Nathan and Ruth Habib
Nathan and Ruth Habib is a private foundation, based in Bethesda, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $175K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $9K. Net investment income was $6K.
Nathan and Ruth Habib at a glance
In short: Nathan and Ruth Habib gave $9K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,874
- -1.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,109
- -1.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $653
- Total assets
- $174,506
- -1.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (40% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Nathan and Ruth Habib funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Blue Ridge Area Food Bank ($3K). Together the top 8 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 41 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Nathan and Ruth Habib gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2025) to $11K (2020). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Verona, VA | Provide Food for the Needy | $3,043 |
| Washington University School of Architecture St. Louis, MO | Support for Educational Institution | $1,900 |
| Congregation HAR Tzeon-Agudath Achim Silver Spring, MD | Rabbi's Discretionary Fund | $1,836 |
| Washington Architectural Foundation District Architecture Center Washington, DC | Support Education | $750 |
| Sixth & I Historic Synagogue Washington, DC | Religious & Cultural Activities | $555 |
| Rappahannock Nature Camp Sperryville, VA | Support for Summer Camp | $500 |
| Jubilee Baltimore Baltimore, MD | Rebuild Neighborhoods | $200 |
| Glen Echo Fire Department Glen Echo, MD | Support Volunteer Fire Dept | $90 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $174,506 | $7,336 | $9,979 | $8,874 | 8 | $8,874 | $6,231 | $8,802 |
| 2024 | $177,253 | $8,757 | $10,293 | $9,038 | 8 | $9,038 | $7,502 | $8,874 |
| 2023 | $178,867 | $6,632 | $10,508 | $9,483 | 8 | $9,483 | $5,607 | $9,038 |
| 2022 | $182,777 | $666 | $11,155 | $10,050 | 9 | $10,050 | — | $9,484 |
| 2021 | $193,266 | $167 | $11,651 | $10,522 | 8 | — | — | $10,049 |
| 2020 | $204,750 | $2,549 | $12,175 | $10,950 | 7 | — | $1,324 | $10,525 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nathan and Ruth Habib reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nathan and Ruth Habib is led by Victor Habib, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Victor Habib
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barry Habib
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathryn Habib
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Nathan and Ruth Habib
How much does Nathan and Ruth Habib give each year?
Nathan and Ruth Habib gave $9K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $9K across 8 grants.
What is Nathan and Ruth Habib's typical grant size?
Nathan and Ruth Habib's median grant in 2025 was $653, and its average grant was $1,109, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nathan and Ruth Habib give grants?
Nathan and Ruth Habib's top state is Virginia, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (24%) and Missouri (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Nathan and Ruth Habib give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Nathan and Ruth Habib's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Nathan and Ruth Habib's largest grantees?
Nathan and Ruth Habib's largest 2025 grantees include Blue Ridge Area Food Bank ($3,043), Washington University School of Architecture ($1,900) and Congregation HAR Tzeon-Agudath Achim ($1,836), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Nathan and Ruth Habib?
Nathan and Ruth Habib reported $175K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Nathan and Ruth Habib's EIN?
Nathan and Ruth Habib's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1312486. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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