Private foundation · EIN 26-1306411 · Potomac, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Frank Islam & Debbie Driesman 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: 6 grants paid, $152K total, median $23K. 17% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$152K
Median grant
$23K
Stays in MD
17%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Scotland Ame Zion Church IncPotomac, MDEducation$65K
Bill Hillary & Chelsea Clinton FoundationNew York, NYEducation$25K
National Symphony OrchestraWashington, DCEducation$25K
Wilson CenterWashington, DCEducation$21K
Civic NationWashington, DCEducation$11K
Iammm-Institute for the Advancement of Multicultural and Minority MedicineWashington, DCEducation$5,000

By state: Maryland 1 · District of Columbia 4 · New York 1

About this foundation

Frank Islam & Debbie Driesman Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Potomac, Maryland, administered in care of Frank F Islam, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Frank Islam & Debbie Driesman 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 Frank Islam & Debbie Driesman Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $152K across 6 grants, a median of $23K.

Where does Frank Islam & Debbie Driesman Foundation give?

Maryland (1 grants), District of Columbia (4 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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