The Rifai Institute Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Valparaiso, IN EIN: 86-2699167

Rifai Institute inc is organized as a gathering place for people of faith to engage in spiritual practices, interfaith dialogue, and educational programs.

The Rifai Institute Inc at a glance

In short: The Rifai Institute Inc gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2024)
$14,690
+46.9% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
1
+0.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$14,690
+46.9% vs 2023
Median grant
$14,690
Total assets
$474,755
+41.1% vs 2023
Primary geography
Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who The Rifai Institute Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

Valparaiso University: $15KValparaiso University$15K

The largest 2024 recipient was Valparaiso University ($15K).

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants across all recorded years

3<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Valparaiso

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K0 grants2021 1 grant2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024

From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $15K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Valparaiso University Valparaiso, INTuition Assistance$14,690
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$474,755$159,522$41,654$14,6901$5,847
2023$336,514$158,039$50,256$10,0001$4,539
2022$210,966$224,502$13,536$6,0001$381

About The Rifai Institute Inc

Based on IRS filings

The Rifai Institute Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Valparaiso, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $475K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $6K.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Rifai Institute Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • M. Hytham Rifai

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dana Rifai

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Dana Rifai Hajjar (2021–2022) — Board Member

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Rifai Institute Inc

How much does The Rifai Institute Inc give each year?

The Rifai Institute Inc gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.

How large is The Rifai Institute Inc?

The Rifai Institute Inc reported $475K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $160K.

What is The Rifai Institute Inc?

The Rifai Institute Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Valparaiso, IN. It holds $475K in total assets as of 2024.

Where does The Rifai Institute Inc operate?

The Rifai Institute Inc has awarded grants in Indiana.

What is The Rifai Institute Inc's EIN?

The Rifai Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2699167. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(4)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
  4. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

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