The Mikati Foundation
The Mikati Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $18K.
The Mikati Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mikati Foundation gave $18K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,470
- -97.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,235
- -98.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,235
- Total assets
- $1,404
- +17.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (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 Mikati Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was International College ($10K). Together the top 2 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 11 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Mikati Foundation gives
- Giving fell 99% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2025) to $2.4M (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International College New York, NY | Donation | $10,000 |
| American University of Beirut New York, NY | Donation | $8,470 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,404 | $23,100 | $22,895 | $18,470 | 2 | $18,470 | $115 |
| 2024 | $1,199 | $475,000 | $632,811 | $629,209 | 1 | $629,209 | $9,178 |
| 2023 | $159,010 | $985,000 | $869,093 | $862,719 | 5 | $869,093 | $4,072 |
| 2022 | $43,103 | $2,350,000 | $2,351,314 | $2,350,000 | 2 | $2,350,000 | $180 |
| 2021 | $44,417 | $350,000 | $354,358 | $350,000 | 1 | $350,000 | $3,766 |
| 2020 | $48,775 | — | $108 | — | — | — | $2,406 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mikati Foundation reported a distributable amount of $115 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Mikati Foundation is led by Maher Mikati, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Maher Mikati
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Walid Daouk
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Wassim Adid
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Mikati Foundation
How much does The Mikati Foundation give each year?
The Mikati Foundation gave $18K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $629K across 1 grant.
How large is The Mikati Foundation?
The Mikati Foundation reported $1K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $115 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Mikati Foundation operate?
The Mikati Foundation has awarded grants in New York, Ohio.
What is The Mikati Foundation's EIN?
The Mikati Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4762395. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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