The Abdel-Misih Foundation
The Abdel-Misih Foundation is a private foundation based in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 41 grants totaling $347,337 to charitable organizations, including schools, humanitarian organizations, and organizations serving children.
The Abdel-Misih Foundation at a glance
In short: The Abdel-Misih Foundation gave $347K across 41 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. 32% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $347,337
- +141.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 41
- +51.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,472
- +59.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,427,225
- +16.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (13 of 41, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (52% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Abdel-Misih Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1712 Collins Avenue 1701, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
Phone: (302) 229-1068
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Abdel-Misih Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Convent of the Sacred NY ($50K). Together the top 10 received $243K.
Grant Size Distribution
150 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 149 grants of 150 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in New York received 52% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in Virginia (17%), the District of Columbia (10%), Pennsylvania (6%), and Indiana (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Abdel-Misih Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 41 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 56% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 188% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $121K (2022) to $347K (2025). In 2025 it made 41 grants totaling $347K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Convent of the Sacred NY New York, NY | As Receiving Organization May See Fit | $50,000 |
| Dalton School New York, NY | As Receiving Organization May See Fit | $45,000 |
| Care for Needy Carts Plainview, NY | As Receiving Organization May See Fit | $27,000 |
| World Fund Program USA Washington, DC | As Receiving Organization May See Fit | $20,500 |
| Buckley Country Day School Roslyn, NY | As Receiving Organization May See Fit | $20,000 |
| Coptic Orphans Merrifield, VA | As Receiving Organization May See Fit | $20,000 |
| Archangel Michael Coptic Care Centreville, VA | As Receiving Organization May See Fit | $15,000 |
| Gather the Reminants Chantilly, VA | As Receiving Organization May See Fit | $15,000 |
| Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | As Receiving Organization May See Fit | $15,000 |
| St Mary and St Kirolos Hatfield, PA | As Receiving Organization May See Fit | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,427,225 | $970,338 | $360,812 | $347,337 | 41 | $350,911 | $932,460 | $309,327 |
| 2024 | $3,817,699 | $2,537,412 | $152,630 | $143,820 | 27 | $146,851 | $21,496 | $183,037 |
| 2023 | $2,740,037 | $1,549 | $185,881 | $176,120 | 30 | $180,145 | $13,925 | $142,230 |
| 2022 | $2,924,369 | $4,366 | $144,502 | $120,790 | 25 | $122,693 | — | $138,292 |
| 2021 | $3,064,505 | $1,551,260 | $156,213 | $137,760 | 27 | $141,810 | $1,330,653 | $135,745 |
| 2020 | $1,669,458 | $-48,233 | $166,200 | $126,800 | 31 | — | — | $130,652 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Abdel-Misih Foundation reported a distributable amount of $309K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for educational institutions, organizations serving orphaned children, and humanitarian and other charitable organizations.
Some grantees describe their own missions as follows: The Littlest Lamb says its primary purpose is to support organizations in Egypt that care for orphaned children. American Near East Refugee Aid says it addresses the development and humanitarian needs of Palestinians and other communities in the Middle East. Buckley Country Day School describes its mission as developing a rigorous curriculum and teaching skills for students’ futures while remaining committed to a liberal arts education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 41 grants totaling $347,337. Grants ranged from $95 to $50,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Among the largest were $50,000 to Convent of the Sacred NY, $45,000 to Dalton School, $27,000 to Care for Needy Carts, $20,500 to World Fund Program USA, and $20,000 each to Buckley Country Day School and Coptic Orphans. The filing lists the purpose of these grants as “as receiving organization may see fit.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Raafat Z Abdel-Misih as president, Mona H Abdel-Misih as vice president, Rami Abdel-Misih as vice president, and Sharif Abdel-Misih as director.
The Abdel-Misih Foundation is led by Raafat Z. Abdel-Misih, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Raafat Z. Abdel-Misih
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharif Abdel-Misih
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mona H. Abdel-Misih
Vice President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rami Abdel-Misih
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 The Abdel-Misih Foundation
How much does The Abdel-Misih Foundation give each year?
The Abdel-Misih Foundation gave $347K across 41 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $144K across 27 grants.
What is The Abdel-Misih Foundation's typical grant size?
The Abdel-Misih Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,472, across 41 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Abdel-Misih Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Abdel-Misih Foundation give grants?
The Abdel-Misih Foundation gives mostly in New York: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (17%) and District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Wilmington, DE (2 grants).
Does The Abdel-Misih Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on The Abdel-Misih Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "As Receiving Organization May See Fit" (41 grants).
Who are The Abdel-Misih Foundation's largest grantees?
The Abdel-Misih Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Convent of the Sacred NY ($50,000), Dalton School ($45,000) and Care for Needy Carts ($27,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Abdel-Misih Foundation?
The Abdel-Misih Foundation reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $351K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $309K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Abdel-Misih Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for educational institutions, organizations serving orphaned children, and humanitarian and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Abdel-Misih Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Abdel-Misih Foundation's EIN?
The Abdel-Misih Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2009130. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Abdel-Misih 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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