El-Gamal Family Foundation
The El-Gamal Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It reported 21 grants totaling $184,000 in 2024.
El-Gamal Family Foundation at a glance
In short: El-Gamal Family Foundation gave $184K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state California. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $184,000
- +82.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +23.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,762
- +47.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,556,314
- +51.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (3 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to El-Gamal Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who El-Gamal Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bayan ($20K). Together the top 10 received $133K.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 89 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 47% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 23% to Virginia, 18% to Minnesota, 5% to Texas, and 3% to Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is El-Gamal Family Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 21 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 81% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 149% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 67% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2020) to $184K (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $184K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bayan Orange, CA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Zaytuna College Berkeley, CA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Penny Appeal USA Inc Alexandria, VA | General & Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Unity Productions Foundation Potomac Falls, VA | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Islamic Cultural Community Center Masjid Al-Huda Minneapolis, MN | Masjid Tawea | $10,000 |
| Islamic Relief USA Alexandria, VA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Masjid an-NUR-Islamic Centers of Minneapolis & St Minneapolis, MN | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Muslim Public Affairs Council Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Palestinian American Relief Fund Anaheim, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Tracy Islamic Center Tracy, CA | Construction project | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,556,314 | $2,457,219 | $228,373 | $184,000 | 21 | $190,581 | $1,547,096 | $285,154 |
| 2023 | $4,327,468 | $1,101,084 | $156,510 | $101,000 | 17 | $106,775 | $173,347 | $204,567 |
| 2022 | $3,382,894 | $1,347,467 | $157,176 | $123,500 | 18 | $128,025 | $833,502 | $99,796 |
| 2021 | $2,192,603 | $360,895 | $99,909 | $74,000 | 17 | $77,025 | $442,850 | $119,818 |
| 2020 | $1,931,617 | $798,518 | $85,686 | $70,000 | 16 | — | $197,849 | $78,754 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, El-Gamal Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $285K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included educational, relief, research, and community organizations. For example, Zaytuna College says it aims to prepare leaders grounded in the Islamic scholarly tradition, while BAYAN describes its mission as providing a non-sectarian education and developing leaders grounded in that tradition. Penny Appeal USA says it works to alleviate poverty through sustainable programs and emergency relief; Islamic Relief USA describes its work as providing relief and development and empowering individuals in their communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $184,000 through 21 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest awards included $20,000 each to BAYAN and Zaytuna College, and $18,000 to Penny Appeal USA. Other grants included $15,000 to Unity Productions Foundation and $10,000 each to Islamic Relief USA, Yaqeen Research Institute, and several other organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Fatma El-Gamal as Vice President and Mohamed R El-Gamal as President, Director, Secretary, and Treasurer.
El-Gamal Family Foundation is led by Mohamed R El-Gamal, President, Director, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mohamed R El-Gamal
President, Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fatma El-Gamal
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about El-Gamal Family Foundation
How much does El-Gamal Family Foundation give each year?
El-Gamal Family Foundation gave $184K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $101K across 17 grants.
What is El-Gamal Family Foundation's typical grant size?
El-Gamal Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,762, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from El-Gamal Family Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does El-Gamal Family Foundation give grants?
El-Gamal Family Foundation's top state is California, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (23%) and Minnesota (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (3 grants), Alexandria, VA (2 grants) and Irvine, CA (2 grants).
Does El-Gamal Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of El-Gamal Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are El-Gamal Family Foundation's largest grantees?
El-Gamal Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Bayan ($20,000), Zaytuna College ($20,000) and Penny Appeal USA Inc ($18,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is El-Gamal Family Foundation?
El-Gamal Family Foundation reported $6.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $191K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $285K (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 El-Gamal Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included educational, relief, research, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from El-Gamal Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is El-Gamal Family Foundation's EIN?
El-Gamal Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4165503. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does El-Gamal Family Foundation 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.
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