Kiblawi Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various causes, primarily focused on civil rights, cultural heritage, and social justice, particularly related to Palestinian advocacy. It provides funding to organizations that promote Palestinian rights, culture, and education, reflecting a commitment to humanitarian relief and social equity. The foundation supports a range of initiatives, including general operations for nonprofits, educational programs, and cultural institutions, thereby serving marginalized communities and promoting cultural preservation. Its funding activities are primarily directed towards organizations based in the United States.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-midsize nonprofits focused on Palestinian rights, cultural heritage, advocacy, or related international relief work that can be credibly connected to the funder’s existing grantee network.
Good Fit
- • Mission alignment with Palestinian rights, cultural preservation, or related relief/advocacy work.
- • Requests for general operating support or small-to-moderate unrestricted grants.
- • Organizational presence or partners in DC or Massachusetts where past giving is concentrated.
- • Established nonprofit status and track record that can be validated by existing grantees.
- • Ability to be recommended or introduced by an organization already funded by the foundation.
Geography
The foundation funded organizations in eight states in the latest year, showing a multi-state footprint; however, over half of the dollars were concentrated in DC (54%).
Recipient Variety
Twenty-one distinct recipients were funded in the latest year, with a mix of small and a few larger grants and a majority returning recipients alongside several new grantees.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows five new recipients in the latest year (about 24%), indicating occasional new entrants, but the foundation states it funds only preselected applicants, so unsolicited applicants are unlikely to have a straightforward path.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
