Private foundation · EIN 36-3406582 · Ft Myers, Florida

Thomas a Kooyumjian Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $916K total, median $5,000. 15% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$916K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in FL
15%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Louis MunySt Louis, MOGeneral fund$460K
St Louis ZooSt Louis, MOGeneral fund$200K
St Louis Botanical GardensSt Louis, MOGeneral fund$150K
California State University FresnoFresno, CAArmenian studies program$25K
Holy Virgin Mary & Shoghagat Armenian ChurchBelleville, ILGeneral fund$24K
Vianney High SchoolSt Louis, MOGeneral fund$10K
St Dominic High SchoolOfallon, MOGeneral fund$10K
Armenian Church Endowment FundNew York, NYGeneral fund$7,260
St Columbkille ChurchFort Meyers, FLGeneral fund$5,000
Webster UniversitySt Louis, MOGeneral fund$5,000
Sacred HeartSt Louis, MOGeneral fund$5,000
Special Education FoundationSt Louis, MOGeneral fund$3,600
Dance St LouisSt Louis, MOGeneral fund$2,000
St Louis Art MuseumSt Louis, MOGeneral fund$2,000
The Sheldon Concert HallSt Louis, MOGeneral fund$2,000
Most Scared Heart ChurchEureka, MOGeneral fund$1,320
East Central College FoundationUnion, MOGeneral fund$1,000
Project Dentist CareFort Myers, FLGeneral fund$1,000
Southwest Fl Junior Golf AssociationFort Meyers, FLGeneral fund$950
Pedal the CauseSt Louis, MOGeneral fund$500

By state: Missouri 14 · California 1 · Illinois 1 · New York 1 · Florida 3

About this foundation

Thomas a Kooyumjian Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Ft Myers, Florida, tax-exempt since 1987. 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 Thomas a Kooyumjian Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Thomas a Kooyumjian Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $916K across 20 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Thomas a Kooyumjian Family Foundation give?

Missouri (14 grants), California (1 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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