The Samira Hasso Foundation
The Samira Hasso Foundation is a private foundation, based in Manhattan Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $284K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 8 grants totaling $110K. Net investment income was $843.
The Samira Hasso Foundation at a glance
In short: The Samira Hasso Foundation gave $110K across 8 grants in 2023 (avg $14K), top state Maryland. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $110,000
- +57.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $13,750
- +37.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $283,621
- -28.6% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Maryland (41% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Samira Hasso Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Amazing Facts ($15K). Together the top 8 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Samira Hasso Foundation gives
- Giving grew 53% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 712% of 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2022) to $110K (2023). In 2023 it made 8 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amazing Facts Roseville, CA | For Christian TV Broadcast | $15,000 |
| Gen Conference of Seventh-Day Adven Silver Spring, MD | For Arabic Christian TV Broadcast | $15,000 |
| 3ABN West Frankfort, IL | For Arabic Christian TV Broadcast | $15,000 |
| Hope Channel Silver Spring, MD | Providing programs contextualized to the language and culture of their audience. | $15,000 |
| Reaching Hearts Intl Inc Laurel, MD | To foster better understanding of seventh day adventist principles | $15,000 |
| Mission Road SDA Church Redlands, CA | help lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ by providing mission opportunities, evangelism training, and tools for church and spiritual development | $15,000 |
| Mesa Grande Academy Calimesa, CA | Tuition Assistance for Ministerial Student | $10,000 |
| It Is Written Television Chattanooga, TN | providing wells for people and assisting with health clinics for impoverished urban communities. | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $283,621 | $3,424 | $116,836 | $110,000 | 8 | $110,000 | $843 | $15,455 |
| 2022 | $397,033 | $-434,401 | $77,781 | $70,000 | 7 | $70,000 | $982 | $19,058 |
| 2021 | $909,215 | $99,804 | $111,626 | $107,000 | 10 | $107,000 | $4 | $24,965 |
| 2020 | $921,037 | $30,091 | $72,556 | $72,000 | 8 | — | $18 | $25,781 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Samira Hasso Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Samira Hasso Foundation is led by Muna Soltan, CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Muna Soltan
CEO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hany Fangary
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nadi Soltan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samira Hasso
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dina Fangary
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Samira Hasso Foundation
How much does The Samira Hasso Foundation give each year?
The Samira Hasso Foundation gave $110K across 8 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $70K across 7 grants.
What is The Samira Hasso Foundation's typical grant size?
The Samira Hasso Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $15,000, and its average grant was $13,750, across 8 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Samira Hasso Foundation give grants?
The Samira Hasso Foundation's top state is Maryland, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (36%) and Illinois (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Silver Spring, MD (2 grants).
Does The Samira Hasso Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Samira Hasso Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Samira Hasso Foundation's largest grantees?
The Samira Hasso Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Amazing Facts ($15,000), Gen Conference of Seventh-Day Adven ($15,000) and 3ABN ($15,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is The Samira Hasso Foundation?
The Samira Hasso Foundation reported $284K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $110K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Samira Hasso Foundation's EIN?
The Samira Hasso Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1320437. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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