Sam and Labibie Azar Family Foundation Inc
The Sam and Labibie Azar Family is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. It reported making 15 grants totaling $178,500 in 2024; its filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Sam and Labibie Azar Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sam and Labibie Azar Family Foundation Inc gave $179K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), top state Georgia. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $178,500
- +12.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,900
- +20.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $1,852,595
- +1.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (31% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sam and Labibie Azar Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 Peachtree Battle Avenue Nw 14, Atlanta, GA 30305
Phone: (770) 642-4882
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sam and Labibie Azar Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alliance Defending Freedom ($17K). Together the top 10 received $147K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 81 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were Georgia (31%), North Carolina (13%), and Arizona, Michigan, and Oklahoma (10% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Sam and Labibie Azar Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 15 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 252% 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 $117K (2021) to $179K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $179K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance Defending Freedom Scottsdale, AZ | General Charitable Purposes | $17,000 |
| Hillsdale College Annual Support Hillsdale, MI | General Charitable Purposes | $17,000 |
| Kenneth E Hagin Ministries Tulsa, OK | General Charitable Purposes | $17,000 |
| Nobis Works Marietta, GA | General Charitable Purposes | $17,000 |
| Kyle Petty Charity Ride Inc Charlotte, NC | General Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army Adult Rehab Center Atlanta, GA | General Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| With Open Eyes Foundation Wheaton, IL | General Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| National Rifle Assoc of America Orlando, FL | General Charitable Purposes | $12,000 |
| Ryan Seacrest Foundation Nashville, TN | General Charitable Purposes | $12,000 |
| Aidb Foundation Talladega, AL | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,852,595 | $71,322 | $180,935 | $178,500 | 15 | $178,500 | $25,783 | — |
| 2023 | $1,826,570 | $77,445 | $174,130 | $158,500 | 16 | $158,500 | $27,627 | — |
| 2022 | $1,667,301 | $124,108 | $151,699 | $133,333 | 16 | $133,333 | — | $52,928 |
| 2021 | $1,887,348 | $168,060 | $135,278 | $117,200 | 16 | $117,200 | $27,305 | $59,667 |
| 2020 | $1,681,807 | $67,472 | $162,602 | $150,000 | 18 | — | $4,870 | $59,032 |
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 included support for organizations whose stated work spans several areas. For example, Nobis Works describes its mission as providing community rehabilitation and employment for youth and adults with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Kyle Petty Charity Ride says it benefits hospitals and other charitable organizations assisting children with disease or injury. The Ryan Seacrest Foundation describes its work as bringing interactive media studios to children’s hospitals to support creativity, confidence, and emotional healing.
Other 2024 recipients include Alliance Defending Freedom, which says it advances people’s right to live and speak the truth through work in law, policy, and the public square, and Whitefield Academy, which describes itself as a Christ-centered college-preparatory school. These are the recipient organizations’ stated missions, not a stated mission for the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $178,500 across 15 grants. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $17,000, with a median grant of $12,000. The largest reported grants included $17,000 each to Alliance Defending Freedom, Hillsdale College Annual Support, Kenneth E. Hagin Ministries, and Nobis Works; and $15,000 each to Kyle Petty Charity Ride, Salvation Army Adult Rehab Center, and With Open Eyes Foundation. The filing lists the purposes of the largest grants as general charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Gary M. Azar is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
Sam and Labibie Azar Family Foundation Inc is led by Gary M. Azar, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary M. Azar
President
On filings since 2020
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 Sam and Labibie Azar Family Foundation Inc
How much does Sam and Labibie Azar Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Sam and Labibie Azar Family Foundation Inc gave $179K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $159K across 16 grants.
What is Sam and Labibie Azar Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sam and Labibie Azar Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $11,900, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sam and Labibie Azar Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Sam and Labibie Azar Family Foundation Inc's top state is Georgia, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (13%) and Arizona (10%).
Does Sam and Labibie Azar Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Sam and Labibie Azar Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sam and Labibie Azar Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Sam and Labibie Azar Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Alliance Defending Freedom ($17,000), Hillsdale College Annual Support ($17,000) and Kenneth E Hagin Ministries ($17,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sam and Labibie Azar Family Foundation Inc?
Sam and Labibie Azar Family Foundation Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $71K.
What does Sam and Labibie Azar Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated work spans several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sam and Labibie Azar Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Sam and Labibie Azar Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sam and Labibie Azar Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2311962. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sam and Labibie Azar Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 28, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Sam and Labibie Azar Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sam-and-labibie-azar-family-foundation-inc-morg_85f942dcc036458898718d92cd3ef544
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