Private foundation · EIN 20-8038153 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Armenia Empyrean Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $286K total, median $10K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
17
$286K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.9M

Grants paid in 2024

17 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Vem USA IncGlendale, CAAgronet Project and Educational Fund$110K
Friends of FastNorth Hollywood, CAAI Education Fund$35K
Vem USA IncGlendale, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$30K
Armenian General Benevolent UnionPasadena, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Yerazart IncWatertown, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Armenian International Womens Association IncWatertown, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
American University of Armenia CorporationGlendale, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Armenian Assembly of America IncWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Armenian Assembly of America IncWashington, DCCharitable Event$10K
St Marys University of MinnesotaWinona, MNGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Armenian Missionary Assoc of Amer IncParamus, NJGeneral & Unrestricted$3,600
St James Armenian ChurchWatertown, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$3,000
Goals for Girls IncWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,100
Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry CorpGlendale, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
St Stephens Armenian Apostolic Church of Greater BWatertown, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Holy Cross Armenian ChurchUnion City, NJGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church of GreaterCambridge, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$250

By state: California 6 · Massachusetts 5 · District of Columbia 3 · Minnesota 1 · New Jersey 2

About this foundation

Armenia Empyrean Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Armenia Empyrean Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Armenia Empyrean Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $286K across 17 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Armenia Empyrean Foundation give?

California (6 grants), Massachusetts (5 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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