Arab Center Washington DC Inc
Arab Center Washington DC Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $9K.
Arab Center Washington DC Inc at a glance
In short: Arab Center Washington DC Inc gave $6K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,605
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,803
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,803
- Total assets
- $4,915,058
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Arab Center Washington DC Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Near East Refugee Aid ($3K). Together the top 2 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Arab Center Washington DC Inc gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2025) to $50K (2019). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Near East Refugee Aid Washington, DC | General Donation | $3,105 |
| Democracy for the Arab World Now Brooklyn, NY | General Donation | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,915,058 | $2,877,046 | $3,080,026 | $5,605 | 2 | $2,758,799 | $8,956 | $53,750 |
| 2024 | $4,879,699 | $2,559,668 | $2,568,535 | $5,959 | 2 | $2,578,423 | $16,476 | $48,763 |
| 2023 | $1,684,910 | $2,468,525 | $2,435,050 | — | — | $1,777,633 | $1,553 | $35,469 |
| 2022 | $1,933,983 | $2,262,398 | $2,154,104 | — | — | — | — | $10,000 |
| 2021 | $1,324,287 | $2,306,023 | $2,004,845 | — | — | — | $25 | $10,000 |
| 2020 | $1,024,587 | $2,346,025 | $2,063,940 | — | — | — | — | $5,000 |
| 2019 | $789,930 | $2,665,146 | $2,160,860 | $50,000 | 1 | — | — | $5,000 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arab Center Washington DC Inc reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arab Center Washington DC Inc is led by Khalil Jahshan, Executive Director & President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Khalil Jahshan
Executive Director & President
Executive Director → Executive Director & President, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$159K (2019) → $193K (2025)
George Doumar
Legal Counsel, Treasurer & Secretary
Legal Counsel & Treasurer → Legal Counsel, Treasurer & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$5K (2019) → $0 (2025)
George Salem
Board Member
Board Member → Board Member & Secretary, 2024
Board Member & Secretary → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mohammed Abu-Nimer
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nadim Rouhana
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Soleman Abu-Bader
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ilham Nasser
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurie King
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mary-Jane Deeb (2019–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $193K, to Khalil Jahshan (Executive Director & President).
Frequently asked questions about Arab Center Washington DC Inc
How much does Arab Center Washington DC Inc give each year?
Arab Center Washington DC Inc gave $6K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6K across 2 grants.
How large is Arab Center Washington DC Inc?
Arab Center Washington DC Inc reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Arab Center Washington DC Inc?
Arab Center Washington DC Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Washington, DC. It holds $4.9M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Arab Center Washington DC Inc operate?
Arab Center Washington DC Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, New York.
What is Arab Center Washington DC Inc's EIN?
Arab Center Washington DC Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4736138. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 12, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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