Mehdawi is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN ANTONIO, TX. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $62K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $1K.
Financial Overview
From 2020 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$62K
Annual Giving
$5K
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$3K
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mehdawi reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Mehdawi
Based on IRS filings
Mehdawi is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN ANTONIO, TX. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $62K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 2 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $62,249 |
| Revenue | $1,463 |
| Expenses | $5,267 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,463 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,965 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2020
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2020 grants, the largest include Guidance College ($2,767), Culturingua ($2,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Guidance College Houston, TX | Education | $2,767 |
| Culturingua San Antonio, TX | Education | $2,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
From 2020 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nader Mehdawi | Chair of Board | 3 | — |
| Nadia Mavrakis | Vice Chair & Treasurer | 3 | — |
| Patricia Leigh Allen | Executive Director | 3 | — |
| Gheith Mehdawi | Secretary | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mehdawi?
Mehdawi is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN ANTONIO, TX. It holds $62K in total assets as of 2020.
How large is Mehdawi?
As of 2020, Mehdawi holds $62K in total assets with $1K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $5K in 2020.
Where does Mehdawi operate?
Mehdawi has awarded grants in Texas.
What size grants does Mehdawi award?
In 2020, Mehdawi awarded 2 grants totaling $5K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Mehdawi required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Mehdawi reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Mehdawi's EIN?
Mehdawi's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3704405. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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