Building Scholarly Bridges Inc
Invitation OnlyFairfax, Virginia · EIN 52-1827394 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$252K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $27,500 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
85% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | Scholarship Fund | $80,000 |
| Wellesley College | Wellesley, MA | Middle East Policy and Diplomacy | $30,000 |
| International Student House | Washington, DC | Promote foreign stududent exchange | $30,000 |
| Inova Hospital | Fairfax, VA | Cancer research | $30,000 |
| National Council for US-Arab Relati | Washington, DC | Dedicated to improving American knowledge and understanding of the Arab region | $30,000 |
| Francis W Parker School | Chicago, IL | Promote Model UN Program | $27,500 |
| University of Houston | Houston, TX | Promote student exchange in the Middle East | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $252,500 | 7 |
| 2024 | $220,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $255,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610919349100321
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1827394
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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