Levant Center for Strategic Studies
LCSS is a research and education organizationfocusing on improving mutual understanding between the United States and the Middle East.
Levant Center for Strategic Studies at a glance
In short: Levant Center for Strategic Studies gave $201K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $201K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $201,150
- -21.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $201,150
- -21.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $201,150
- Total assets
- $20,516
- +8.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Levant Center for Strategic Studies funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shine ISE ($201K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $201K (2024) to $256K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $201K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shine ISE Fairfax, VA | Support for research on Middle-East related topics, periodic news digests pertaining to the Middle East, and historical research on regional conflicts. | $201,150 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,516 | $216,565 | $214,747 | $201,150 | 1 |
| 2023 | $18,912 | $219,920 | $270,323 | $256,230 | 1 |
About Levant Center for Strategic Studies
Based on IRS filings
Levant Center for Strategic Studies is a public charity focused on Social Science, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $201K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Levant Center for Strategic Studies's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joel Rayburn
Director
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Doran
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Levant Center for Strategic Studies
How much does Levant Center for Strategic Studies give each year?
Levant Center for Strategic Studies gave $201K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $256K across 1 grant.
How large is Levant Center for Strategic Studies?
Levant Center for Strategic Studies reported $21K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $217K.
What is Levant Center for Strategic Studies?
Levant Center for Strategic Studies is a public charity focused on Social Science, based in Washington, DC. It holds $21K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Levant Center for Strategic Studies operate?
Levant Center for Strategic Studies has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Levant Center for Strategic Studies's EIN?
Levant Center for Strategic Studies's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1877908. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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