John Mirak Foundation
Invitation OnlyArlington, Massachusetts · EIN 23-7161662 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$644K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$13.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
28% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armenian Cultural Foundation | Arlington, MA | General purpose | $161,340 |
| Armenia Tree Project | Watertown, AM | General purpose | $104,500 |
| Fund for Armenian Relief | New York, NY | General purpose | $70,000 |
| Paros Foundation | Berkeley, CA | General purpose | $50,000 |
| AYG Foundation | Lexington, MA | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Autism National Fund | Yerevan, AM | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Children of Armenia Fund | New York, NY | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Food Link Inc | Arlington, MA | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Tumo | Yeravan, AM | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Tufenkian Foundation | New York, NY | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Armenian Int'l Womens Assoc | Watertown, MA | General purpose | $17,500 |
| Givat Haviva Educational Foundation | New York, NY | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Armenian Missionary Assoc of America inc | Paramus, NJ | General purpose | $5,500 |
| The Childrens Room Center for Grieving Children | Arlington, MA | General purpose | $5,250 |
| Armenian Assembly of America | Washington, DC | General purpose | $5,000 |
| St Stephens Armenian Church | Watertown, MA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Other misc charities | Arlington, MA | General purpose | $3,050 |
| Arlington Eats | Arlington, MA | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Camp Haiasian of Armenian Youth Fed | Franklin, MA | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Mystic River Watershed Assoc | Arlington, MA | General purpose | $2,000 |
| National Assoc for Armenian Studies and Research | Belmont, MA | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Arlington Health and Human Services | Arlington, MA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Housing Corporation of Arlington | Arlington, MA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Arlington Boys & Girls Club | Arlington, MA | General purpose | $500 |
| Arlington Historical Society | Arlington, MA | General purpose | $500 |
| Arlington Libraries Foundation | Arlington, MA | General purpose | $500 |
| Schwamb Mill Preservation Trust | Arlington, MA | General purpose | $500 |
| Arlington Center for the Arts | Arlington, MA | General purpose | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $644,140 | 28 |
| 2023 | $637,450 | 31 |
| 2022 | $625,000 | 40 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349107593
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7161662
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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