The Issa Foundation
Invitation OnlyCheyenne, Wyoming · EIN 93-4881987 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$416K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$35.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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 Wyoming.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony Orthodox Christian Church | San Diego, CA | Building fund | $250,000 |
| American Task Force for Lebanon | Washington DC, DC | Annual giving | $50,000 |
| Kuwait-America Foundation | Washington DC, DC | 2025 gala | $25,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America San Diego Imperial | San Diego, CA | Annual giving | $10,000 |
| Rene Moawad Foundation | Chevy Chase, MD | Annual giving | $10,000 |
| Kent State University | Kent, OH | Rotc donation | $10,000 |
| Virginia Military Institute | Lexington, VA | Call to duty scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | Annual giving | $10,000 |
| East County Transitional Living | El Cajon, CA | Annual giving | $10,000 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission | San Diego, CA | Annual giving | $10,000 |
| Round Canopy Parachuting Team USA | Coral Gables, FL | Annual giving | $5,000 |
| Men Alive | Santa Ana, CA | Annual giving | $5,000 |
| Parkinsons Orange County | Ladera Ranch, CA | Annual giving | $5,000 |
| Angel Fund for Als | Wakefield, MA | Annual giving | $5,000 |
| Grape Day Steam Foundation | Escondido, CA | Gala | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $416,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $70,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641319349101414
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-4881987
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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