The Vahik and Alice Petrossian Foundation
Invitation OnlyGlendale, California · EIN 81-6591272 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $6,000.
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
7% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armenian Education Foundation | Glendale, CA | Social services | $17,100 |
| Diljian Int'l School of Armenia | Dilijan, AM | Social services | $10,000 |
| Dilijan Development Foundation | Dilijan, AM | Social services | $10,000 |
| Armenian International Women's Asso | Watertown, MA | Social services | $6,050 |
| Hayordi Charitable Foundation | Yerevan, AM | Social services | $6,000 |
| Orran Benevolent Organization | Los Angeles, CA | Social services | $5,000 |
| Friends of Fast | Mission Hills, CA | Social services | $5,000 |
| My Forrest Foundation | Yerevan, AM | Social services | $3,000 |
| American University of Armenia | Glendale, CA | Social services | $2,580 |
| Civilitas Foundation | Glendale, CA | Social services | $2,500 |
| Holy Martyrs Ferrahian High School | Encino, CA | Social services | $2,000 |
| Armenian American Medical Society | Glendale, CA | Social services | $1,500 |
| Claremont Mckenna College | Claremont, CA | Social services | $1,000 |
| Haikian Chamber Choir | Glendale, CA | Social services | $1,000 |
| Glendale Community College | Glendale, CA | Social services | $500 |
| Moussa Ler Assn Of Ca | Glendale, CA | Social services | $500 |
| Loyola High School Fund | Los Angeles, CA | Social services | $250 |
| St Mary's Armenian Church | Glendale, CA | Social services | $250 |
The return also lists 12 grants to individuals ($28,238). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $102,468 | 30 |
| 2024 | $103,700 | 30 |
| 2023 | $93,200 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611179349101861
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-6591272
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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