Hilal Foundation
Hilal Foundation is a private foundation, based in Bellevue, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $58K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $995K.
Hilal Foundation at a glance
In short: Hilal Foundation gave $995K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $166K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $995,000
- +332.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $165,833
- +548.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $47,500
- Total assets
- $57,959
- Primary geography
- Washington (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Hilal Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Muslim Association of Puget Sound ($801K). Together the top 6 received $995K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 33 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hilal Foundation gives
- Giving grew 323% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $189K (2023) to $995K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $995K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim Association of Puget Sound Redmond, WA | General Fund | $801,000 |
| Muslim American Youth Foundation Seattle, WA | General Fund | $97,000 |
| Islamic Center of Bothell Bothell, WA | General Fund | $70,000 |
| Heal Palestine Kent, OH | General Fund | $25,000 |
| Skillspire Foundation Seatac, WA | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Essentials First Bellevue, WA | General Fund | $1,000 |
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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 | $57,959 | $310,700 | $1,018,063 | $995,000 | 6 | $1,006,400 | — | $8,396 |
| 2024 | — | — | $251,300 | $230,300 | 9 | $10,500 | $18,949 | $40,565 |
| 2023 | — | — | $210,450 | $188,500 | 8 | $10,750 | $31,011 | $50,183 |
| 2022 | $1,156,743 | $45,458 | $263,198 | $235,000 | 4 | $248,138 | $32,345 | $86,560 |
| 2021 | $992,351 | $155,913 | $432,813 | $407,150 | 6 | $418,662 | $144,425 | $31,280 |
| 2020 | $1,269,251 | $155,913 | $290,179 | $267,875 | 8 | — | $144,771 | $60,844 |
| 2019 | $1,403,517 | $155,913 | $266,778 | $241,700 | 11 | — | $144,836 | $66,218 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hilal Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hilal Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amira Youssef El-Bastawissi
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wael Bahaa-El-Din
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Hilal Foundation
How much does Hilal Foundation give each year?
Hilal Foundation gave $995K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $230K across 9 grants.
What is Hilal Foundation's typical grant size?
Hilal Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $47,500, and its average grant was $165,833, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hilal Foundation give grants?
Hilal Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Hilal Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Hilal Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hilal Foundation's largest grantees?
Hilal Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Muslim Association of Puget Sound ($801,000), Muslim American Youth Foundation ($97,000) and Islamic Center of Bothell ($70,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hilal Foundation?
Hilal Foundation reported $58K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Hilal Foundation's EIN?
Hilal Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0439076. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Live grants for the work Hilal 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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