The Frank Islam and Debbie Driesman
The Frank Islam and Debbie Driesman is a private foundation, based in Potomac, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $152K. Net investment income was $134K.
The Frank Islam and Debbie Driesman at a glance
In short: The Frank Islam and Debbie Driesman gave $152K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), top state Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $151,606
- +59.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,268
- +33.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,900
- Total assets
- $3,812,718
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (43% 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 Frank Islam and Debbie Driesman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Scotland Ame Zion Church Inc ($65K). Together the top 6 received $152K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 13 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Frank Islam and Debbie Driesman gives
- In 2024 it paid out 64% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $25K (2022) to $152K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland Ame Zion Church Inc Potomac, MD | Education | $64,806 |
| Bill Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation New York, NY | Education | $25,000 |
| National Symphony Orchestra Washington, DC | Education | $25,000 |
| Wilson Center Washington, DC | Education | $20,800 |
| Civic Nation Washington, DC | Education | $11,000 |
| Iammm-Institute for the Advancement of Multicultural and Minority Medicine Washington, DC | Education | $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 | $3,812,718 | $148,924 | $172,967 | $151,606 | 6 | $158,356 | $134,313 | $247,587 |
| 2023 | $3,836,761 | $-43,682 | $115,650 | $95,000 | 5 | $101,700 | $108,122 | $217,175 |
| 2022 | $3,996,093 | $183,870 | $66,216 | $25,000 | 1 | $30,890 | $170,544 | $215,892 |
| 2021 | $3,878,439 | $1,716,131 | $30,793 | — | — | $7,675 | $1,333,227 | $171,308 |
| 2020 | $2,193,101 | $844,916 | $152,348 | $138,000 | 1 | — | $509,161 | $115,878 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Frank Islam and Debbie Driesman reported a distributable amount of $248K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Frank Islam and Debbie Driesman is led by Frank Islam, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frank Islam
President & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Driesman
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard J. Roth
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Askinazi
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
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 Frank Islam and Debbie Driesman
How much does The Frank Islam and Debbie Driesman give each year?
The Frank Islam and Debbie Driesman gave $152K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $95K across 5 grants.
What is The Frank Islam and Debbie Driesman's typical grant size?
The Frank Islam and Debbie Driesman's median grant in 2024 was $22,900, and its average grant was $25,268, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Frank Islam and Debbie Driesman give grants?
The Frank Islam and Debbie Driesman's top state is Maryland, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (41%) and New York (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does The Frank Islam and Debbie Driesman give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Frank Islam and Debbie Driesman's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (6 grants).
Who are The Frank Islam and Debbie Driesman's largest grantees?
The Frank Islam and Debbie Driesman's largest 2024 grantees include Scotland Ame Zion Church Inc ($64,806), Bill Hillary & Chelsea Clinton Foundation ($25,000) and National Symphony Orchestra ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Frank Islam and Debbie Driesman?
The Frank Islam and Debbie Driesman reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $158K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $248K (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 is The Frank Islam and Debbie Driesman's EIN?
The Frank Islam and Debbie Driesman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1306411. 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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