Samir and Grace Tuma Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 47-2654347 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$67K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$500
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $150 and $1,950.
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
47% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Arab American Philanthropy | Dearborn, MI | For operations support | $50,000 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation | Houston, TX | For operations support | $5,000 |
| Crusader Fund | Houston, TX | For operations support | $2,000 |
| Health Outreach to the Middle East | Missouri City, TX | For operations support | $2,000 |
| Arab American Cultural and Community Center | Houston, TX | For operations support | $1,950 |
| Arab American Foundation | Washington, DC | For operations support | $1,000 |
| Heal | Kent, OH | For operations support | $1,000 |
| St John Xxiii College Preparatory | Katy, TX | For operations support | $1,000 |
| The Order of Stignatius of Antioch | Englewood, NJ | For operations support | $1,000 |
| Amel Associaiton International | Houston, TX | For operations support | $500 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund | Los Angeles, CA | For operations support | $300 |
| Arab American National Museum | Dearborn, MI | For operations support | $250 |
| Colel Chabad | Brooklyn, NY | For operations support | $200 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | For operations support | $200 |
| Debwania | Houston, TX | For operations support | $150 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Houston, TX | For operations support | $100 |
| Institute for Middle East Understanding | Tustin, CA | For operations support | $100 |
| Texas Medical Association 50 Year Club | Austin, TX | For operations support | $100 |
| Friends of Eqyptian Children With Cancer | Bellaire, TX | For operations support | $65 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66,915 | 19 |
| 2023 | $44,250 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 31, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533049349101128
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2654347
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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