Washington Institute for Education and R
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Washington Institute for Education and R at a glance
In short: Washington Institute for Education and R gave $91K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $91K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $90,750
- -97.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $90,750
- -97.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $90,750
- Total assets
- $108,110,769
- +31.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Washington Institute for Education and R funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Keystone College ($91K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $91K (2025) to $3.1M (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone College La Plume, PA | General Support | $90,750 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $108,110,769 | $9,640,455 | $7,349,556 | $90,750 | 1 | $1,636,734 |
| 2024 | $82,294,582 | $38,490,684 | $15,039,511 | $3,128,277 | 1 | $3,107,867 |
| 2023 | $57,608,044 | $62,477,441 | $6,763,065 | — | — | $1,061,595 |
About Washington Institute for Education and R
Based on IRS filings
Washington Institute for Education and R is a public charity, based in Fairfax, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $108.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $91K. Net investment income was $1.6M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Washington Institute for Education and R is led by Ahmed Alwani, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ahmed Alwani
President
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hasan Atalib
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joel Williams
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mohammad Totonji
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mulham Shbeib
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pete Martin
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Azeem Ibrahim (2023–2024) — Senior Director & Special I
- Former: Faysal Itani (2023–2024) — Senior Director & Future Fr
- Former: Hassan Hassan (2023–2024) — Editor in Chief
- Former: Kamran Bokhari (2023–2024) — Senior Director & Human Secretary
- Former: Kevin Cowl (2023–2024) — Senior Director & Development
- Former: Mohamad-Karim Makhlouf (2023–2024) — Senior Director & Operations
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Washington Institute for Education and R
How much does Washington Institute for Education and R give each year?
Washington Institute for Education and R gave $91K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $3.1M across 1 grant.
How large is Washington Institute for Education and R?
Washington Institute for Education and R reported $108.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.6M.
Where does Washington Institute for Education and R operate?
Washington Institute for Education and R has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Washington Institute for Education and R's EIN?
Washington Institute for Education and R's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1206307. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 8, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 29, 2025)
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