George Ignatius Foundation
EIN 510198566Total Given 2017–2024
$1.3M
153 grants · $156K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$5K
typical small grants · $2K–$10K
grant size
37%
supporter · 33/90 multi-year
repeat
$3.8M
Assets (2023)
90
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
Maria Aparicio
Phone
(213) 680-9522
Deadlines
The Foundation does not have any deadline for submissions.
How to Apply
Requests for grants should be made in the form of a brief letter outlining the purpose of the grant, the amount requested and the amount of grants expected to be received from other sources for this purpose.
Restrictions
The Foundation is principally dedicated to promoting Armenian history, culture and religion. Requests for grants for other purposes would be considering of secondary importance. The Foundation makes grants to exempt organizations only and requests a copy of the organization exemption ruling letter and the present status of the exempt organization. Grants to individuals will not be considered.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $148K | $3.6M | $124K | 23 |
| 2018 | $112K | $3.1M | $185K | 25 |
| 2019 | $169K | $3.6M | $142K | 16 |
| 2020 | $142K | $4.0M | $182K | 20 |
| 2021 | $115K | $4.5M | $414K | 18 |
| 2022 | $223K | $3.6M | $287K | 24 |
| 2023 | $171K | $3.8M | $3K | 17 |
| 2024 | $170K | $0 | $344K | 10 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 153 grants on record
Minimum
$250
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$5K
Average
$8K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$101K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
GP
George R Phillips Sr
8+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
WK
Walter J Karabian
8+ yrs
Trustee
MA
Michael R Amerian
8+ yrs
Trustee
GP
George R Phillips Sr
8+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
MA
Michael R Amerian
8+ yrs
Trustee
WK
Walter J Karabian
8+ yrs
Trustee
GP
George R Phillips Sr
8+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
WK
Walter J Karabian
8+ yrs
Trustee
MA
Michael R Amerian
8+ yrs
Trustee
GP
George R Phillips Sr
8+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
WK
Walter J Karabian
8+ yrs
Trustee
MA
Michael R Amerian
8+ yrs
Trustee
GP
George R Phillips Sr
8+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
WK
Walter J Karabian
8+ yrs
Trustee
MA
Michael R Amerian
8+ yrs
Trustee
GP
George R Phillips Sr
8+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
WK
Walter J Karabian
8+ yrs
Trustee
MA
Michael R Amerian
8+ yrs
Trustee
GP
George R Phillips Sr
8+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
MA
Michael R Amerian
8+ yrs
Trustee
WK
Walter J Karabian
8+ yrs
Trustee
GP
George R Phillips Sr
8+ yrs
Chairman
Leadership
MA
Michael R Amerian
8+ yrs
Trustee
WK
Walter J Karabian
8+ yrs
Trustee
Grants Awarded (153 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armenian American Museum | Glendale, CA | $101,400 | Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| USC Gould School of Law | Los Angeles, CA | $100,000 | Charitable Activities | 2019 |
| USC Gould School of Law | Los Angeles, CA | $50,000 | Charitable Activities | 2022 |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | $38,000 | JUSTICE RICHARD AMERIAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP | 2017 |
| Aid Beyond Borders | Montrose, CA | $30,000 | Charitable Activities | 2020 |
| USC Gould School of Law | Los Angeles, CA | $25,000 | Charitable Activities | 2020 |
| Friends Of Armenia | Montebello, CA | $25,000 | Charitable Activities | 2020 |
| USC Gould School of Law | Los Angeles, CA | $25,000 | Charitable Activities | 2021 |
| Holy Martyrs Ferrahian High School | Encino, CA | $25,000 | Charitable Activities | 2023 |
| USC Gould School of Law | Los Angeles, CA | $25,000 | Charitable Activities | 2023 |
| Mashdots College | Glendale, CA | $25,000 | Charitable Activities | 2023 |
| Amideast | Washington, DC | $25,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2017 |
| Aid Beyond Borders | Montrose, CA | $25,000 | Charitable Activities | 2022 |
| Camp Arev | Hudsonville, MI | $20,000 | Charitable Acitivites | 2023 |
| United Armenian Congregational Chur | Los Angeles, CA | $20,000 | Charitable Acitivites | 2023 |
| United Armenian Congregational Chur | Los Angeles, CA | $20,000 | Charitable Activities | 2024 |
| Holy Martyrs Ferrahian High School | Encino, CA | $20,000 | Charitable Activities | 2022 |
| Armenian National Committee of Amer | Glendale, CA | $17,500 | Charitable Acitivites | 2022 |
| Organization of Istanbul Armenians | Winnetka, CA | $15,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2018 |
| Western Diocese of the Armenian Chu | Burbank, CA | $15,000 | Charitable Activities | 2020 |
| Western Diocese Hye Camp | Burbank, CA | $15,000 | Charitable Activities | 2021 |
| Armenian National Committee of America | Glendale, CA | $15,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2017 |
| Vista Players | North Hollywood, CA | $13,275 | GENERAL FUND | 2018 |
| Ferrahian Holy Martyrs High School | Encino, CA | $13,000 | Charitable Activities | 2019 |
| Armenian Film Foundation | Encino, CA | $12,000 | GENERAL FUND | 2017 |