The Violet Jabara Charitable Trust | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 13-7560427
Foundation Overview
Based in New York, NY, The Violet Jabara Charitable Trust has awarded 120 grants totaling $2,501,347 to organizations in New York, Virginia and 10 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $156 to $100,000, with a median award of $12,500.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$2,501,347
Total Assets
$1,010,636
Median Grant (all grants)
$12,500
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
11
Median Grant
$29,000
% Median Grant Growth
+164%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
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New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 64%
7 of 11 recipients (64%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
New York
46% of grants are awarded in New York, with additional funding distributed across 13 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (44%), Brooklyn (29%), Syracuse (15%).
Funding Trajectory
+46%
Moderate 46% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (38%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Violet Jabara Charitable Trust's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation | $54,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | To Benefit The Arab Image Foundation, Beirut Lebanon | 2023 |
| Washington St Historical Society | $29,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Playing For Change | $10,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | For Joudour Sahara Music Training | 2023 |
| Arab American National Museum | $10,000 | Dearborn, MI, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Near East Foundation | $100,000 | Syracuse, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| New York University | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | For The Latif Al Ani Exhibition, Institute For The Study Of The Ancient World | 2023 |
| Ny Public Library | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Digitazation, Preservation And Acquisition Of Arab Diasporic Materials Within The Library's Middle East Collection | 2023 |
| Khayrallah Center At North Carolina State University | $50,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | For Lebanese Diaspora Studies | 2023 |
| Arteeast | $25,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | For The Afrika Project | 2023 |
| Access Center For Arab American Philanthropy | $10,000 | Dearborn, MI, US | For Gaza Humanitarian Aid | 2023 |
| Arteeast | $30,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | For Hiring Part Time Archivist And General Support | 2023 |
| Arteeast Inc | $15,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Charities Aid Foundation | $50,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | To Benefit The Arab Image Foundation | 2022 |
| Arab American National Museum | $10,000 | Dearborn, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Muslims For Progressive Values | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | For The Markaz Review | 2022 |
| Arab American Family Support Center | $25,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Khayrallah Center | $50,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | For The Production Of An Online Exhibit, "one Hundred Years Of Arab American Labor." | 2022 |
| Lebanese American University | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Development | 2022 |
| Uprising Theater | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Theater Construction | 2022 |
| Playgrounds For Palestine | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Benefit The Palestine Writes Festival | 2022 |
| Ny Public Library | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | For The Ny Public Library Astor, Lenox & Tilden Foundations | 2022 |
| Refugee Artisan Initiative | $12,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Compensating Afghani Artisans | 2022 |
| Global Giving | $1,150 | Washington, DC, US | General Support For The Beirut Art Center | 2022 |
| Near East Foundation | $1,000 | Syracuse, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| American Center Of Research Jordan | $1,500 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Support For The American Center Of Research | 2022 |
| Arteeast Inc | $15,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Charities Aid Foundation | $50,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | To Benefit The Arab Image Foundation | 2022 |
| Arab American National Museum | $10,000 | Dearborn, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Muslims For Progressive Values | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | For The Markaz Review | 2022 |
| Arab American Family Support Center | $25,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Khayrallah Center | $50,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | For The Production Of An Online Exhibit, "One Hundred Years Of Arab American Labor." | 2022 |
| Lebanese American University | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Development | 2022 |
| Uprising Theater | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Theater Construction | 2022 |
| Playgrounds For Palestine | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Benefit The Palestine Writes Festival | 2022 |
| Ny Public Library | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | For The Ny Public Library Astor, Lenox & Tilden Foundations | 2022 |
| Refugee Artisan Initiative | $12,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Compensating Afghani Artisans | 2022 |
| Global Giving | $1,150 | Washington, DC, US | General Support For The Beirut Art Center | 2022 |
| Near East Foundation | $1,000 | Syracuse, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| American Center Of Research Jordan | $1,500 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Support For The American Center Of Research | 2022 |
| Arteeast Inc | $15,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Charities Aid Foundation | $50,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | To Benefit The Arab Image Foundation | 2022 |
| Arab American National Museum | $10,000 | Dearborn, MI, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Muslims For Progressive Values | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | For The Markaz Review | 2022 |
| Arab American Family Support Center | $25,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Khayrallah Center | $50,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | For The Production Of An Online Exhibit, "One Hundred Years Of Arab American Labor." | 2022 |
| Lebanese American University | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Development | 2022 |
| Uprising Theater | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Theater Construction | 2022 |
| Playgrounds For Palestine | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Benefit The Palestine Writes Festival | 2022 |
| Ny Public Library | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | For The Ny Public Library Astor, Lenox & Tilden Foundations | 2022 |
| Refugee Artisan Initiative | $12,000 | Seattle, WA, US | Compensating Afghani Artisans | 2022 |
| Global Giving | $1,150 | Washington, DC, US | General Support For The Beirut Art Center | 2022 |
| Near East Foundation | $1,000 | Syracuse, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| American Center Of Research Jordan | $1,500 | Alexandria, VA, US | General Support For The American Center Of Research | 2022 |
| Moise Khayrallah Center | $12,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Turath Exhibit | 2021 |
| Middle East Institute | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | Art Exhibit | 2021 |
| Jewish Voice For Peace | $25,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Muslims For Progressive Values | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Support Of Publication/editorial/etc. | 2021 |
| Airwars | $7,500 | Devon, N/A, UK | Syrian General Support | 2021 |
| Arab American Family Support Center | $25,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Karam Foundation | $25,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | General Support And Match For Drive | 2021 |
| Washington Street Historical Society | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Near East Foundation | $100,000 | Syracuse, NY, US | Fundraising | 2021 |
| Arab American Family Support Center | $25,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Provide Culturally And Linguistically Competent, Trauma-informed, Multigenerational Social Services To Immigrants And Refugees. | 2020 |
| Charities Aid Foundation Of America | $50,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | To Support The Arab Image Foundation. | 2020 |
| Grey Art Gallery - Nyu | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | To Collect, Preserve, Study, Document, Interpret, And Exhibit The Evidence Of Human Culture. | 2020 |
| Near East Foundation | $100,000 | Syracuse, NY, US | To Support Palestinian Women Workers Education. | 2020 |
| Karam Foundation | $20,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | To Support Innovative Education Programs For Syrian Refugee Youth, Distribute Smart Aid To Syrian Families, And Fund Sustainable Development Projects Initiated By Syrians For Syrians. | 2020 |
| The Iraqi Student Project | $8,000 | Harrisonburg, VA, US | To Support War-displaced Iraqi And Syrian Students Achieve An Undergraduate Education. | 2020 |
| Airwars | $25,000 | Exeter, DEVON, UK | To Support The Organization In Tracking, Assessing And Archiving Military Actions And Related Civilian Harm Claims In Conflict Zones Such As Iraq, Syria And Libya. | 2020 |
| Unicorn Riot | $518 | Minneapolis, MN, US | To Support The Non-profit Media Organization Of Artists And Journalists. | 2020 |
| Black Girls Code | $500 | New York, NY, US | To Support Hte Organization In Iincreasing The Number Of Women Of Color In The Digital Space. | 2020 |
| Arab American National Museum | $10,000 | Dearborn, MI, US | To Deepen International Arts Engagement And To Provide Support To Mena-based Artists And Arts Organizations In Order To Broaden The Global Audience For Contemporary Culture. | 2020 |
| American Center Of Oriental Research | $12,500 | Boston, MA, US | To Advance Knowledge Of Jordan Past And Present. | 2018 |
| University Of Pennsylvania Museum Of Archaeology And Anthropology | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | To Support The Middle East Galleries Of The Penn Museum. | 2018 |
| The Iraqi Student Project | $10,000 | Harrisonburg, VA, US | To Support War-displaced Iraqi And Syrian Students Achieve An Undergraduate Education. | 2018 |
| Near East Foundation | $63,099 | Syracuse, NY, US | To Support Palestinian Women Workers Education. | 2018 |
| Nc State University - Moise A Khayrallah Center | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | To Research About Lebanese Immigrants In The Us And Throughout The World, And To Preserving And Sharing That Knowledge With The Scholarly Community And General Public. | 2018 |
| Karam Foundation | $25,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | To Support Innovative Education Programs For Syrian Refugee Youth, Distribute Smart Aid To Syrian Families, And Fund Sustainable Development Projects Initiated By Syrians For Syrians. | 2018 |
| Jewish Voice For Peace | $25,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Opposes Anti-jewish, Anti-muslim, And Anit-arab Bigotry And Oppression. | 2018 |
| Grey Art Gallery - Nyu | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | To Collect, Preserve, Study, Document, Interpret, And Exhibit The Evidence Of Human Culture | 2018 |
| Front Line Defenders | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | To Protect, Defend, Support, And Act For And With Human Rights Defenders Whose Lives And Health Are At Risk Because Of Their Peaceful And Legitimate Activities. | 2018 |
| Dc Palestinian Film And Arts | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Support Film Festivals Which Serve As A Platform For The Artistic Creativity Of Palestinians Through Film, Music, And The Visual Arts. | 2018 |
| Arab American Family Support Center | $25,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Provide Culturally And Linguistically Competent, Trauma-informed, Multigenerational Social Services To Immigrants And Refugees | 2018 |
| Youth Speak | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Develop A Community Space To Serve As A Civic Engagement Incubator For Youth In Conflict-affected Parts Of The World By Providing Resources And Support To Young People To Develop And Implement Cultural, Artistic, And Social Projects That Promote A More Active, Equal, And Peaceful Community | 2018 |
| Middle East Cultural And Charitable Society Inc - The Electronic Intifada | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Support The Independent Online News Publication And Educational Resource Focusing On Palestine, Its People, Politics, Culture And Place In The World | 2018 |
| Jacob Burns Film Center | $10,000 | Pleasantville, NY, US | To Present The Best Of Independent, Documentary, And World Cinema; Promoting 21st Century Literacy; And Making Film A Vibrant Part Of The Community. | 2017 |
| Jewish Voice For Peace | $25,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Opposes Anti-jewish, Anti-muslim, And Anit-arab Bigotry And Oppression. | 2017 |
| Leonard Education Organization Inc | $10,000 | Buena Vista, VA, US | To Secure And Administer Valuable Undergraduate Scholarships And Educational Opportunities For Qualified Palestinian Students From The West Bank, Gaza, Lebanon And Jordan. | 2017 |
| Manhattan College | $8,949 | Riverdale, NY, US | To Provide A Contemporary, Person-centered Educational Experience That Prepares Graduates For Lives Of Personal Development, Professional Success, Civic Engagement, And Service To Their Fellow Human Beings. | 2017 |
| Bidoun Projects | $2,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Support Contemporary Art And Culture From The Middle East And The Diaspora, Pioneering A Distinctive Voice That Is Intelligent, Critical, And Original. | 2017 |
| International Planned Parenthood Federation | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | To Lead A Locally Owned, Globally Connected Civil Society Movement That Provides And Enables Services And Champions Sexual And Reproductive Health And Rights For All, Especially The Under-served | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of America | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Deliver Vital Reproductive Health Care, Sex Education, And Information To Millions Of People Worldwide. | 2017 |
| Washington Street Historical Society | $2,500 | Belle Harbor, NY, US | To Foster Education And Awareness About The History Of Migration To The "washington Street" Neighborhood Of The Financial District Of Manhattan, Also Known As The "lower West Side Or "little Syria." | 2017 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | For The Purpose Of Establishing And Maintaining In Said City A Museum And Library Of Art, Of Encouraging And Developing The Study Of The Fine Arts, And The Application Of Arts To Manufacture And Practical Life, Of Advancing The General Knowledge Of Kindred Subjects, And, To That End, Of Furnishing Popular Instruction." | 2017 |
| Wespac Foundation | $15,000 | White Plains, NY, US | To Educate, Agitate And Organize For A More Just And Peaceful World, An End To Militarism And Racism And A More Fair Economy That Works For All. | 2017 |
| The Popli Khalatbari Charitable Foundation | $156 | London, N/A, UK | To Support Charitable Causes Worldwide With A Particular Focus On The Welfare And Education Of Children. | 2017 |
| International Center For Transitional Justice | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | To Help Societies In Transition Address Legacies Of Massive Human Rights Violations And Build Civic Trust In State Institutions As Protectors Of Human Rights | 2017 |
| Nc State University - Moise A Khayrallah Center | $1,100 | Raleigh, NC, US | To Research About Lebanese Immigrants In The Us And Throughout The World, And To Preserving And Sharing That Knowledge With The Scholarly Community And General Public. | 2017 |
| Neighbor 2 Neighbor In Greenwich Village | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Dedicated To Supporting Seniors In Their Effort To Age With Dignity In Their Own Homes And Neighborhood. | 2017 |
| Noor Theatre | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support, Develop And Produce The Work Of Theatre Artists Of Middle Eastern Descent. | 2017 |
| The Fund For Global Human Rights | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Move Human Rights Forward By Providing Resources And Tools To The People And Organizations On The Ground Who Have Real Potential To Generate Positive Change | 2017 |
| Front Line Defenders | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Protect, Defend, Support, And Act For And With Human Rights Defenders Whose Lives And Health Are At Risk Because Of Their Peaceful And Legitimate Activities. | 2017 |
| American Center Of Oriental Research | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | To Advance Knowledge Of Jordan Past And Present. | 2017 |
| Karam Foundation | $10,000 | Lake Forest, IL, US | Amathew - 05/03/18 09:24am Worksheet Private Foundation | 2017 |
| Arab American Family Support Center | $25,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Empower New Immigrants With The Tools They Need To Successfully Acclimate To The World Around Them And Become Active Participants In Their Communities. | 2016 |
| Arab American National Museum | $25,000 | Dearborn, MI, US | To Preserve And Present The History, Culture And Contributions Of Arab Americans. | 2016 |
| Arteeast Inc | $23,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Deepen International Arts Engagement And To Provide Support To Mena-based Artists And Arts Organizations In Order To Broaden The Global Audience For Contemporary Culture. | 2016 |
| Caf America | $30,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | To Offer Global Grant-making & Philanthropic Advisory Services To Corporations, Foundationa, And Individuals. | 2016 |
| Frontline Usa Defenders | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | To Protect, Defend, Support, And Act For And With Human Rights Defenders Whose Lives And Health Are At Risk Because Of Their Peaceful And Legitimate Activities. | 2016 |
| Jacob Burns Film Center | $10,000 | Pleasantville, NY, US | To Present The Best Of Independent, Documentary, And World Cinema; Promoting 21st Century Literacy; And Making Film A Vibrant Part Of The Community. | 2016 |
| Jewish Voice For Peace | $15,000 | Oakland, CA, US | Opposes Anti-jewish, Anti-muslim, And Anit-arab Bigotry And Oppression. | 2016 |
| Lebanese American University | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Committed To Academic Excellence, Student Centeredness, Civic Engagement, The Advancement Of Scholarship, The Education Of The Whole Person, And The Formation Of Leaders In A Diverse World. | 2016 |
| Leonard Education Organization Inc | $10,000 | Buena Vista, VA, US | To Secure And Administer Valuable Undergraduate Scholarships And Educational Opportunities For Qualified Palestinian Students From The West Bank, Gaza, Lebanon And Jordan. | 2016 |
| Manhattan College | $15,000 | Riverdale, NY, US | To Provide A Contemporary, Person-centered Educational Experience That Prepares Graduates For Lives Of Personal Development, Professional Success, Civic Engagement, And Service To Their Fellow Human Beings. | 2016 |
| Neighbor2neighbor In Greenwich Village | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Dedicated To Supporting Seniors In Their Effort To Age With Dignity In Their Own Homes And Neighborhood. | 2016 |
| Ny Foundation For The Arts | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Transform The Relationship Between The United States And Yemen By Promoting Understanding To Serve Individual Artists Throughout The State. | 2016 |
| Omid Foundation Usa | $34,575 | Bethesday, MD, US | Committed To Strengthening The Social, Emotional And Economic Opportunities Of Disadvantaged Young Women In Iran. | 2016 |
| Standby Program | $10,000 | Glen Cove, NY, US | Dedicated To Fostering The Creation And Preservation Of Media Art Work By Democratizing Access To Media Technology, Providing Technical Information And Consultation. | 2016 |
| Syracuse University | $20,000 | Syracuse, NY, US | To Be A Pre-eminent And Inclusive Student-focused Research University, Preparing Engaged Citizens, Scholars, And Leaders For Participation In A Changing Global Society. | 2016 |
| The Field | $15,000 | San Mateo, CA, US | Committed To Empowering Artists And Cultural Workers Of All Identities To Achieve Their Visions. | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 13-7560427 |
| Website | http://www.jabaratrust.org |
| Address | 60 EAST 42ND STREET 38TH FLOOR New York, NY 10165-3802 |
Key People (1)
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| Trustee | Linda K Jacobs |
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Data Currency: Last updated
February 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.