Assyrian Universal Alliance Foundation
The Assyrian Universal Alliance Foundation is a public charity based in Lincolnwood, Illinois. Its stated work includes assistance to older adults, preservation of Assyrian culture and history, cultural education, scholarships, and refugee and international relief.
Assyrian Universal Alliance Foundation at a glance
In short: Assyrian Universal Alliance Foundation gave $231K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Illinois. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $231,000
- -21.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -76.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,250
- +239.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $53,434,916
- +15.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Assyrian Universal Alliance Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The donation policy accepts unsolicited requests. It asks applicants to submit a typed request on organizational letterhead, if applicable, including the organization’s name and tax-exempt number, contact information, mission and service area, requested amount and use of funds, intended beneficiaries, event details if relevant, and an explanation of how the request aligns with the foundation’s mission. Requests are reviewed by the Board of Directors, with a response expected within four weeks. The policy says donations and sponsorships are given primarily to Assyrian organizations, individuals, and initiatives; the sponsorship page says donations are given to nonprofit organizations that share the mission.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7303 N Cicero Ave, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
Phone: (773) 546-9112
Website: https://auaf.us
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Assyrian Universal Alliance Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Assyrian Aid Society ($93K). Together the top 10 received $222K.
Grant Size Distribution
144 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 138 grants of 144 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Lincolnwood, Illinois. In 2024, 58% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 40% to California, and 2% to Arizona. One listed grant supported an Assyrian school in northern Iraq. The foundation’s filing also describes refugee and international relief, including assistance to Assyrians in countries around the world.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Assyrian Universal Alliance Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $184K (2019) to $422K (2022). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $231K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Assyrian Aid Society Kensington, CA | Donation to support assyrian school in northern iraq, donation to support events | $93,400 |
| Insights Software Technologies Inc Park Ridge, IL | Donation-Project Developing an Assyrian Dictonary | $48,000 |
| Aramaic Bible Translation NFP Winfield, IL | Donation to provide financial assistance to group tranlsating the bible from aramaic to english | $21,000 |
| Church of East St George Cathedral Chicago, IL | Christmas donation, sponsoring youth spring party, sponsoring food festival | $16,500 |
| Assyrian Christian Church Chicago, IL | Christmas Donation & Donation to Support Church Remodeling | $15,000 |
| Assyrian Church of the East Glenview Glenview, IL | Donation to Support Events & Christmas Donations | $6,500 |
| Assyrian Athletic Club of Illinois Chicago, IL | Donation-Soccer Program | $6,000 |
| St Odisho's Church Chicago, IL | Christmas Donation & Donation to Support Events | $5,500 |
| St Mary's Church Roselle, IL | Christmas Donation | $5,000 |
| St John's Parish Chicago, IL | Christmas Donation | $5,000 |
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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 | $53,434,916 | $59,506,066 | $56,346,500 | $231,000 | 12 | $1,328,821 |
| 2023 | $46,144,886 | $51,825,069 | $48,423,766 | $294,662 | 52 | $1,551,458 |
| 2022 | $41,142,012 | $41,084,458 | $39,442,911 | $421,887 | 56 | $753,763 |
| 2021 | $44,342,323 | $33,906,552 | $31,851,145 | $201,151 | 6 | $1,198,924 |
| 2020 | $41,900,440 | $27,722,779 | $25,196,032 | $268,034 | 18 | $787,672 |
| 2019 | $36,267,573 | $22,175,743 | $21,665,197 | $183,583 | 8 | $680,328 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that its mission is to assist Assyrian and non-Assyrian elders in the community and preserve Assyrian culture and history. The filing describes cultural education through the Ashurbanipal Library, music and art lessons, a radio program, and preservation of Assyrian materials; scholarships for Assyrian students; and refugee and international relief, including support for youth programs and refugees.
Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working on Assyrian cultural, religious, and community activities. For example, Aramaic Bible Translation NFP describes its own mission as promoting Bible translation into modern Aramaic dialects, disseminating translations, and preserving Aramaic language heritage.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $231,000. Grant amounts ranged from $4,100 to $93,400, with a median grant of $6,250. The largest grants included $93,400 to Assyrian Aid Society to support an Assyrian school in northern Iraq and events; $48,000 to Insights Software Technologies Inc. for a project developing an Assyrian dictionary; and $21,000 to Aramaic Bible Translation NFP for financial assistance with translating the Bible from Aramaic to English.
Other reported 2024 grants included $16,500 to Church of East St George Cathedral for a Christmas donation and support for youth and food-festival events; $15,000 to Assyrian Christian Church for a Christmas donation and church remodeling; and $6,000 to Assyrian Athletic Club of Illinois for a soccer program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tiglat Issabey as president; Larry Dakof as CCO and treasurer; Joseph Badalpour as board chairman; and Edmond Ebrahimi and Helen Badawi as board members.
Assyrian Universal Alliance Foundation is led by Tiglat Issabey, President on every filing since 2019; 4 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tiglat Issabey
President
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$215K (2019) → $423K (2024)
Joseph Badalpour
Board Chairman
Board Member & Chairman → Board Member & Chairman Fr, 2021
Board Member & Chairman Fr → Board Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
$52K (2019) → $74K (2024)
Edmond Ebrahimi
Board Member
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$46K (2020) → $78K (2024)
Larry Dakof
CCO & Treasurer
Chief Compliance Officer & Treasurer → Chief Compliance Officer & T, 2021
Chief Compliance Officer & T → CCO & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$202K (2019) → $236K (2024)
Helen Badawi
Board Member
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: John Guliana (2019–2020) — Chairman
- Former: Bill Mendo (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Tiglad Ashorian (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $423K, to Tiglat Issabey (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Assyrian Universal Alliance Foundation
How much does Assyrian Universal Alliance Foundation give each year?
Assyrian Universal Alliance Foundation gave $231K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $295K across 52 grants.
What is Assyrian Universal Alliance Foundation's typical grant size?
Assyrian Universal Alliance Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,250, and its average grant was $19,250, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Assyrian Universal Alliance Foundation give grants?
Assyrian Universal Alliance Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (40%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (6 grants).
Does Assyrian Universal Alliance Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Assyrian Universal Alliance Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Christmas Donation" (3 grants).
Who are Assyrian Universal Alliance Foundation's largest grantees?
Assyrian Universal Alliance Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Assyrian Aid Society ($93,400), Insights Software Technologies Inc ($48,000) and Aramaic Bible Translation NFP ($21,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Assyrian Universal Alliance Foundation?
Assyrian Universal Alliance Foundation reported $53.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $59.5M.
What does Assyrian Universal Alliance Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that its mission is to assist Assyrian and non-Assyrian elders in the community and preserve Assyrian culture and history. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Assyrian Universal Alliance Foundation?
The donation policy accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Assyrian Universal Alliance Foundation's EIN?
Assyrian Universal Alliance Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2976266. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Assyrian Universal Alliance Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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