The Andoni Family Foundation
The Andoni Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports $90,500 in grants to 19 organizations, including organizations working on humanitarian needs in the Middle East, Arab American heritage and education, Palestine refugee support, and myotonic dystrophy research.
The Andoni Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Andoni Family Foundation gave $91K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state District of Columbia. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $90,500
- +17.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,763
- +17.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,206,630
- +8.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (7 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (45% 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 Andoni Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Andoni Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Near East Refugee Aid Inc ($10K). Together the top 10 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 64 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars by recipient state were reported as 45% to DC, 20% to Michigan, 19% to California, 9% to Virginia, and 6% to Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Andoni Family Foundation open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 19 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 570% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $91K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Near East Refugee Aid Inc Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Westland Goodfellows Inc Westland, MI | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Arab America Foundation Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Beit Sahour USA Organization Flint, MI | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Childrens Hospital and Healthcare Services Foundat Richmond, VA | muscular dystrophy research fund under the direction Dr. Nicholas Johnson | $5,000 |
| Education for Peace & Understandng Washington DC, DC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation Oakland, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St George Antiochian Orthodox Church Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The University of Toledo Foundation Toledo, OH | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Tides Center Los Angeles, CA | Palestine Legal Fund | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,206,630 | $299,259 | $130,210 | $90,500 | 19 | $103,497 | $63,729 | $127,860 |
| 2023 | $2,037,581 | $316,437 | $106,840 | $77,000 | 19 | $86,556 | $41,889 | $102,659 |
| 2022 | $1,827,984 | $314,890 | $93,999 | $66,500 | 14 | $75,976 | $10,250 | $86,833 |
| 2021 | $1,607,093 | $329,821 | $39,182 | $13,500 | 6 | $22,230 | $10,775 | $82,555 |
| 2020 | $1,316,454 | $528,949 | $25,439 | $10,400 | 6 | — | $15,519 | $47,300 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Andoni Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $128K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, American Near East Refugee Aid says it addresses the development and humanitarian needs of Palestinians and other communities in the Middle East. The Arab America Foundation says it promotes Arab heritage, educates Americans about Arab identity, and connects Arab Americans with organizations across the United States. UNRWA USA National Committee says it lifts up the voices and experiences of Palestine refugees and advocates for resources to support their well-being.
Other 2024 recipients include organizations with different stated missions: the Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation says it mobilizes resources for management, treatment, and research toward a cure for myotonic dystrophy; the University of Toledo Foundation says it supports the university through asset management and philanthropy; and the Institute for Middle East Understanding says it provides education and information on the Palestinian experience.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $90,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among the largest grants were $10,000 to American Near East Refugee Aid and $10,000 to Westland Goodfellows Inc., both listed as general and unrestricted. Other grants included $7,500 to the Arab America Foundation; $5,000 each to Beit Sahour USA Organization, the Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation, the University of Toledo Foundation, Tides Center, and UNRWA USA National Committee; and $4,000 to the Museum of the Palestinian People. The filing lists the Tides Center grant for the Palestine Legal Fund and the UNRWA USA grant for a Gaza Relief fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Issam Hanna Andoni as director and president; Jihan Andoni as secretary and director; Ramiz Andoni as director; Rand Andoni as director and treasurer; and Yara Andoni as director.
The Andoni Family Foundation is led by Issam Hanna Andoni, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Issam Hanna Andoni
Director & President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jihan Andoni
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ramiz Andoni
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rand Andoni
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yara Andoni
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Andoni Family Foundation
How much does The Andoni Family Foundation give each year?
The Andoni Family Foundation gave $91K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $77K across 19 grants.
What is The Andoni Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Andoni Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,763, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Andoni Family Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Andoni Family Foundation give grants?
The Andoni Family Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Michigan (20%) and California (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants).
Does The Andoni Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 68% of The Andoni Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Andoni Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Andoni Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Near East Refugee Aid Inc ($10,000), Westland Goodfellows Inc ($10,000) and Arab America Foundation ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Andoni Family Foundation?
The Andoni Family Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $103K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $128K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Andoni Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, American Near East Refugee Aid says it addresses the development and humanitarian needs of Palestinians and other communities in the Middle East. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Andoni Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Andoni Family Foundation's EIN?
The Andoni Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1781081. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Andoni Family 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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