Elizabeth and Joseph Massoud Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 46-2495320 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.4M
Organizations funded41
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$11.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont-Mckenna College | Claremont, CA | Massoud Family Fund | $642,857 |
| Childrens Hospital Corporation | Boston, MA | Massoud Family CICU Fellowship Operating Fund and Massoud Family CICU Fellowship Fund | $100,000 |
| Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants | Bridgeport, CT | Philanthropic Gift Agreement | $100,000 |
| Claremont-Mckenna College | Claremont, CA | Vivienne Y. Massoud Memorial Scholarship Fund | $71,429 |
| Catholic Charities of Fairfield County Inc | Shelton, CT | Massoud Family Kitchen Sponsorship | $50,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | Cambridge, MA | Undergraduate Scholarship Fund | $47,000 |
| Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust Inc | Bridgeport, CT | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Homes With Hope Inc | Westport, CT | Charitable Event | $30,000 |
| Christian Herald Assn Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| City Mission | Waterbury, CT | Funds to Purchase a box truck for food distribution purposes | $25,000 |
| Community Resources for Justice Inc | Boston, MA | Funds to support CT Transitions Mentoring program | $20,000 |
| Palestine Childrens Relief Fund | Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust Inc | Bridgeport, CT | Charitable Event | $15,000 |
| Heart of Dinner Inc | Beverly Hills, CA | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Partners in Health a Nonprofit Corporation | Frederick, MD | General & Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Conne | Hartford, CT | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Inc | Hartford, CT | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Inc | Hartford, CT | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Bridgeport Hospital | Bridgeport, CT | Newborn Follow-up Program at Bridgeport Hospital | $10,000 |
| Center for Constitutional Rights Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Discovery Museum Inc | Bridgeport, CT | Tinker Together Program | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County I | Stratford, CT | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County I | Stratford, CT | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Human Appeal Inc | Mission Viejo, CA | Gaza Emergency fund | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Inc | Hartford, CT | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Covenant House | New York, NY | In Memory of Gabriel Paul Le Pera | $5,000 |
| Democracy Forward Foundation | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Families Network of Western Connecticut Inc | Danbury, CT | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Oxfam-America Inc | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Sudan Relief Fund Inc | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | Seattle, WA | Anne V. Farrell Fund | $5,000 |
| Westport Downtown Association Inc | Westport, CT | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Westport Rotary Club Foundation Inc | Westport, CT | Charitable Event | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Inc | Hartford, CT | Charitable Event | $2,500 |
| In a Heartbeat Inc | Wallingford, CT | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Livegirl | New Canaan, CT | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Mercy Learning Center of Bridgeport Incorporated | Bridgeport, CT | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Read to Grow Inc | Branford, CT | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Smart Kids With Learning Disabilities Inc | Norwalk, CT | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| William Raveis Charitable Fund Inc | Shelton, CT | Charitable Event | $2,500 |
| Homes With Hope Inc | Westport, CT | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,359,786 | 41 |
| 2024 | $1,497,836 | 43 |
| 2023 | $1,233,989 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621769349100952
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-2495320
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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