Sami and Annie Totah Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBethesda, Maryland · EIN 52-2081895 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$156K
Organizations funded99
Typical grant$800
Total assets$3.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,500.
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
85% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synodal School of Liturgical Musicrussian Ball2023 | Palm Beach, FL | Non-Profit mission is to help the russian migr community in the US including relief efforts for the suffering people in ukraine. | $13,820 |
| Magen David Sephardic Congregation | Rockville, MD | Non-Profit mission is to aid persons in need, both in the congregation & in the jewish community at large. | $10,330 |
| National Museum of Women in the Arts | Washington, DC | Non-Profit mission is to advocate for better representation of women artists & serves as a vital center for thought leadership & social… | $10,000 |
| The Washington Ballet | Washington, DC | Non-Profit mission is to bring the joy and artistry of dance to the nation's capital, & to connect children & adults to the art of dance. | $10,000 |
| Armenian Assembly of America | Washington, DC | Non-Profit mission is to continue as the leading non-partisan voice for the armenian-american community in the united states. | $6,061 |
| American University of Armenia | Glendale, CA | Non-Profit mission is to continue providing students the best education in armenia. | $5,000 |
| City Dance Gala-Elevation Celebration | Washington, DC | Non-Profit mission is to continue championing our mission of developing the next generation of dance artists & innovators. | $5,000 |
| Lebanese American University | New York, NY | Non-Profit mission is to making education in lebanon available to all qualified, regardless of difficult circumstances. | $5,000 |
| Meridian International Center | Washington, DC | To support meridian's mission | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies | Washington, DC | To supports the arts | $4,400 |
| Theatre Washington-Helen Hayes Awards 2024 | Washington, DC | Non-Profit mission is to celebrate artistic achievement & cultivate collective action for the arts in our region. | $4,250 |
| Nufdi - National Union for Democracy in Iran Fund | Potomac, MD | Non-Profit mission is to strive for a free democratic iran that will hnor & protect the human rights of all its citizens. | $3,968 |
| Armenian Missionary Association of America | Paramus, NJ | Non-Profit mission is to serve the physical/spiritual needs of our people at home and overseas. | $3,000 |
| The Phillips Collection | Washington, DC | Non-Profit mission is americas first home for modern and contemporary art, where the intimate and experimental meet. | $3,000 |
| Young Concert Artists | Washington, DC | To support the education & programming of young artists | $2,565 |
| American Friends of Lubavitch (Chabad) | Washington, DC | Non-Profit mission is to serve as the representative office and advocate for the chabad movement. | $2,500 |
| Theatre Washington Theatre Week | Washington, DC | To support the washington theatre & support future productions | $2,500 |
| The Washington Ballet Gala | Washington, DC | Support the ballet & galas, maintaining and growing the artistic gem in the nation's capital | $2,180 |
| The Kennedy Center (Washington National Opera) | Washington, DC | To support kennedy center opera | $2,121 |
| The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington | North Bethesda, MD | Non-Profit mission is to inspire, build, & sustain vibrant jewish life in a changing world. | $2,025 |
| Moment Magazine | Washington, DC | Non-Profit mission is to fight antisemitism and hate. | $2,000 |
| Heifetz International Music Institute | Staunton, VA | To support music institute | $2,000 |
| Capital Jewish Museum | Washington, DC | To support jewish museum misson | $1,750 |
| Orchestra of the Americas Group | Washington, DC | Non-Profit mission is to empower exceptional creatives to fulfill their global impact potential. | $1,740 |
| DC Jazz Festival | Washington, DC | Non-Profit mission is to strengthen DC jazz festival education. | $1,500 |
| Afopo | New York, NY | To support the orchestra's international program of concerts & academy program. | $1,500 |
| Fjc | New York, NY | To support fjc mission | $1,500 |
| Olney Theatre Center | Olney, MD | To support theatre mission | $1,500 |
| Washington Performing Arts | Washington, DC | To support programming and education initiatives | $1,280 |
| Hillwood Estate Museum & Gardens | Washington, DC | To support hillwood museum's mission | $1,250 |
| Blair House Restoration Fund | Washington, DC | Non-Profit mission is to ensure the preservation, protection and enhancement of this national treasure. | $1,000 |
| Children's Nat Hospital Foundation-Flip Flop Frolic | Silver Spring, MD | Non-Profit mission is to bring health and well-being to all children. | $1,000 |
| Mclean Project for the Arts | Mclean, VA | Non-Profit mission is to offer instruction & education in the visual arts. | $1,000 |
| Post Classical Ensemble | Washington, DC | Non-Profit mission is to create singular occasions where the intellect is stirred & the spirit is moved. | $1,000 |
| Shepardic Community Foundation | Brooklyn, NY | Non-Profit mission is community & educational work. | $1,000 |
| Washington National Opera Gala-Kennedy Center | Washington, DC | Non-Profit mission is to commit to artistic excellence shaping the future of opera, & serving the community. | $1,000 |
| Agbu | New York, NY | To support the growth of a new generation of youth. | $1,000 |
| American Pops Orchestra | Washington, DC | To support continued programming | $1,000 |
| Armenia Artsakh Fund | Northridge, CA | To assist & aid armenia and artsakh on a continuing basis | $1,000 |
| Armenian General Benevolent Union | New York, NY | To support beneovent unuion mission | $1,000 |
| Armenian Mirror-Spectator | Watertown, MA | To help the newspaper to continue to provide news about armenians and their culture. | $1,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington | Washington, DC | To provide support for boys & girls clubs of wash | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Idf | New York, NY | To support the friends of idf | $1,000 |
| Prevent Cancer Foundation | Alexandria, VA | To support cancer foundatin mission | $1,000 |
| Sibley Hospital Foundation | Washington, DC | To support sibley's hospital mission | $1,000 |
| The National Theatre Foundation | Washington, DC | Helps improve the quality of performances & helps to preserve one of the most historic theatres in the country. | $1,000 |
| Woodrow Wilson House Museum | Washington, DC | To support the exhibition & gala | $1,000 |
| Yeshiva University | New York, NY | Promoting the moral and material betterment of the jewish community | $1,000 |
| The Richard Nixon Foundation | Yorba Linda, CA | To support educational efforts & enabling programming that preserves and advances the legacy of president nixon | $842 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | To support hillsdale college misson | $800 |
| The Palm Beach Freedom Institute | Palm Beach, FL | Helps their mission to defend the principles of the american founding, | $785 |
| Washington Int'l Piano Arts Council-Wipac | Fairfax, VA | Non-Profit mission is to promote int'l friendship among nations & to provide venues where classical musical can flourish in many… | $750 |
| Diocese of the Armenian Church of America | New York, NY | To support diocese of the armenian church | $750 |
| Washington Global Pcs | Washington, DC | To support the school's award winning academic program | $600 |
| Hungarian American Coalition | Washington, DC | To support hungarian mission | $540 |
| American Jewish Committee | New York, NY | Non-Profit mission is to ensure that the jewish people , and all people , live in safety & security. | $500 |
| Arena Stage | Washington, DC | Non-Profit arena mission is to galvanize the transformative power of theater to understand who we are as americans. | $500 |
| Armenian American Cultural Association-Aaca | Arlington, VA | Non-Profit mission is to continue to providing life-saving medical services to underserved populations in need of medical assistance. | $500 |
| Arts for the Aging | Rockville, MD | Non-Profit mission is to bring the beauty & therapeutic power of the arts to older adults & caregivers. | $500 |
| The in Series | Washington, DC | Non-Profit mission is to make theater from music & transforming artists, audiences & community by nourishing empathy, stimulating insight. | $500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 99 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $155,732 | 99 |
| 2023 | $150,052 | 75 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533179349103138
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2081895
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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