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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 05-0523809

Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art

A private foundation in New York, NY. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 22 grants and $4.3 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $4,303,636

    Grants listed
    22
    Assets, end of year
    $40,615,674
  • Tax year 2023

    $4,034,967

    Grants listed
    18
    Assets, end of year
    $41,528,959
  • Tax year 2022

    $4,395,327

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $36,983,196
  • Tax year 2021

    $4,495,597

    Grants listed
    60
    Assets, end of year
    $38,632,422
  • Tax year 2020

    $2,750,363

    Grants listed
    28
    Assets, end of year
    $40,553,535
  • Tax year 2019

    $2,501,000

    Grants listed
    In an attachment
    Assets, end of year
    $38,714,888

Grants paid in 2024

22 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Center for Asian American MediaSan Francisco, CA

    Reimagining and investing in a new infrastructure for us muslim storytelling in independent film and media.

    $913,000
  2. Pew Research CenterWashington, DC

    To support the timely update of the u.s. Muslim landscape study and to build knowledge and understanding about the community at the intersections of religion, ethnicity and race.

    $531,250
  3. University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA

    To support the "violence against muslims in film: exploring the prevalence and context of aggression on screen" study and dissemination of findings.

    $530,000
  4. Center for Cultural and Technical Interchange Between East and WestHonolulu, HI

    To support the creation of the DDF and ewc indo-pacific futures fellowship, that seeks to enhance capacity of emerging leaders from around the indo-pacific region through connections, experiences and skills.

    $500,000
  5. Sundance InstitutePark City, UT

    To support emerging and established filmmakers with professional development fellowships and project completion funds.

    $435,000
  6. Games for Change IncNew York, NY

    To support a research study that investigates muslim stereotypes in video games.

    $200,000
  7. Islamic Scholarship FundBerkeley, CA

    To support scholarships, mentorship and experiential learning for filmmakers producing authentic u.s. Muslim narratives.

    $173,000
  8. El Hibri FoundationWashington, DC

    To support the public narrative program, a leadership development program that builds future communities and fosters social change by leveraging the power of narrative.

    $128,386
  9. The New SchoolNew York, NY

    To support the new university in exile consortium university in exile for afghan artists program.

    $125,000
  10. Film Makers Collaborative IncorporatedMelrose, MA

    To support the documentary "hakeem the american dream".

    $100,000
  11. Film Makers Collaborative IncorporatedMelrose, MA

    To support completion and promotion of a six-episode documentary shorts series american muslims: a history revealed.

    $100,000
  12. The Pew Charitable TrustsWashington, DC

    To support two pew research center studies that aim to build knowledge about u.s.-based asians and muslims, diverse communities with intersections along race and religion, for greater social cohesion.

    $100,000
  13. International Documentary Association IncLos Angeles, CA

    To support the impact campaign for three chaplains, a feature-length documentary that highlights the u.s. Muslim experience through the story of three muslim chaplains in the u.s. Armed forces.

    $83,000
  14. Arteeast IncBrooklyn, NY

    Support for "unpacking the artearchive," focused on the preservation and presentation of its collection of film and video works.

    $50,000
  15. Blackstar Projects IncPhiladelphia, PA

    To support platforms for us muslim storytelling.

    $50,000
  16. Center for Asian American MediaSan Francisco, CA

    To support the building bridges travel fund.

    $50,000
  17. Highlights Foundation IncMilanville, PA

    To renew support for the muslim storytellers fellowship, a multipronged program intended to improve muslim representation in the children's publishing industry.

    $50,000
  18. International Society for the Performing Arts FoundationNew York, NY

    To provide support for encouraging and extending participation of diverse communities in ispa's programs.

    $50,000
  19. The Foundation for an Engaged PacificHonolulu, HI

    Event sponsorships to advance the organization's tax-exempt mission.

    $50,000
  20. International Womens Media FoundationWashington, DC

    To renew support for the american creations project, a culture desk solely dedicated to journalistic stories about united states muslims and their contributions to the culture of our country.

    $40,000
  21. American UniversityWashington, DC

    To renew support for the center for media and social impact's yes, and... Laughter lab (yall), a professional skill-building accelerator for diverse social-justice-focused comedians and comedy writers including u.s. Muslims.

    $25,000
  22. World Without Hate IncSeattle, WA

    To provide general operating support for work to prevent hate and violence directed at u.s. Muslims by building empathy through experiential learning and amplification of authentic stories.

    $20,000

Approved for future payment

5 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Sundance InstitutePark City, UT

    To support emerging and established filmmakers with professional development fellowships and project completion funds.

    $565,000
  2. Pew Research CenterWashington, DC

    To support the timely update of the u.s. Muslim landscape study and to build knowledge and understanding about the community at the intersections of religion, ethnicity and race.

    $318,750
  3. University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CA

    To support the "violence against muslims in film: exploring the prevalence and context of aggression on screen" study and dissemination of findings.

    $240,000
  4. Islamic Scholarship FundBerkeley, CA

    To support scholarships, mentorship and experiential learning for filmmakers producing authentic u.s. Muslim narratives.

    $227,000
  5. Games for Change IncNew York, NY

    To support a research study that investigates muslim stereotypes in video games.

    $180,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture9 grants $1,721,00042% of the total
  2. Education4 grants $853,00021% of the total
  3. Social science1 grant $531,25013% of the total
  4. International aid1 grant $500,00012% of the total
  5. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $228,3866% of the total
  6. Public affairs1 grant $200,0005% of the total
  7. 1 other causes1 grant $20,000<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California5 grants $1,749,000
  2. District of Columbia5 grants $824,636
  3. Hawaii2 grants $550,000
  4. Utah1 grant $435,000
  5. New York4 grants $425,000
  6. Massachusetts2 grants $200,000
  7. Pennsylvania2 grants $100,000
  8. Washington1 grant $20,000

Officers, directors and trustees

17 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Samsher GillCEO/PRESIDENT Hours 4Pay $0
  • Peter SimmonsCOO/TREASURER (THRU 02/2024) Hours 6Pay $0
  • Erica DziedzicSECRETARY/COUNSEL Hours 6Pay $0
  • Eileen OberlanderDIRECTOR OF FINANCE & TREASURER Hours 6Pay $0
  • William H WrightDIR./CHAIRPERSON Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Anthony S FauciVICE CHAIRPERSON Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Vishakha N DesaiDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Marie Lynn MirandaDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Nannerl O KeohaneDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Afsaneh BeschlossDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Mary Schmidt CampbellDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Catherine MarronDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • John TaltyDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • David S WilcoveDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • JT BatsonDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Brooke JonesDIRECTOR Hours 0.5Pay $0
  • Rochelle WalenskyDIRECTOR (AS OF 04/2024) Hours 0.5Pay $0

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