The Saroyan Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalos Verdes Estates, California · EIN 46-4029708 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$94K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
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
53% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loloma Foundation | San Diego, CA | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Alzheimer's Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| LA Regional Food Bank | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities USA | Alexandria, VA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Chandler School | Pasadena, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Tulane University School of Medicine | New Orleans, LA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Fdn | Staten Island, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Christian Appalchian Proj | Paintsville, KY | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | New York, NY | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Eblen Charities | Asheville, NC | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Ararat Home | Mission Hills, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Howard Jarvis Tpf | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Landmark Legal Foundation | Leesburg, VA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Los Angeles Mission | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Sacramento, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Pacific Research Institute | Pasadena, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | Charitable | $2,000 |
| California Rifle & Pistol Association Foundation | Fullerton, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Federation for American Immigration Reform | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| National Right to Work Foundation | Springfield, VA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Kusc | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $94,000 | 26 |
| 2024 | $89,050 | 28 |
| 2023 | $80,500 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602339349100655
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-4029708
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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