DRS Subhi & Maysoon Ali
DRS Subhi & Maysoon Ali is a private foundation based in Waverly, Tennessee. Its 2025 filing reports 15 grants totaling $6,425 to charitable organizations.
DRS Subhi & Maysoon Ali at a glance
In short: DRS Subhi & Maysoon Ali gave $6K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $428.333), top state Tennessee. 47% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,425
- -87.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $428
- -91.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $143,439
- +21.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (7 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to DRS Subhi & Maysoon Ali
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 806 East Main Street, Waverly, TN 37185-1814
Phone: (931) 296-7788
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who DRS Subhi & Maysoon Ali funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Playgrounds for Palestine ($2K). Together the top 10 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 120 grants of 120 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee (41%), Pennsylvania (31%), Washington, DC (11%), New York (9%), and Georgia (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is DRS Subhi & Maysoon Ali open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 15 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $293; repeat grants $547. How we count
Medians: $200 first-time, $200 repeat.
- 20% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 64% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2025) to $51K (2024). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Playgrounds for Palestine Yardely, PA | GIFT | $2,000 |
| Millions of Conversations Nashville, TN | GIFT | $1,000 |
| Tennessee Medical Education Fund Nashville, TN | GIFT | $750 |
| Tennessee Foundation for Quality Nashville, TN | GIFT | $500 |
| Unrwa Washington, DC | GIFT | $500 |
| Haven Fund New York, NY | GIFT | $500 |
| Alif Institute Atlanta, GA | GIFT | $250 |
| Institute for Palestine Studies Washington, DC | GIFT | $200 |
| Deir Debwan Wayne, NJ | GIFT | $200 |
| Nashville Rescue Mission Nashville, TN | GIFT | $150 |
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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 | $143,439 | $5,267 | $11,425 | $6,425 | 15 | $6,425 | $1,028 | $6,815 |
| 2024 | $117,847 | $-3,920 | $52,911 | $50,700 | 10 | $50,700 | $807 | $5,703 |
| 2023 | $140,638 | $12,243 | $30,480 | $24,130 | 21 | $24,130 | $22 | $6,426 |
| 2022 | $105,673 | $18,606 | $18,684 | $17,659 | 31 | $17,659 | $2,606 | $6,805 |
| 2021 | $159,307 | $96,628 | $40,781 | $27,457 | 43 | — | $3,089 | $5,619 |
| 2020 | $66,908 | $38,977 | $23,597 | $23,577 | 27 | — | $954 | $2,504 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, DRS Subhi & Maysoon Ali reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose missions, as described by the organizations themselves, include building playgrounds and skateparks for children; bringing Americans together around shared values; providing food, clothing, shelter, and recovery programs; creating affordable housing; and connecting communities through public radio and journalism.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $6,425. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $2,000, with a median grant of $200. Notable grants included $2,000 to Playgrounds for Palestine, $1,000 to Millions of Conversations, $750 to Tennessee Medical Education Fund, and $500 each to Tennessee Foundation for Quality, UNRWA, and Haven Fund. Other reported grants included $250 to Alif Institute, $150 to Nashville Rescue Mission, $100 each to Habitat for Humanity and UNICEF, and $50 to Nashville Public Radio.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dr Subhi D Ali as president, Dr Maysoon S Ali as vice president and secretary, and Yasmine S Ali as assistant secretary.
DRS Subhi & Maysoon Ali is led by Subhi D. Ali, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Subhi D. Ali
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Maysoon S. Ali
V.p. & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Yasmine S. Ali
Ass't Secretary T
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about DRS Subhi & Maysoon Ali
How much does DRS Subhi & Maysoon Ali give each year?
DRS Subhi & Maysoon Ali gave $6K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $51K across 10 grants.
What is DRS Subhi & Maysoon Ali's typical grant size?
DRS Subhi & Maysoon Ali's median grant in 2025 was $200, and its average grant was $428, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from DRS Subhi & Maysoon Ali that year got $293 on average.
Where does DRS Subhi & Maysoon Ali give grants?
DRS Subhi & Maysoon Ali's top state is Tennessee, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (31%) and District of Columbia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (6 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does DRS Subhi & Maysoon Ali give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on DRS Subhi & Maysoon Ali's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Gift" (15 grants).
Who are DRS Subhi & Maysoon Ali's largest grantees?
DRS Subhi & Maysoon Ali's largest 2025 grantees include Playgrounds for Palestine ($2,000), Millions of Conversations ($1,000) and Tennessee Medical Education Fund ($750), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is DRS Subhi & Maysoon Ali?
DRS Subhi & Maysoon Ali reported $143K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does DRS Subhi & Maysoon Ali fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from DRS Subhi & Maysoon Ali?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is DRS Subhi & Maysoon Ali's EIN?
DRS Subhi & Maysoon Ali's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1784711. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does DRS Subhi & Maysoon Ali accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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