The Mishkat Foundation
The Mishkat Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Walnut Creek, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2017 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $223 in total assets.
The Mishkat Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $223
- -94.1% vs 2021
- Expenses (2022)
- $3,551
- -76.2% vs 2021
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Mishkat Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How The Mishkat Foundation gives
- Giving fell 77% from 2018 to 2021. Method
- In 2021 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 2017 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $69K (2017). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute for Adanced Usuli Studies Los Angeles, CA | General use without any restrictions | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $223 | — | $3,551 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $3,774 | $5,088 | $14,924 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $381 |
| 2020 | $13,610 | — | $26,079 | $3,025 | 2 | — | $1,194 |
| 2019 | $39,689 | — | $24,532 | $8,782 | 7 | — | — |
| 2018 | $64,221 | — | $92,127 | $43,695 | 2 | — | $4,083 |
| 2017 | $156,348 | $225,000 | $68,652 | $68,622 | 6 | — | $7,351 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Mishkat Foundation is led by Alaine Michka, President, Secretary & Treasurer since 2021 (on filings since 2017) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Alaine Michka
President, Secretary & Treasurer
President, Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2019
President → President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2017
$20K (2018) → $0 (2022)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ahmed Nafea (2018) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2017–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $5K, to Alaine Michka (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Mishkat Foundation
How large is The Mishkat Foundation?
The Mishkat Foundation reported $223 in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Mishkat Foundation?
The Mishkat Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Walnut Creek, CA. It holds $223 in total assets as of 2022.
Where does The Mishkat Foundation operate?
The Mishkat Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Michigan.
What is The Mishkat Foundation's EIN?
The Mishkat Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4921392. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2017–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2017 (received by the IRS December 18, 2019)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS March 11, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 17, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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