Hakim Family Foundation
The Hakim Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including international relief organizations, educational institutions, and organizations working on health and humanitarian needs.
Hakim Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Hakim Family Foundation gave $1.0M across 77 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,030,000
- +154.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 77
- +220.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,377
- -20.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $710,981
- -25.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (27% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Hakim Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6560 Buttercup Dr, Nashville, TN 37221
Phone: (615) 345-5540
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hakim Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Unrwa-USA United Nations Relief and Works Agency ($100K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $410K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($85,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 94 grants of 102 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states and Washington, D.C. The largest reported shares went to recipients in Washington, D.C. (27%), New York (14%), Maryland (10%), Massachusetts (6%), and Tennessee (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 77 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Hakim Family Foundation gives
- 20% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $1.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 77 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unrwa-USA United Nations Relief and Works Agency Washington, DC | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Un WFP Contact Karen Turney Washington, DC | Charitable | $50,000 |
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $85,000 |
| Unrwa-USA United Nations Relief and Works Agency Washington, DC | Charitable | $50,000 |
| USA for Unhcr Contact David Hall Washington, DC | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology Office of Individual Giving Attn Sa Cambridge, MA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders Hagerstown, MD | Charitable | $30,000 |
| OLV Charities Lackawanna, NY | Charitable | $20,000 |
| American Friends Service Committee Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Catholic Relief Services Harlan, IA | Charitable | $20,000 |
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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 | $710,981 | $797,543 | $1,035,407 | $1,030,000 | 77 | $1,030,000 | $26,100 | $33,917 |
| 2023 | $948,845 | $724,822 | $409,751 | $405,000 | 24 | $405,000 | $24,783 | $32,536 |
| 2022 | $633,774 | $635,474 | $1,700 | $1,700 | 1 | $1,700 | $230 | $2,670 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hakim Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K 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 support for organizations whose work spans education, child welfare, hunger relief, housing, and humanitarian assistance. For example, MIT describes its mission as advancing knowledge and educating students in science, technology, and other areas; St. Joseph Peace Mission describes operating shelters and residential facilities for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Feed the Children says it works to end child hunger, while Habitat for Humanity says it seeks to eliminate poverty housing.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 77 grants totaling $1,030,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest were $50,000 grants to UNRWA-USA, the UN World Food Programme, an individual recipient, and USA for UNHCR. Other notable grants included $30,000 to MIT and $30,000 to Doctors Without Borders. Source D also lists 2024 grants to St. Joseph Peace Mission ($15,000), Feed the Children ($10,000), Habitat for Humanity ($10,000), and the Carter Center ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Raymond M. Hakim as trustee and Christine Hakim as an advisory committee member.
Hakim Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Raymond M. Hakim
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Christine Hakim
Advisory Committee Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Hakim Family Foundation
How much does Hakim Family Foundation give each year?
Hakim Family Foundation gave $1.0M across 77 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $405K across 24 grants.
What is Hakim Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Hakim Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,377, across 77 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hakim Family Foundation give grants?
Hakim Family Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (14%) and Maryland (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (11 grants), Nashville, TN (5 grants), Hagerstown, MD (4 grants) and Boone, IA (3 grants).
Does Hakim Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 77 grants with a stated purpose on Hakim Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (77 grants).
Who are Hakim Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Hakim Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Unrwa-USA United Nations Relief and Works Agency ($100,000 across 2 grants), Un WFP Contact Karen Turney ($50,000) and USA for Unhcr Contact David Hall ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($85,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hakim Family Foundation?
Hakim Family Foundation reported $711K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hakim Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose work spans education, child welfare, hunger relief, housing, and humanitarian assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hakim Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Hakim Family Foundation's EIN?
Hakim Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6901604. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Hakim 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Hakim Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hakim-family-foundation-morg_0063c383643c4e04b5ae162f0fb5dad7
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