The Judes Foundation
The Judes Foundation is a private foundation, based in Flint, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $571K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $150K. Net investment income was $51.
The Judes Foundation at a glance
In short: The Judes Foundation gave $150K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), top state Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $149,700
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,940
- +35.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $571,467
- -21.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (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 Judes Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Judes Jordan ($140K). Together the top 5 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 35 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Judes Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 564% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $96K (2020) to $275K (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Judes Jordan | Charity | $140,000 |
| Life for Relief and Development Southfield, MI | Charity | $5,000 |
| Palestinian Students Scholarship Fu Bridgeview, IL | Charity | $2,000 |
| National Arab American Medical Asso Troy, MI | Charity | $1,500 |
| Flint Islamic Center Swartz Creek, MI | Charity | $1,200 |
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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 | $571,467 | $51 | $159,311 | $149,700 | 5 | $159,311 | $51 | $28,268 |
| 2023 | $728,626 | $10,591 | $150,500 | $133,100 | 6 | $133,100 | $67 | $38,887 |
| 2022 | $868,535 | $2,122 | $325,903 | $274,575 | 8 | $274,575 | $76 | $48,333 |
| 2021 | $1,192,316 | $312 | $173,130 | $147,565 | 10 | $147,565 | — | $63,535 |
| 2020 | $1,365,134 | $71,759 | $125,624 | $96,300 | 6 | — | $233 | $85,169 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Judes Foundation reported a distributable amount of $28K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Judes Foundation is led by Samir Elian, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Samir Elian
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maise Elian
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/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 Judes Foundation
How much does The Judes Foundation give each year?
The Judes Foundation gave $150K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $133K across 6 grants.
What is The Judes Foundation's typical grant size?
The Judes Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $29,940, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Judes Foundation give grants?
The Judes Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 5% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does The Judes Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Judes Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (5 grants).
Who are The Judes Foundation's largest grantees?
The Judes Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Judes Jordan ($140,000), Life for Relief and Development ($5,000) and Palestinian Students Scholarship Fu ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Judes Foundation?
The Judes Foundation reported $571K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $159K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $28K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Judes Foundation's EIN?
The Judes Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3920433. 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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