William Saroyan Foundation
Gave $54K in 2024San Francisco, California · EIN 94-1657684 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $8,000.
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The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Betty Rodriguez |
|---|---|
| Address | 1801 Van Ness Ave Ste 320, San Francisco CA 94109 |
| Phone | (415) 986-0785 |
| Form and materials | Written request, include donee 501(c)status |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Limited to 501 (c) charities |
Wording as filed; text the foundation typed in capitals is shown in normal case. 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
40% of grants went outside California.
Where it gives most, by cause
Its largest causes in a single state on the latest return. Each page shows the leading foundations that fund the same cause there, with their largest grants.
- Children & Youth grants in New York1 of its grant, $29K · 2,770 foundations
- Arts & Culture grants in California1 of its grant, $8,000 · 4,061 foundations
- Education grants in California1 of its grant, $8,000 · 7,943 foundations
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children of Armenia Fund | New York, NY | Support armenian children | $29,000 |
| Kzv School | San Francisco, CA | Support armenian education | $8,000 |
| Miaseen | Daly City, CA | Support armenian culture | $8,000 |
| Name withheld | Tustin, CA | Support diabetes research | $7,000 |
| Name withheld | New York, NY | Support armenian culture | $2,000 |
| Armenian National Library | Yerevan, AM | Support armenian literature | $500 |
Name withheld: we could not match the recipient to an IRS-registered organization, and the name may be a person's. Amount, place and purpose are as filed.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54,500 | 6 |
| 2023 | $15,850 | 2 |
| 2022 | $62,250 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620409349100812
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-1657684
- Profile updated Nov 10, 2026 · Report a mistake
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