Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc
Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports 16 grants totaling $272,000 to charitable organizations, including organizations with arts, music, dance, theatre, and youth education programs.
Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc gave $272K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), top state New York. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $272,000
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,000
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $4,335,915
- +21.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (37% 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 Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Philharmonic-Symphony Society of New York Inc ($35K). Together the top 10 received $235K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 81 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing lists grant dollars by recipient state as: unspecified, 46%; New York, 37%; New Jersey, 10%; Michigan, 4%; and Ohio, 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 16 grantees (6%) 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 $3K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 118% 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 $272K (2024) to $355K (2022). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $272K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Philharmonic-Symphony Society of New York Inc New York, NY | Children's Educational Programs | $35,000 |
| Edward Said National Conservatory of Music | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| First Ramallah Group | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| RAWDAT EL-ZUHUR AL-QUDS Music Art and Drama Progr | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| The William Paterson University of New Jersey Foun Wayne, NJ | Paterson Middle School System Music Project and Exchange Activities with ESNCM | $25,000 |
| Al Kamandjati Association | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| National Dance Institute Inc New York, NY | Irene Diamond Summer Institute | $20,000 |
| Free Arts for Abused Children of New York City Inc New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| New 42ND Street Inc New York, NY | New Victory Children's Education Program of The New Victory Theatre | $15,000 |
| Roundabout Theatre Company Inc New York, NY | Youth Education Program | $15,000 |
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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 | $4,335,915 | $1,125,208 | $371,857 | $272,000 | 16 | $299,974 | $1,062,525 | $254,855 |
| 2023 | $3,582,564 | $304,376 | $392,858 | $275,000 | 16 | $301,557 | $213,975 | $235,213 |
| 2022 | $3,671,046 | $433,868 | $490,895 | $355,000 | 16 | $378,069 | $229,042 | $234,353 |
| 2021 | $3,728,073 | $597,474 | $442,726 | $302,500 | 16 | $325,116 | $481,064 | $262,157 |
| 2020 | $3,573,325 | $238,442 | $391,850 | $272,500 | 17 | — | $146,751 | $221,849 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $255K 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 include support for children’s education, music, dance, theatre, and arts programs, as well as general and unrestricted support.
Among the grantees, National Dance Institute says it uses dance to foster children’s experience, participation, and knowledge of the arts. Roundabout Theatre Company describes its mission as celebrating theatre through classic and new works and educating audiences. Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet says it educates and enriches people interested in dance and provides youth opportunities to perform. The Musical Arts Association describes the Cleveland Orchestra’s purpose as inspiring and enriching lives through musical experiences.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $272,000. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $35,000, with a median grant of $15,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $35,000 to the Philharmonic-Symphony Society of New York for children’s educational programs; $30,000 each to the Edward Said National Conservatory of Music, First Ramallah Group, and Rawdat El-Zuhur Al-Quds; and $25,000 to the William Paterson University of New Jersey Foundation for the Paterson Middle School System Music Project and exchange activities with ESNCM. Other grants included $20,000 to National Dance Institute for its Irene Diamond Summer Institute, $15,000 to Roundabout Theatre Company for its Youth Education Program, and $3,000 each to Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet and the Musical Arts Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kosovare Grebe (director and secretary), Blake Hishmeh (director), Brady Hishmeh (director), Robert Hishmeh (director and president), Amal Ibrahimaj (vice president, director, and treasurer), and Nimon Ibrahimaj (director).
Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc is led by Robert Hishmeh, Director & President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Hishmeh
Director & President
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, Director & President, 2023
Treasurer, Director & President → Director & President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amal Ibrahimaj
Vice President, Director & Treasurer
Vice President & Director → Vice President, Director & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Blake L Hishmeh
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brady C Hishmeh
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kosovare K Grebe
Director & Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nimon N Ibrahimaj
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Basem L Hishmeh (2020–2023) — President & Director
- Former: Muna Hishmeh (2020–2023) — Secretary & Director
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 Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc
How much does Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc give each year?
Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc gave $272K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $275K across 16 grants.
What is Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $17,000, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc give grants?
Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was New Jersey (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants) and Wayne, NJ (2 grants).
Does Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 44% of Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Philharmonic-Symphony Society of New York Inc ($35,000), Edward Said National Conservatory of Music ($30,000) and First Ramallah Group ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc?
Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $300K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $255K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for children’s education, music, dance, theatre, and arts programs, as well as general and unrestricted support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc's EIN?
Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-1270242. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Muna & Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc 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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