The Ismail Family Foundation
The Ismail Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Redwood City, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $11K.
The Ismail Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ismail Family Foundation gave $11K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,500
- +5.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,313
- -8.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- California (57% 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 Ismail Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Ismail Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 87% 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2019) to $79K (2021). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 8 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $10,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $10,000 | $10,990 | $10,500 | 8 | $10,990 |
| 2023 | $6,036 | $10,000 | $12,465 | $10,000 | 7 | $12,465 |
| 2022 | $8,502 | $56,000 | $53,023 | $50,848 | 12 | $53,023 |
| 2021 | $5,525 | $73,020 | $79,985 | $79,000 | 14 | — |
| 2019 | $17,500 | $27,500 | $10,000 | $10,000 | 1 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ismail Family Foundation is led by Mimi Ismail, President on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mimi Ismail
President
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Abdel Ismail (2019–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Ismail Family Foundation
How much does The Ismail Family Foundation give each year?
The Ismail Family Foundation gave $11K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 7 grants.
What is The Ismail Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ismail Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,313, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ismail Family Foundation give grants?
The Ismail Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (10%).
Does The Ismail Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Ismail Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Assistance" (4 grants) and "Humanitarian Assistance" (3 grants).
What is The Ismail Family Foundation's EIN?
The Ismail Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1508329. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 30, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work The Ismail Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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