The Aldeen Foundation
The Aldeen Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pasadena, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $37K.
The Aldeen Foundation at a glance
In short: The Aldeen Foundation gave $37K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $36,731
- -31.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,183
- -14.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,788
- Total assets
- $3,717,602
- -2.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Aldeen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Isna ($3K).
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($33,731), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Aldeen Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−14%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 179% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2025) to $65K (2021). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $33,731 |
| Isna Plainfield, IN | Education | $3,000 |
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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 | $3,717,602 | $314,776 | $394,605 | $36,731 | 4 | $103,693 | — | — |
| 2024 | $3,824,891 | $294,528 | $405,505 | $53,689 | 5 | $182,903 | $77,337 | — |
| 2023 | $3,961,450 | $285,228 | $357,511 | $45,200 | 5 | $195,350 | $129,887 | $109,280 |
| 2022 | $4,057,790 | $276,569 | $341,880 | $42,747 | 4 | $125,408 | $92,789 | $198,556 |
| 2021 | $4,211,580 | $280,676 | $363,393 | $64,925 | 4 | $79,624 | $75,868 | $273,356 |
| 2020 | $4,364,243 | $276,099 | $347,834 | $44,065 | 3 | — | $77,663 | $212,959 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Aldeen Foundation is led by Hala Alfi, Chairwoman on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Hala Alfi
Chairwoman
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$27K (2024) → $30K (2025)
Lina Kholaki
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Dimah Sharif
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yousef Burpee
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Aida Osman (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Thouraya Bouberta (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Azmeralda Alfi (2020–2021) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $30K, to Hala Alfi (Chairwoman).
Frequently asked questions about The Aldeen Foundation
How much does The Aldeen Foundation give each year?
The Aldeen Foundation gave $37K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $54K across 5 grants.
What is The Aldeen Foundation's typical grant size?
The Aldeen Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,788, and its average grant was $9,183, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Aldeen Foundation give grants?
The Aldeen Foundation gives mostly in California: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (8%).
Does The Aldeen Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Aldeen Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Aid" (3 grants).
How large is The Aldeen Foundation?
The Aldeen Foundation reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $315K.
What is The Aldeen Foundation's EIN?
The Aldeen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4353000. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 September 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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