The Cedars Foundation
The Cedars Foundation is a private foundation, based in Burleson, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $104K.
The Cedars Foundation at a glance
In short: The Cedars Foundation gave $104K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $104,193
- +19.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,366
- +19.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,150
- Total assets
- $8,043
- -75.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (5% 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 Cedars Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Come Back Home ($57K). Together the top 6 received $104K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 35 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Cedars Foundation gives
- Giving grew 163% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $33K (2020) to $104K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $104K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Come Back Home | Support of Christian Ministry and Persons in Need | $57,218 |
| Nazarene Evangelical School | Support of Christian Ministry and Education | $39,175 |
| Lydia Shadeed Burleson, TX | Support of Christian Ministry | $5,300 |
| Rev Walid Bitar | Support of Christian Ministry | $1,000 |
| Paster Charles Hanks Alamogordo, NM | Support of Christian Ministry | $1,000 |
| Arabic Evangelical Baptist Church | Support of Christian Ministry | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,043 | $80,658 | $104,953 | $104,193 | 6 | $104,953 |
| 2023 | $32,338 | $103,840 | $87,865 | $87,090 | 6 | $87,865 |
| 2022 | $16,363 | $52,798 | $49,585 | $49,350 | 8 | $49,585 |
| 2021 | $13,150 | $44,040 | $39,635 | $39,550 | 7 | $39,635 |
| 2020 | $8,745 | $34,100 | $32,845 | $32,800 | 8 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cedars Foundation is led by Nabil Aboukhair, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nabil Aboukhair
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ragida Aboukhair
Secretary, Tr & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joseph Ashkar (2020–2022) — Assistant Secretary & 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.
Frequently asked questions about The Cedars Foundation
How much does The Cedars Foundation give each year?
The Cedars Foundation gave $104K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $87K across 6 grants.
What is The Cedars Foundation's typical grant size?
The Cedars Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,150, and its average grant was $17,366, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Cedars Foundation give grants?
The Cedars Foundation's top state is Texas, with 5% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does The Cedars Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Cedars Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of Christian Ministry" (4 grants).
Who are The Cedars Foundation's largest grantees?
The Cedars Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Come Back Home ($57,218), Nazarene Evangelical School ($39,175) and Lydia Shadeed ($5,300), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Cedars Foundation?
The Cedars Foundation reported $8K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $81K.
What is The Cedars Foundation's EIN?
The Cedars Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2653638. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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