Ara and Edma Dumanian Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalo Alto, California · EIN 36-3551640 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$27K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$500
Total assets$473K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $1,025.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
62% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew Armenian Church | Cupertino, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Armenian Apostolic Church of America | New York, NY | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Autistry Studios | Tiburan, CA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| San Francisco Symphony | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $2,675 |
| Armenia Tree Project | Watertown, MA | Charitable | $2,200 |
| American University of Armenia | Oakland, CA | Charitable | $1,250 |
| Armenian Missionary Assn of America | Paramus, NJ | Charitable | $1,100 |
| San Francisco Opera | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $1,025 |
| Casp | Plainview, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lifehouse Group | Dixmoor, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| East Side College Prep School | Palo Alto, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Council of Armenian American Organizations | San Fransisco, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Peninsula Bridge | Menlo Park, CA | Charitable | $500 |
| Msi Reproductive Choices | Washington, DC | Charitable | $500 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | New York, NY | Charitable | $500 |
| Friends of the Oaxaca Learning Center | Auburn, ME | Charitable | $250 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | Charitable | $250 |
| Natural Resources Defense Fund | New York, NY | Charitable | $250 |
| Pursuit of Excellence | Palo Alto, CA | Charitable | $250 |
| Theatreworks | Palo Alto, CA | Charitable | $250 |
| Aarp Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable | $100 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | New York, NY | Charitable | $100 |
| Amnesty International USA | New York, NY | Charitable | $100 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Charitable | $100 |
| Kdfc | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $100 |
| Mayo Clinic Alumni Association | Rochester, MN | Charitable | $100 |
| Partners in Health | Boston, MA | Charitable | $100 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | New York, NY | Charitable | $100 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Charitable | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,900 | 29 |
| 2024 | $19,135 | 25 |
| 2023 | $21,350 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641419349100914
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3551640
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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