Private foundation · EIN 01-0788855 · Irvine, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Boukai Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $422K total, median $7,500. 67% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$422K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in CA
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2024

9 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hearts of MercyIrvine, CACharitable$199K
Dave Thomas FoundationDublin, OHCommunity Care$129K
Orange County Islamic FoundationMission Viejo, CACharitable$59K
BaitulmaalIrving, TXHumanitarian aid for Gaza$10K
Syrian Forum USAWillowbrook, ILCharitable$7,500
New Horizon SchoolIrvine, CAEducation$5,250
Islamic Center of So CaLos Angeles, CACommunity Care$5,000
Islamic Education Center of OcCosta Mesa, CAEducational$5,000
GofundmeWest Hollywood, CACommunity Care$2,000

By state: California 6 · Ohio 1 · Texas 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Boukai Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Irvine, California, administered in care of Ziad Boukai, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Boukai Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Boukai Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $422K across 9 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Boukai Family Foundation give?

California (6 grants), Ohio (1 grants), Texas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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