Sidra Foundation
Sidra Foundation is a private foundation based in Tampa, Florida. In 2023, it made grants to charitable organizations including education, community-support, religious-education, and humanitarian organizations.
Sidra Foundation at a glance
In short: Sidra Foundation gave $653K across 99 grants in 2023 (avg $7K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $653,048
- +56.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 99
- +5.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $6,596
- +48.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $198,296
- -29.4% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Florida (53% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sidra Foundation
- 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. The filing lists M Nazir Hamoui as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: M Nazir Hamoui
Mailing address: 12900 Ortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613
Phone: (352) 596-1101
Website: https://sidrafoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sidra Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Bayaan Academy ($149K across 9 grants). Together the top 10 received $408K.
Grant Size Distribution
234 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 231 grants of 234 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, Florida recipients received 53% of grant dollars, Illinois recipients 24%, Texas recipients 6%, Virginia recipients 4%, and District of Columbia recipients 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 99 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sidra Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $128K (2020) to $653K (2023). In 2023 it made 99 grants totaling $653K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bayaan Academy Temple Terrace, FL | Support | $123,080 |
| Syrian Forum USA Willowbrrok, IL | Support | $49,900 |
| Radiant Hands Tampa, FL | Support | $34,140 |
| Cair (Counsil on American Islamic R Temple Terrace, FL | Support | $25,000 |
| Islamic Center of Gunn HWY Tampa, FL | Support | $20,000 |
| Jesus Son of Mary Ctr Tampa, FL | Support | $20,000 |
| Syrian Forum Willowbrrok, IL | Support | $20,000 |
| Islamic Ctr of Tampa Bay Tampa, FL | Support | $13,500 |
| Muslim Aid USA McLean, VA | Support | $12,400 |
| Rahma Relief Foundation Irving, TX | Support | $11,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported 99 grants in 2023, 94 in 2022, and 18 in 2021.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $198,296 | $639,114 | $675,698 | $653,048 | 99 | $653,048 | $1,202 |
| 2022 | $281,047 | $582,792 | $428,853 | $417,394 | 94 | $844,788 | — |
| 2021 | $232,302 | $196,520 | $164,655 | $164,655 | 18 | $164,655 | $2,191 |
| 2020 | $200,437 | $87,295 | $127,779 | $127,779 | 23 | — | $2,925 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Bayaan Academy says it provides families a platform for children to study core academic subjects alongside Arabic and Quranic studies. Radiant Hands says it supports women in north central and west Florida and helps refugees adapt to life in the United States. The Syrian American Medical Society describes its work as delivering lifesaving services, revitalizing health systems during crises, and promoting medical education. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2023, the foundation reported 99 grants totaling $653,048. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $123,080, with a median of $2,500. Among its largest grants were $123,080 to Bayaan Academy in Temple Terrace, Florida; $49,900 to Syrian Forum USA in Willowbrook, Illinois; $34,140 to Radiant Hands in Tampa, Florida; and $25,000 to CAIR in Temple Terrace, Florida. Other notable recipients included the Islamic Center of Gun Hwy and Jesus Son of Mary Ctr, each receiving $20,000, and the Islamic Ctr of Tampa Bay, which received $13,500.
Additional 2023 recipients included Syrian American Medical Society ($10,000), Darul Qasim ($10,000), Zaytuna College ($8,000), and Sunrise USA ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
M Nazir Hamoui was listed as director on the 2023 filing.
Sidra Foundation is led by M. Nazir Hamoui, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
M. Nazir Hamoui
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Sidra Foundation
How much does Sidra Foundation give each year?
Sidra Foundation gave $653K across 99 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $417K across 94 grants.
What is Sidra Foundation's typical grant size?
Sidra Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,596, across 99 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sidra Foundation give grants?
Sidra Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (24%) and Texas (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (17 grants), Temple Terrace, FL (11 grants), Willowbrrok, IL (7 grants) and Irving, TX (6 grants).
Does Sidra Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 99 grants with a stated purpose on Sidra Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (99 grants).
Who are Sidra Foundation's largest grantees?
Sidra Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Bayaan Academy ($148,758 across 9 grants), Syrian Forum ($65,000 across 6 grants) and Syrian Forum USA ($49,900), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Sidra Foundation?
Sidra Foundation reported $198K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $639K.
What does Sidra Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Bayaan Academy says it provides families a platform for children to study core academic subjects alongside Arabic and Quranic studies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sidra Foundation?
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 Sidra Foundation's EIN?
Sidra Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-6303745. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Sidra Foundation 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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