The Alsawalhi Charitable Foundation
The Alsawalhi Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $215K.
The Alsawalhi Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Alsawalhi Charitable Foundation gave $215K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $54K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $215,000
- +205.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $53,750
- +52.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $21,497
- -3.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Alsawalhi Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Harmony Academy ($105K). Together the top 4 received $215K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 18 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Alsawalhi Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 291% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2020) to $215K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $215K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harmony Academy Pittsfield, MA | Program Support | $105,000 |
| Bostom Islamic Seminary Chelsea, MA | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Arkanum Inc Boston, MA | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Islamic Relief USA Alexandria, VA | Program Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $21,497 | $215,311 | $217,319 | $215,000 | 4 | $216,142 | — | $997 |
| 2023 | $22,226 | $67,331 | $73,711 | $70,300 | 2 | $71,988 | — | $1,075 |
| 2022 | $25,164 | $76,052 | $97,795 | $94,400 | 4 | $96,100 | — | $1,898 |
| 2021 | $49,201 | $53,581 | $59,010 | $55,000 | 4 | $58,550 | $2,125 | $2,514 |
| 2020 | $52,946 | $31,531 | $28,307 | $26,000 | 4 | — | $282 | $2,160 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Alsawalhi Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $997 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Alsawalhi Charitable Foundation is led by Heiam Alsawalhi, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Heiam Alsawalhi
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Alsawalhi Charitable Foundation
How much does The Alsawalhi Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Alsawalhi Charitable Foundation gave $215K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $70K across 2 grants.
What is The Alsawalhi Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Alsawalhi Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $53,750, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Alsawalhi Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Alsawalhi Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Alsawalhi Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Alsawalhi Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (4 grants).
How large is The Alsawalhi Charitable Foundation?
The Alsawalhi Charitable Foundation reported $21K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $216K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $997 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Alsawalhi Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Alsawalhi Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2726785. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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