J Samir Sulieman Charitable
J Samir Sulieman Charitable is a private foundation based in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including animal welfare, the arts, services for people with disabilities, housing, health care, and human services.
J Samir Sulieman Charitable at a glance
In short: J Samir Sulieman Charitable gave $9K across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $243.385), top state Arkansas. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,492
- +93.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- -4.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $243
- +103.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $99,260
- -3.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (12 of 39, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (44% 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 J Samir Sulieman Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 15 Heritage Park Circle, North Little Rock, AR 72116
Phone: (501) 758-5567
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who J Samir Sulieman Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Amy's Animal Rescue ($3K). Together the top 10 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
176 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 176 grants of 176 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 44% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arkansas, 24% to California, 8% to New York, 6% to the District of Columbia, and 4% to Virginia. The grant list also includes recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is J Samir Sulieman Charitable open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 39 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $117; repeat grants $299. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $100 repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 209% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $5K (2023) to $9K (2024). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amy's Animal Rescue Star City, AR | Charitable | $2,750 |
| Birzeit Society Anaheim, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Thea Foundation North Little Rock, AR | Charitable | $600 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind Yorktown Heights, NY | Charitable | $350 |
| St Xavier Highschool Louisville, KY | Charitable | $350 |
| UPA Washngton DC, DC | Charitable | $300 |
| Turning Pointe Donkey Rescue Dansville, MI | Charitable | $200 |
| Ocean Convservancy Washington, DC | Charitable | $150 |
| Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | Charitable | $132 |
| Little Rock Compassion Little Rock, AR | Charitable | $101 |
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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 | $99,260 | $6,707 | $10,576 | $9,492 | 39 | $9,992 | $5,548 | $4,789 |
| 2023 | $103,129 | $7,159 | $6,235 | $4,900 | 41 | $5,513 | $5,581 | $4,085 |
| 2022 | $102,205 | $-9,674 | $7,514 | $5,108 | 36 | $6,014 | $4,033 | $5,058 |
| 2021 | $119,393 | $-7,591 | $8,110 | $7,171 | 27 | $7,596 | $4,623 | $5,828 |
| 2020 | $135,094 | $5,893 | $6,805 | $5,899 | 33 | — | $5,030 | $5,844 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J Samir Sulieman Charitable reported a distributable amount of $5K 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 went to organizations with varied missions. For example, THEA FOUNDATION says it advocates for the importance of the arts in young people’s development, while GUIDING EYES FOR THE BLIND says it provides guide dogs to people with vision loss. Other supported organizations describe work in donkey welfare, housing for low-income elderly and physically challenged people, and health care for underserved communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 39 grants totaling $9,492. Grants ranged from $48 to $2,750, with a median grant of $100. Its largest grants included $2,750 to AMY’S ANIMAL RESCUE in Arkansas, $2,000 to BIRZEIT SOCIETY in California, and $600 to THEA FOUNDATION in Arkansas. Other listed grants included $350 to GUIDING EYES FOR THE BLIND and $200 to TURNING POINTE DONKEY RESCUE.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
J SAMIR SULIEMAN is listed as an officer on the 2024 filing.
J Samir Sulieman Charitable's only listed officer is J. Samir Sulieman, Officer on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
J. Samir Sulieman
Officer
On filings since 2020
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 J Samir Sulieman Charitable
How much does J Samir Sulieman Charitable give each year?
J Samir Sulieman Charitable gave $9K across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 41 grants.
What is J Samir Sulieman Charitable's typical grant size?
J Samir Sulieman Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $100, and its average grant was $243, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from J Samir Sulieman Charitable that year got $117 on average.
Where does J Samir Sulieman Charitable give grants?
J Samir Sulieman Charitable's top state is Arkansas, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (24%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Little Rock, AR (7 grants), North Little Rock, AR (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does J Samir Sulieman Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 39 grants with a stated purpose on J Samir Sulieman Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (39 grants).
Who are J Samir Sulieman Charitable's largest grantees?
J Samir Sulieman Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Amy's Animal Rescue ($2,750), Birzeit Society ($2,000) and Thea Foundation ($600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is J Samir Sulieman Charitable?
J Samir Sulieman Charitable reported $99K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does J Samir Sulieman Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J Samir Sulieman Charitable?
The foundation 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 J Samir Sulieman Charitable's EIN?
J Samir Sulieman Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-6185614. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does J Samir Sulieman Charitable 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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