tanous
Founding Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Spencer Abraham
Chairman
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Howard
Director of Policy & Outreach
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$119K (2023) → $127K (2024)
Ghassan Saab
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kamal Shouhayib
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Khalil G. Rouhana
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Naseem Haffar
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Salim Sessine
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tallal A. Turfe
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Jacobs
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abie Musa
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Francois Nader
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leila Afas
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natasha Akda
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Abraham
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ahmed Boomrod
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Manal Saab
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michel Chammas
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ralph Nader
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adib Kassis
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lana Yaghi
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Geagea
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lulu Seikaly
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nada Hamadeh
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Kouttab-Jamay
Vice President for Administration
Vice President of Operations → Vice President for Administration, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$104K (2023) → $117K (2024)
Cheyenne Mawad
Communications Coordinator
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$100K (2024)
Denyse Sabagh
Legal Counsel
Secretary → Legal Counsel, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacques F. Tohme
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mohamed Ahmar
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nijad I. Fares
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ray R. Irani
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas A. Nassif
Chairman Emeritus
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: James Kassouf (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Zenna Elhasan (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Leslie Touma (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Nick J. Rahall II (2020) — Director
- Former: Robert A. Chahine (2020) — Director
- Former: Sami Ladeki (2020) — Director
- Former: Tanya Rahall (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $127K, to Steven Howard (Director of Policy & Outreach). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Task Force on Lebanon Inc
How much does American Task Force on Lebanon Inc give each year?
American Task Force on Lebanon Inc reported $38K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $7K in grants paid.
How large is American Task Force on Lebanon Inc?
American Task Force on Lebanon Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What is American Task Force on Lebanon Inc?
American Task Force on Lebanon Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does American Task Force on Lebanon Inc operate?
American Task Force on Lebanon Inc has awarded grants in Michigan, New York.
What is American Task Force on Lebanon Inc's EIN?
American Task Force on Lebanon Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1611820. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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