The Manar Foundation
The Manar Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pasadena, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $436K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $136K. Net investment income was $109K.
The Manar Foundation at a glance
In short: The Manar Foundation gave $136K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $135,500
- -16.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,875
- +24.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $435,530
- -6.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Manar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Islamic Center of So Cal ($46K). Together the top 4 received $136K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 10 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $136K (2025) to $163K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $136K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic Center of So Cal Los Angeles, CA | Support Outreach Efforts | $45,500 |
| New Horizon School-Pasadena Pasadena, CA | Support Educational Programs | $45,000 |
| Muslim Public Affairs Council Los Angeles, CA | Support Outreach Efforts | $25,000 |
| New Horizon School Westside Los Angeles, CA | Support Educational Programs | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $435,530 | $174,832 | $209,349 | $135,500 | 4 | $139,125 | $108,602 |
| 2024 | $464,324 | $157,524 | $223,527 | $162,893 | 6 | $174,505 | $116,767 |
| 2023 | $517,195 | $3,861,133 | — | — | — | — | $57,540 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Manar Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amre Youness
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maha Youness
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mona Hathout
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Manar Foundation
How much does The Manar Foundation give each year?
The Manar Foundation gave $136K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $163K across 6 grants.
What is The Manar Foundation's typical grant size?
The Manar Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $35,000, and its average grant was $33,875, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Manar Foundation give grants?
The Manar Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does The Manar Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Manar Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Manar Foundation?
The Manar Foundation reported $436K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $175K.
What is The Manar Foundation's EIN?
The Manar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4115874. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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