The Salah M Hassanein Foundation
The Salah M Hassanein Foundation is a private foundation based in San Diego, California. Its 2019 filing reports grants to charitable organizations; the most recent filing on record is for 2019, with nothing filed since, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Salah M Hassanein Foundation at a glance
In short: The Salah M Hassanein Foundation gave $1.5M across 10 grants in 2019 (avg $150K), mostly in California. Source: 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2019)
- $1,503,000
- Grants made (2019)
- 10
- Average grant
- $150,300
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $331,596
- Primary geography
- California (60% of itemized 2019 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2019 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2019; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Salah M Hassanein Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The 2019 filing states that the foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This is information from its 2019 filing, not a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3565 1St Ave Apt D, San Diego, CA 92103
Phone: (858) 509-7979
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Salah M Hassanein Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 10 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2019, 60% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 20% to New York, and 20% to Virginia. No grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2019 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2019 it made 10 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 10 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,503,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $331,596 | $22,059 | $1,529,010 | $1,503,000 | 10 | $29,595 | $85,562 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Salah M Hassanein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $86K for 2019 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2019, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $1,503,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $300,000, with a median of $150,000. Its largest grants included $300,000 each to the an individual recipient, Children’s Lifeline International, and Variety Boys & Girls; and $150,000 each to TERI International, the Regents of the University of California, the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, and the UCSD Foundation. The filing listed each grant’s purpose as “general.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2019 filing listed Salah V Hassanein as president, Nesa Hassanein as vice president, and Richard C Hassanein as secretary.
The Salah M Hassanein Foundation is led by Salah V. Hassanein, President on the 2019 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2019 report compensation.
Officers on the 2019 filing
Salah V. Hassanein
President
New on the 2019 filing
No compensation reported
Nesa Hassanein
Vice President
New on the 2019 filing
No compensation reported
Richard C. Hassanein
Secretary
New on the 2019 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019. "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 Salah M Hassanein Foundation
How much does The Salah M Hassanein Foundation give each year?
The Salah M Hassanein Foundation gave $1.5M across 10 grants in 2019, according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Salah M Hassanein Foundation's typical grant size?
The Salah M Hassanein Foundation's median grant in 2019 was $150,000, and its average grant was $150,300, across 10 grants on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Salah M Hassanein Foundation give grants?
The Salah M Hassanein Foundation gives mostly in California: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (20%) and Virginia (20%).
Does The Salah M Hassanein Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Salah M Hassanein Foundation's 2019 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Salah M Hassanein Foundation?
The Salah M Hassanein Foundation reported $332K in total assets on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $22K.
How do I apply for a grant from The Salah M Hassanein Foundation?
The 2019 filing states that the foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Salah M Hassanein Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2019, The Salah M Hassanein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $86K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Salah M Hassanein Foundation's EIN?
The Salah M Hassanein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0867251. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019.
Does The Salah M Hassanein Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 4, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2019
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