Kahlil Gibran Historical Society
The Kahlil Gibran Historical Society is a 501(c)3 public charitable organization dedicated to the works, promotion, and education of the poet Kahlil Gibran. Our Mission is to discover, interpret, and disseminate the life and works of Kahlil Gibran through art, scientific research, and education
Kahlil Gibran Historical Society at a glance
In short: Kahlil Gibran Historical Society gave $133K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $67K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $133,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $66,500
- Median grant
- $66,500
- Total assets
- $750,928
- -26.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Kahlil Gibran Historical Society funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rock Creek Conservancy ($125K). Together the top 2 received $133K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $133K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek Conservancy Bethesda, MD | donation | $125,000 |
| Balboa Bay Club Scholarship Newport Beach, CA | donation | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $750,928 | $11,864 | $288,507 | $133,000 | 2 | $11,864 |
| 2024 | $1,027,571 | $1,035,076 | $7,505 | — | — | $341 |
About Kahlil Gibran Historical Society
Based on IRS filings
Kahlil Gibran Historical Society is a public charity, based in Newport Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $751K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $133K. Net investment income was $12K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kahlil Gibran Historical Society is led by Michael Farah, CEO on every filing since 2024; none of the 18 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Farah
CEO
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
antoinette naddour
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
catherine james kassouf
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
derek dewan
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
edward mafoud
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
emad al-zaben
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
greg gormanus
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
irene farber foundation
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
marianne hahn foundation
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
martha schweiger foundation
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
stolaroff foundation
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
tony bikhazi
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
tony khawam
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
wyser foundation
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
arab american museum Freij
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Farah
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
john l sadd Jr.
CFO
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Roum
Vice President
Vice President & Trustee → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: arab american museum (2024) — Trustee
- Former: farah family foundation (2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Kahlil Gibran Historical Society
How much does Kahlil Gibran Historical Society give each year?
Kahlil Gibran Historical Society gave $133K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Kahlil Gibran Historical Society?
Kahlil Gibran Historical Society reported $751K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12K.
Where does Kahlil Gibran Historical Society operate?
Kahlil Gibran Historical Society has awarded grants in California, Maryland.
What is Kahlil Gibran Historical Society's EIN?
Kahlil Gibran Historical Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-2378836. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
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