Kiblawi Foundation
Kiblawi Foundation is a private foundation based in Great Falls, Virginia. Its 2024 filing reports 16 grants totaling $122,816, with listed purposes including education services and Palestinian emergency relief.
Kiblawi Foundation at a glance
In short: Kiblawi Foundation gave $123K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in District of Columbia. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $122,816
- -2.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -23.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,676
- +27.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $210,344
- -25.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (3 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (55% 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 Kiblawi Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9715 Arnon Chapel Road, Great Falls, VA 22066-3910
Phone: (703) 759-2818
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kiblawi Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Palestinian Appeal ($33K). Together the top 10 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 77 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to organizations in DC (55%), MA (26%), IL (8%), CT (6%), and VA (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kiblawi Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 16 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 81% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. 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 (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 $59K (2020) to $132K (2022). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $123K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Palestinian Appeal Washington, DC | Education Services | $32,500 |
| Americans for Children of the Middle East Inc Boston, MA | Education Services and Palestinian Emergency Relief | $31,546 |
| Institute of Palestinian Studies USA Washington, DC | Education Services | $25,000 |
| Palestine Legal Chicago, IL | Education Services | $10,000 |
| Palestine Museum US Woodbridge, CT | Education Services | $7,000 |
| Arab American Institute Foundation Washington, DC | Education Services | $5,250 |
| Playground for Palestine Falls Church, VA | Education Services | $4,000 |
| Unrwa USA Washington, DC | Education Services | $2,000 |
| US Campaign for Palestinian Rights Washington, DC | Education Services | $2,000 |
| Museum of the Palestinian People Washington, DC | Education Services | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $210,344 | $56,513 | $127,346 | $122,816 | 16 | $122,816 | $56,023 | $11,728 |
| 2023 | $281,177 | $112,311 | $127,914 | $126,009 | 21 | $126,009 | $12,288 | $11,835 |
| 2022 | $296,780 | $117,158 | $137,045 | $132,203 | 19 | $132,203 | $2,324 | $8,004 |
| 2021 | $316,667 | $164,934 | $93,137 | $90,889 | 11 | $90,889 | $17,387 | $14,285 |
| 2020 | $244,870 | $43,291 | $60,341 | $58,994 | 10 | — | $23,005 | $12,174 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kiblawi Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K 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 were reported primarily for education services; one of the largest grants also listed Palestinian emergency relief.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. United Palestinian Appeal says it provides social services to impoverished Palestinians in several regions. Palestine Museum US describes its work as researching and preserving Palestinian history and presenting Palestinian cultural and artistic achievement. The Arab American Institute Foundation says it aims to encourage Arab American participation in civic life and build an educated, empowered Arab American community. The Museum of the Palestinian People says it tells stories of Palestinian history, arts, culture, and people.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 16 grants totaling $122,816. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $32,500, with a median of $2,000.
The largest grants included $32,500 to United Palestinian Appeal, $31,546 to Americans for Children of the Middle East Inc., and $25,000 to Institute of Palestinian Studies USA. Other notable awards were $10,000 to Palestine Legal, $7,000 to Palestine Museum US, and $5,250 to Arab American Institute Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nazih Kiblawi as president and Nada H Kiblawi, Samer N Kiblawi, Zeina N Kiblawi, and Fadi N Kiblawi as directors.
Kiblawi Foundation is led by Nazih Kiblawi, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nazih Kiblawi
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fadi N. Kiblawi
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nada H. Kiblawi
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samer N. Kiblawi
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zeina N. Kiblawi
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Kiblawi Foundation
How much does Kiblawi Foundation give each year?
Kiblawi Foundation gave $123K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $126K across 21 grants.
What is Kiblawi Foundation's typical grant size?
Kiblawi Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $7,676, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kiblawi Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Kiblawi Foundation give grants?
Kiblawi Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (26%) and Illinois (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants).
Does Kiblawi Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Kiblawi Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education Services" (15 grants).
Who are Kiblawi Foundation's largest grantees?
Kiblawi Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include United Palestinian Appeal ($32,500), Americans for Children of the Middle East Inc ($31,546) and Institute of Palestinian Studies USA ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kiblawi Foundation?
Kiblawi Foundation reported $210K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $123K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kiblawi Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants were reported primarily for education services; one of the largest grants also listed Palestinian emergency relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kiblawi Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it 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 Kiblawi Foundation's EIN?
Kiblawi Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3899795. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kiblawi 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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