Muna and Basem Hishmeh Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 65-1270242 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$272K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$5.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philharmonic-Symphony Society of New York Inc | New York, NY | Children's Educational Programs | $35,000 |
| Edward Said National Conservatory of Music | Jerusalem, IS | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| First Ramallah Group | Ramallah Palestine, IS | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| RAWDAT EL-ZUHUR AL-QUDS Music Art and Drama Progr | Jerusalem Palestine, IS | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| The William Paterson University of New Jersey Foun | Wayne, NJ | Paterson Middle School System Music Project and Exchange Activities with ESNCM | $25,000 |
| Al Kamandjati Association | Ramallah, IS | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| National Dance Institute Inc | New York, NY | Irene Diamond Summer Institute | $20,000 |
| Free Arts for Abused Children of New York City Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| New 42Nd Street Inc | New York, NY | New Victory Children's Education Program of The New Victory Theatre | $15,000 |
| Roundabout Theatre Company Inc | New York, NY | Youth Education Program | $15,000 |
| Yabous (Ra) | Jerusalem, IS | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Arab Community Center for Economic & Social Servic | Dearborn, MI | Photography Program | $10,000 |
| Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet | Cuyahoga Fls, OH | Outreach and Dance Program | $3,000 |
| Fender Play Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges Inc - Wayne YMCA | Wayne, NJ | Theater Program led by Meryl Budnick | $3,000 |
| The Musical Arts Association | Cleveland, OH | Learning Through Music School Partnership Program | $3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $272,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $275,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523089349101407
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-1270242
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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