Private foundation · EIN 38-1799107 · Dearborn, Michigan

Manoogian Simone 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: 7 grants paid, $12M total, median $450K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$12M
Median grant
$450K
Stays in MI
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$37M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Schwab Charitable Fund (donor Advised)Orlando, FLOperating fund$8.6M
Visual Armenian FoundationBedford, NHEducational$2.1M
The Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra FoundationBurbank, CAReligious/cultural$500K
Armenian Wounded Heroes FundLA Canada, CAOperating fund$450K
Sahag-Armenian Christian School IncPasadena, CAEducational$200K
Classical ArmenianValley Village, CAReligious/cultural$150K
Visual Armenian FoundationBedford, NHEducational$40K

By state: Florida 1 · New Hampshire 2 · California 4

About this foundation

Manoogian Simone Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dearborn, Michigan, tax-exempt since 1964. 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 Manoogian Simone 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 Manoogian Simone Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $12M across 7 grants, a median of $450K.

Where does Manoogian Simone Foundation give?

Florida (1 grants), New Hampshire (2 grants), California (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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