Private foundation · EIN 81-0857451 · La Canada, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Galadjian 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: 13 grants paid, $170K total, median $5,000. 85% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$170K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
85%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
People of Ar Cultural FoundationGlendale, CACharitable purposes$65K
Holy Martyrs Ferrahian High SchoolEncino, CAEducational purposes$50K
Sanan's Vision BoardTujunga, CACharitable purposes$10K
AgbuNew York, NYEducational purposes$6,000
Armenian Wounded Heros FundLA Canada, CACharitable purposes$5,000
ChamlianGlendale, CACharitable purposes.$5,000
HomenetmenLA Crescenta, CATo provide kids of armenian community with a safe and sound environment$5,000
Knowledge Trucking IncWoodland Hills, CAEducational purposes$5,000
Children of Armenian FundNew York, NYCharitable purposes$5,000
Lark Musical Society IncGlendale, CACharitable purposes$5,000
Jr Hoops LeagueGlendale, CACharitable purposes$5,000
HomenetmenLA Crescenta, CATo provide kids of armenian community with a safe and sound environment$2,100
Friends of Team Armenia BasketballGlendale, CACharitable purposes$2,000

By state: California 11 · New York 2

About this foundation

Galadjian Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in La Canada, California, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Galadjian 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 Galadjian Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $170K across 13 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Galadjian Family Foundation give?

California (11 grants), New York (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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