El-Hibri Foundation
The El-Hibri Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, D.C. It makes grants and runs programs to equip Muslim leaders and their allies to build inclusive communities, with grantmaking focused on advancing the inclusion of American Muslim communities.
El-Hibri Foundation at a glance
In short: El-Hibri Foundation gave $320K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), top state Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $320,000
- -29.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,857
- +5.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $28,202,151
- +12.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (11% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to El-Hibri Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website describes a short-pitch process, followed by an invitation to submit a proposal if the foundation wants to learn more. The 2025 filing says applications are accepted online only and lists no deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Online Submission Only
Mailing address: 1420 16Th St Nw, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 387-9500
Email: info@elhibrifoundation.org
Website: https://www.elhibrifoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from El-Hibri Foundation
Who El-Hibri Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cambridge Muslim College ($100K). Together the top 10 received $285K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 53 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s guidelines say funding is limited to activities undertaken primarily in the United States, and applicants must be U.S.-registered publicly funded 501(c)(3) organizations. The guidelines also allow exceptions for activities with high potential to scale up. The foundation says it continues the El-Hibri family’s charitable tradition of supporting orphans in the Middle East, particularly in Lebanon; its FAQ says it does not accept unsolicited proposals for international humanitarian assistance.
The 2025 grants listed include recipients in Illinois, Michigan, Virginia, California, Texas, and Washington, D.C., as well as recipients whose locations are not specified in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How El-Hibri Foundation gives
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 49% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 292% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $320K (2025) to $970K (2020). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $320K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Muslim College | Support for a Symposium on 100-Year Plan Initiative | $100,000 |
| American Learning Institute for Muslims Canton, MI | Support for the 2026 Summer Program | $25,000 |
| Inner-City Muslim Action Network Chicago, IL | Support for General Operations for Iman-Atlanta | $25,000 |
| Muslim Public Affairs Council Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Support for Countering Islamophobia and Muslim-Jewish Interfaith Work | $25,000 |
| Social Welfare Institutions - Dar Al Aytam Al Islamiya | Sponsor 25 Orphans | $25,000 |
| All Dulles Area Muslim Society (Adams) Sterling, VA | Support for General Operations | $20,000 |
| Culture Squared CIC | Support for the 2026 Bradford Literature Festival | $20,000 |
| Multi-Faith Neighbors Network Keller, TX | Support for shine on sudan (increasing awareness and humanitarian aid) | $15,000 |
| Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (Oxcis) | Support for the Young Muslim Leadership Programme | $15,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Support for Humanitarian Aidmeals | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,202,151 | $5,558,413 | $3,257,744 | $320,000 | 14 | $3,176,707 | $3,702,898 | $1,087,629 |
| 2024 | $25,042,004 | $3,652,707 | $3,289,098 | $455,000 | 21 | $3,018,859 | $1,777,929 | $1,034,595 |
| 2023 | $23,888,167 | $3,462,633 | $3,051,952 | $400,000 | 16 | $2,714,259 | $689,424 | $1,039,987 |
| 2022 | $26,538,702 | $4,367,404 | $3,281,689 | $630,000 | 1 | $3,011,310 | $263,650 | $1,444,444 |
| 2021 | $41,151,480 | $2,120,123 | $2,534,041 | $670,000 | 1 | $2,296,567 | $996,858 | $2,337,800 |
| 2020 | $61,480,030 | $3,131,874 | $2,678,982 | $970,000 | 1 | — | $698,189 | $2,615,004 |
| 2019 | $45,426,679 | $1,261,783 | $2,521,281 | $499,555 | 1 | — | $749,201 | $1,997,154 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, El-Hibri Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M 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
The foundation’s mission is to build an inclusive America by advancing peace and respect for diversity inspired by shared values of Islam. Its grantmaking priorities are advancing inclusion, building organizational capacity, and organizing communities through collaboration and collective action.
Its 2025 filing also describes direct programs in community organizing, nonprofit leadership and management training, and public narrative. These programs focus on collective planning, organizational effectiveness, and helping leaders translate values into action.
Examples of 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. The American Learning Institute for Muslims describes its mission as fostering critical thinking in the context of Islam. Inner-City Muslim Action Network says it works to foster health, wellness, and healing in the inner city through social-change organizing, arts, and a holistic health center. Multi-Faith Neighbors Network says it builds trust and respect among faith leaders through civic engagement, relationships, and dialogue. World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $320,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median of $17,500. Notable awards included $100,000 to Cambridge Muslim College for a symposium on a 100-year plan initiative; $25,000 each to the American Learning Institute for Muslims for its 2026 summer program, Inner-City Muslim Action Network for general operations, and the Muslim Public Affairs Council Foundation for countering Islamophobia and Muslim-Jewish interfaith work; and $15,000 each to Multi-Faith Neighbors Network for its Shine on Sudan initiative and World Central Kitchen for humanitarian aid meals.
The foundation’s website says it develops grantmaking strategies and invites aligned organizations to submit proposals. Organizations may submit a short pitch to introduce their activities; the foundation will contact those it wishes to learn more about. Full proposals are submitted only upon request. Possible proposal materials include a needs assessment, activity timeline and budget narrative, organizational budget and financial statement, IRS confirmation letter, project budget, activity summary matrix, and three years of audited financials and tax returns. The foundation’s guidelines exclude capital expenditures, political campaigns and legislative lobbying, and re-granting to another organization. They encourage activities that can be completed within 12 months and limit organizations to one application per grant cycle, with stated exceptions for very large organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Farhan Latif as trustee and president; Greg Siegrist as treasurer; Mohamed Hag Magid as trustee and program lead; Karim El-Hibri as chair; and Nancy El-Hibri, Faiza El-Hibri, Mary Goudie, and Ahmad Nassar as trustees. It lists Marcia Nass as general counsel until April 2025 and Steve Hamrick as general counsel from April 2025.
El-Hibri Foundation is led by Farhan Latif, Trustee & President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 5 of 10 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Farhan Latif
Trustee & President
President → Trustee & President, 2023
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$191K (2019) → $309K (2025)
Karim El-Hibri
Chair
Trustee & Stratadvis → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Mohamed Hag Magid
Trustee & Program Lead
New on the 2025 filing
8 hrs/week
$40K (2025)
Faiza El-Hibri
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Goudie
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy El-Hibri
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ahmad Nassar
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Siegrist
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
18 hrs/week
$107K (2019) → $131K (2025)
Marcia Nass
General Counsel
General Cnsl & Secretary → General Counsel, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$8K (2019) → $6K (2025)
Steve Hamrick
General Counsel
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$5K (2025)
Former officers (6)
- Former: Abdo Sabban (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Allen Shofe (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Abdul Aziz Said (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Fuad El-Hibri (2019–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Lisa Jones Gentry (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Nadia Roumani (2019–2021) — Trustee
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 $309K, to Farhan Latif (Trustee and President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about El-Hibri Foundation
How much does El-Hibri Foundation give each year?
El-Hibri Foundation gave $320K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $455K across 21 grants.
What is El-Hibri Foundation's typical grant size?
El-Hibri Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $17,500, and its average grant was $22,857, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does El-Hibri Foundation give grants?
El-Hibri Foundation's top state is Virginia, with 11% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (11%) and Michigan (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does El-Hibri Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 21% of El-Hibri Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are El-Hibri Foundation's largest grantees?
El-Hibri Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cambridge Muslim College ($100,000), American Learning Institute for Muslims ($25,000) and Inner-City Muslim Action Network ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is El-Hibri Foundation?
El-Hibri Foundation reported $28.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does El-Hibri Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to build an inclusive America by advancing peace and respect for diversity inspired by shared values of Islam. Its grantmaking priorities are advancing inclusion, building organizational capacity, and organizing communities through collaboration and collective action. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from El-Hibri Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is El-Hibri Foundation's EIN?
El-Hibri Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2306995. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does El-Hibri 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 13, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work El-Hibri Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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