Syrian American Council
Advocate for the protection of human rights, civil liberties, and democracy for all individuals in Syria. Foster strong, positive relationships between the people of Syria and the USA. Promote international cooperation rooted in justice and adherence to international law.
Syrian American Council at a glance
In short: Syrian American Council gave $96K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $96K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $96,000
- +92.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $96,000
- +92.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $96,000
- Total assets
- $26,933
- +106.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Syrian American Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Atlantic Council of the US ($96K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2022) to $96K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $96K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Council of the US Washington, DC | Support the organization | $96,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,933 | $1,276,080 | $1,263,801 | $96,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $13,062 | $1,150,727 | $1,183,481 | $50,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $35,155 | $551,928 | $532,884 | $25,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $8,265 | $286,294 | $275,441 | — | — |
About Syrian American Council
Based on IRS filings
Syrian American Council is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $27K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $96K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Syrian American Council is led by Farouk Belal, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 4 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Farouk Belal
President
Treasurer → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Keenan Kassar
Government Relations Chair
Executive Committee → Government Relations Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Gail Vignola
Public Relations Chair
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Suzanne Meriden
Director of Partner Relations
Membership Outreach Chair → Director of Partner Relations, 2023
On filings since 2022
$116K (2023) → $104K (2024)
Alaa Kamnaksh
Director of Operations
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$121K (2023) → $104K (2024)
Mohammad A Ghanem
Head of Policy
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$181K (2023) → $83K (2024)
Sameer Saboungi
New on the 2024 filing
$118K (2024)
Abdalmajid Katranji
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ahmed Sakkal
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Dylan Connor
Board Member
Executive Committee → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Osama Khatib
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Osama Shagui
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Reem Connor
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Youmun Horta
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Darren Fenwick (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Hanadi Alwan (2021) — Director
- Former: Obeid Kaifo (2021) — Director
- Former: Osman Khatib (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Sammy Al Hajommar (2021) — Director
- Former: Shadia Martini (2021) — Director
- Former: Suzanne Horani (2021) — Director
- Former: Youmun Elhelou (2021) — Director
- Former: Zaki Lababidi (2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $118K, to Sameer Saboungi. 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Syrian American Council
How much does Syrian American Council give each year?
Syrian American Council gave $96K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
How large is Syrian American Council?
Syrian American Council reported $27K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Syrian American Council?
Syrian American Council is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Washington, DC. It holds $27K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Syrian American Council operate?
Syrian American Council has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Syrian American Council's EIN?
Syrian American Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1956711. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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