The Ajram Family Foundation Gaby a Ajram
The Ajram Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Highland Beach, Florida. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $10,649,250 through 56 grants to charitable organizations.
The Ajram Family Foundation Gaby a Ajram at a glance
In short: The Ajram Family Foundation Gaby a Ajram gave $10.6M across 56 grants in 2024 (avg $190K), top state District of Columbia. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,649,250
- +124.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 56
- +27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $190,165
- +76.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $512,038
- -12.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (13 of 56, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Ajram Family Foundation Gaby a Ajram
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3740 S Ocean Blvd 808, Highland Beach, FL 33487
Phone: (561) 265-3907
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ajram Family Foundation Gaby a Ajram funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Anera ($3.5M). Together the top 10 received $8.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
217 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 112 grants of 217 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC (48%), New York (16%), North Carolina (7%), Georgia (7%), and Connecticut (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 56 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Ajram Family Foundation Gaby a Ajram open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 56 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $54K; repeat grants $231K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 175% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.1M (2019) to $10.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 56 grants totaling $10.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anera Washington, DC | Charitable | $3,500,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000,000 |
| World Food Program USA Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000,000 |
| Heart for Lebanon Black Mountain, NC | Charitable | $750,000 |
| American Friends of Concordia University Washington, DC | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Save the Children Fairfield, CT | Charitable | $500,000 |
| The Carter Center Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $500,000 |
| UNICEF New York, NY | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Asian University for Women Support Foundation Cambridge, MA | Charitable | $200,000 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | Charitable | $200,000 |
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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 | $512,038 | $15,826,936 | $10,709,112 | $10,649,250 | 56 | $10,654,862 | $5,289,314 | $54,372 |
| 2023 | $584,283 | $5,322,101 | $4,747,473 | $4,739,850 | 44 | $4,747,205 | $1,889,674 | $28,984 |
| 2022 | $2,137,374 | $-182,142 | $4,556,620 | $4,502,750 | 38 | $4,506,620 | $26,699 | $185,373 |
| 2021 | $6,876,136 | $9,332,612 | $3,905,957 | $3,877,250 | 39 | $3,878,877 | $5,350,834 | $5,347 |
| 2020 | $94,535 | $2,177,936 | $2,235,225 | $2,213,250 | 40 | — | $943,004 | $22,954 |
| 2019 | $1,060,828 | $3,287,016 | $2,117,654 | $2,077,450 | 29 | — | $1,179,803 | $67,408 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ajram Family Foundation Gaby a Ajram reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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 grantees include organizations working in areas such as humanitarian relief and health care. For example, the International Rescue Committee says it responds to humanitarian crises and helps people affected by conflict and disaster; MedGlobal says it provides health services to vulnerable communities, including refugees and displaced people. Boca Helping Hands describes its work as providing food, medical and financial assistance, education, and job training, while Habitat for Humanity says it seeks to eliminate poverty housing.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 56 grants totaling $10,649,250. Grants ranged from $250 to $3,500,000, with a median grant of $50,000.
The largest awards included $3,500,000 to ANERA, $1,000,000 each to Doctors Without Borders and World Food Program USA, and $750,000 to Heart for Lebanon. Other notable grants included $500,000 each to American Friends of Concordia University, Save the Children, The Carter Center, and UNICEF.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gaby A Ajram, Genevieve M Ajram, and Stacey K Ajram as trustees.
The Ajram Family Foundation Gaby a Ajram's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gaby A. Ajram
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Genevieve M. Ajram
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacey K. Ajram
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 The Ajram Family Foundation Gaby a Ajram
How much does The Ajram Family Foundation Gaby a Ajram give each year?
The Ajram Family Foundation Gaby a Ajram gave $10.6M across 56 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.7M across 44 grants.
What is The Ajram Family Foundation Gaby a Ajram's typical grant size?
The Ajram Family Foundation Gaby a Ajram's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $190,165, across 56 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ajram Family Foundation Gaby a Ajram that year got $54K on average.
Where does The Ajram Family Foundation Gaby a Ajram give grants?
The Ajram Family Foundation Gaby a Ajram's top state is District of Columbia, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (16%) and North Carolina (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (5 grants), Boca Raton, FL (5 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Ajram Family Foundation Gaby a Ajram give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 56 grants with a stated purpose on The Ajram Family Foundation Gaby a Ajram's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (56 grants).
Who are The Ajram Family Foundation Gaby a Ajram's largest grantees?
The Ajram Family Foundation Gaby a Ajram's largest 2024 grantees include Anera ($3,500,000), Doctors Without Borders ($1,000,000) and World Food Program USA ($1,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ajram Family Foundation Gaby a Ajram?
The Ajram Family Foundation Gaby a Ajram reported $512K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ajram Family Foundation Gaby a Ajram fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in areas such as humanitarian relief and health care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ajram Family Foundation Gaby a Ajram?
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 The Ajram Family Foundation Gaby a Ajram's EIN?
The Ajram Family Foundation Gaby a Ajram's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-6219979. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Ajram Family Foundation Gaby a Ajram 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 30, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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