Nok Foundation Inc F/K/A Nok Charitable Organization Inc
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 02-0654795 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,008 and $74,020.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | NIGOL KOULAJIAN |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O ALPHAQUEST 110 E 59TH ST 36 FLR, NEW YORK NY 10022 |
| Phone | 2128387222 |
| Form and materials | FORMAL LETTER OUTLINING PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST, DETAILS OF THE RELATED PROGRAM AND AMOUNT OF GRANT REQUESTED FOR. |
| Deadlines | NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS ON AWARDS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
36% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armenian General Benevolent Union (Agbu) | New York, NY | To support educational,cultural, & humanitarian programs focused on upholding armenian heritage. | $103,200 |
| Alfanar Inc | Newton, MA | General operating support | $76,246 |
| David Lynch Foundation | New York, NY | Sponsor for transcendental meditation instructions. | $74,020 |
| Lycee Francais de New York (Lfny) | New York, NY | Annual fundraising gala for scholarship fund. | $50,000 |
| Maps | San Jose, CA | To fund psychedelic research, drug policy reform, public education,health equity,harm reduction intitiatives and general operations. | $50,000 |
| The Gillen Brewer School | New York, NY | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Seal | New York, NY | General operating support | $50,000 |
| The Sambodh Society | Kalamazoo, MI | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Ma Center | San Ramon, CA | General operating support | $10,008 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | New York, NY | General operating support | $5,900 |
| The Family of Woodstock Inc | Kingston, NY | General operating support | $5,150 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($50,070). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $539,594 | 13 |
| 2023 | $486,149 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349102746
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 02-0654795
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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