KARAM FOUNDATION

EIN: 371548241 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$1,793,682
Total Expenses
$3,822,380
Total Assets
$2,819,480
Net Assets
$2,616,749
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Rula Jamous
Phone
2245449411
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

KARAM FOUNDATION, founded in 2007, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 61% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $3.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 113% operating deficit.

Mission

KARAM FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO HELP PEOPLE HELP THEMSELVES. WE SEEK TO RESTORE THE DIGNITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CONFLICT BY ELIMINATING BARRIERS TO SUCCESS THROUGH INNOVATIVE EDUCATION, ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN AID.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,760,516
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $29,675
Other Revenue $3,491
TOTAL REVENUE $1,793,682

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,322,165
Salaries & Benefits $1,605,928
Fundraising Expenses $421,059
Program Expenses $2,997,842
Other Expenses $894,287
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,822,380

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,793,682 $4,562,837 -0.6%
Expenses $3,822,380 $3,747,655 +0.0%
Net Income $-2,028,698 $815,182 -3.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
14
Volunteers
27

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$326,319
Total Directors
10
$219,184
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Lina Sergie Attar CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$121,924 $6,037 $127,961
Demetri Fadel CSO 40.00
Officer
$105,057 $2,078 $107,135
Rula Jamous Treas.& Dr.Fin. 40.00
Officer Director
$91,223 $0 $91,223
Rasha Mansouri Chairman 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mamak Shahbazi Vice Chairman 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Razan Massarani Director 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Heba AL Ayouby Director 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Omar Salem Director 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sharad Samy Director 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Anna Nolan Director 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sarah Rahman Director 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $1,793,682 $3,822,380 $2,819,480 $-2,028,698
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $4,562,837 $3,747,655 $4,865,239 $815,182
2022 $2,411,217 $2,783,885 $4,151,416 $-372,668
2021 $2,840,038 $2,549,014 $4,231,584 $291,024
2020 $3,331,354 $3,049,197 $4,060,202 $282,157
2019 $5,209,260 $3,723,554 $3,780,162 $1,485,706
2018 $3,119,259 $3,821,060 $2,265,445 $-701,801
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