George Ignatius Foundation
Historical FunderCovina, California · EIN 51-0198566 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$192K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$4.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Maria Aparicio |
|---|---|
| Address | 305 E Benwood St, Covina CA 917222815 |
| Phone | 2136809212 |
| Form and materials | Requests for grants should be made in the form of a brief letter outlining the purpose of the grant, the amount requested and the amount of grants expected to be received from other sources for this purpose. |
| Deadlines | The Foundation does not have any deadline for submissions. |
| Restrictions | The Foundation is principally dedicated to promoting Armenian history, culture and religion. Requests for grants for other purposes would be considering of secondary importance. The Foundation makes grants to exempt organizations only and requests a copy of the organization exemption ruling letter and the present status of the exempt organization. Grants to individuals will not be considered. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
18% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armenian American Museum | Glendale, CA | Charitable Activities | $100,000 |
| Holy Martyrs Ferrahian High School | Encino, CA | Charitable Activities | $20,000 |
| United Armenian Congregational Chur | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Activities | $20,000 |
| The Paros Foundation | Berkeley, CA | Charitable Activities | $15,000 |
| Armenian Missionary Association of | Paramus, NJ | Charitable Activities | $10,000 |
| Armenian Bar Association | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Acitivites | $6,000 |
| Armenian Relief Society of Western | Glendale, CA | Charitable Activities | $5,000 |
| San Fernando Valley Bar Association | Woodland Hills, CA | Charitable Activities | $5,000 |
| The Armenian Apostolic Church of Am | New York, NY | Charitable Activities | $5,000 |
| Western Diocese Armenian Church | Burbank, CA | Charitable Activities | $5,000 |
| Armenian Studies Program | Fresno, CA | Charitable Activities | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $191,500 | 11 |
| 2024 | $170,100 | 10 |
| 2023 | $171,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631809349101308
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-0198566
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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