The Azraq Education and Community Fund Inc
Our mission is to restore dignity and enrich lives of syrian refugees and other vulnerable families living in the rural and underserved community of azraq, jordan by providing innovative education opportunities and critical humanitarian aid.
The Azraq Education and Community Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The Azraq Education and Community Fund Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- -94.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $211,106
- +17.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Azraq Education and Community Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sye Initiative Inc ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $192K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sye Initiative Inc New York, NY | College Prep Program | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $211,106 | $601,210 | $576,778 | $10,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $179,522 | $615,657 | $566,410 | $192,482 | Total only |
| 2022 | $140,362 | $426,941 | $515,079 | $171,550 | Total only |
| 2021 | $229,294 | $806,680 | $767,852 | $134,941 | Total only |
| 2020 | $179,418 | $396,847 | $353,712 | $86,620 | Total only |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Azraq Education and Community Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Azraq Education and Community Fund Inc is a public charity, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $211K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Azraq Education and Community Fund Inc's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alexis Shereshewsky
Execuritve Director
Executive Director → Execuritve Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$11K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Mary Murano
Development Director
Board Member → Development Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Demetri Blaisdell
Chief of Business Affairs
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Shereshewsky
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Moosa
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Bernhard
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martine Stilwell
Board Member
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Yasir Dhannoon (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Lexi Shereshewsky (2020–2021) — Executive Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $11K, to Alexis Shereshewsky (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Azraq Education and Community Fund Inc
How much does The Azraq Education and Community Fund Inc give each year?
The Azraq Education and Community Fund Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $192K in grants paid.
How large is The Azraq Education and Community Fund Inc?
The Azraq Education and Community Fund Inc reported $211K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $601K.
Where does The Azraq Education and Community Fund Inc operate?
The Azraq Education and Community Fund Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Azraq Education and Community Fund Inc's EIN?
The Azraq Education and Community Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4547136. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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