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Building Scholarly Bridges Inc. is a private corporation based in FAIRFAX, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. The principal officer is Naila Al Sowayel. It holds total assets of $4.8M. Annual income is reported at $1M. Total assets have grown from $33K in 2015 to $4.5M in 2023. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including District of Columbia, New York, Maryland. According to available records, Building Scholarly Bridges Inc. has made 25 grants totaling $900K, with a median grant of $30K. Annual giving has grown from $210K in 2020 to $480K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $25K to $81K, with an average award of $36K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, Illinois, Massachusetts, which account for 64% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$25K
Median Grant
$28K
Average Grant
$35K
Largest Grant
$75K
Based on 6 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Building Scholarly Bridges Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 25 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, IL, MA.
Building Scholarly Bridges Inc. has distributed a total of $900K across 25 grants. The median grant size is $30K, with an average of $36K. Individual grants have ranged from $25K to $81K.
Building Scholarly Bridges Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Building Scholarly Bridges Inc. is headquartered in FAIRFAX, VA. While based in VA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
$309K
Total Assets
$4.5M
Fair Market Value
$4.5M
Net Worth
$4.5M
Grants Paid
$255K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$220K
Distribution Amount
$216K
Total: $4M
Total Grants
25
Total Giving
$900K
Average Grant
$36K
Median Grant
$30K
Unique Recipients
11
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis WPromote Model UN program | Chcago, IL | $25K | 2020 |
| Goergetown UniversityHis Excellency Ibrahim Alsowayel Scholarship Fund | Washington, DC | $75K | 2022 |
| International Student HousePromote foreign studies | Washinton, DC | $30K | 2022 |
| Francis W Parker SchoolPromote Model UN program | Chicago, IL | $30K | 2022 |
| Inova HospitalDonation | Fairfax, VA | $30K | 2022 |
| Wellesley CollegeMiddle East Policy and Diplomacy | Wellesley, MA | $25K | 2022 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering HospitalPromote cancer research | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| University Of HoustonPromote student exchange in the Middle East | Houston, TX | $25K | 2022 |
| Georgetown UniversityHis Excellency Ibrahim Alsowayel Scholarship Fund | Washington, DC | $81K | 2021 |
| Wellesley UniversityPromote study of Saudi dilpomacy | Wellesley, MA | $36K | 2021 |
| Johns Hopkins HospitalBladder cancer reseacrh | Baltimore, MD | $30K | 2020 |