Akian Foundation

EIN 26-3913336 · CA · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$22.5K Funds in CA, PA, MA
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Akian Foundation based in CA paid 8 grants totaling $302.5K to 8 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $160K, with a median of $22.5K. Its largest recipients included WESTERN DIOCESE ARMENIAN CHURCH, AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF ARMENIA, and REARMENIA INC. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$3,249,650
Giving (latest yr)
$302,500
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
8
Median grant
$22.5K
Recipients
8
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Western Diocese Armenian Church$160,000
  • American University of Armenia$60,000
  • Rearmenia Inc$25,000
  • Vem USA$25,000
  • Orran Benevolent Ngo$20,000

Where grants went

  • California$295,000 · 6 grants
  • Pennsylvania$5,000 · 1 grant
  • Massachusetts$2,500 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (8)

Western Diocese Armenian Church
Burbank, CA
General Fund
$160,000
American University of Armenia
Oakland, CA
General Fund
$60,000
Rearmenia Inc
Rocklin, CA
General Fund
$25,000
Vem USA
Glendale, CA
General Fund
$25,000
Orran Benevolent Ngo
Los Angeles, CA
General Fund
$20,000
Pomegranate Foundation
Encino, CA
General Fund
$5,000
Our Lady of Armenia Church
Wayne, PA
General Fund
$5,000
Armenian International Woman's Association
Watertown, MA
General Fund
$2,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Akian Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Akian Foundation is classified as a International & Foreign Affairs funder. International development, relief, and foreign-affairs programs. Its recent grants reached organizations across 3 states.

In its most recent filing, Akian Foundation reported 8 itemized grants totaling $302.5K. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $160K (median $22.5K).

Recent recipients include WESTERN DIOCESE ARMENIAN CHURCH, AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF ARMENIA, REARMENIA INC, among 8 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Akian Foundation is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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