ACF Western USA is a Glendale-based, Armenian-focused philanthropic fund that concentrates almost exclusively on supporting Armenian religious institutions, faith-based education, and community cultural organizations in the Western U.S. The foundation directs large, repeat gifts to a small number of core institutions—particularly Armenian church structures, Armenian day/high schools, youth programs and media—indicating a mission to sustain community infrastructure and identity. Grants are often multi-year or repeated to the same beneficiaries, emphasizing relationship-driven support rather than one-off, broad-based giving.
Concentrated giving with a small number of large, repeat grants to core Armenian religious, educational and cultural institutions; funding is relationship-driven and regionally focused rather than widely distributed.
Acf Western USA Inc’s grantmaking is built around Armenian religious and educational infrastructure in Southern California. In 2023, one of the clearest signals of that pattern was repeated support for Ferrahian High School in Encino, which received several large general-support grants, including awards of $457,600 and $311,500. The foundation also made substantial general-support grants to Western Prelacy in Los Angeles and Chamlian Armenian School in Glendale, showing a consistent focus on institutions that anchor Armenian faith, schooling, and community life. Smaller but still recurring support went to Armenian Youth Center of Montebello, Armenian Educational Foundation, Armenian Media Network, and St Marys Armenian Church. The grant list points to relationship-based funding concentrated on a small set of organizations rather than a wide array of causes. General support is the dominant grant purpose in the recent record, suggesting flexible funding for operating needs and institutional continuity. Across the recent grants shown, the foundation’s support stays close to Armenian community organizations that serve religious, educational, cultural, and youth functions.
Armenian faith institutions are a central part of Acf Western USA Inc’s giving. The foundation awarded $247,750 and $200,000 in general support to Western Prelacy in Los Angeles, along with $14,400 to St Marys Armenian Church in Glendale, linking its funding to church governance and parish-level operations. Education is another major thread. Ferrahian High School in Encino received repeated general-support grants, including $457,600 and $311,500, while Chamlian Armenian School in Glendale received $227,000. Community programming also appears through the Armenian Youth Center of Montebello, which received $54,500 and $50,000 grants for general support. Cultural and communications work is represented by Armenian Media Network in Los Angeles and Armenian Educational Foundation in Glendale, both funded for general support.
The typical grant size is $14,400 at the 25th percentile, $45,500 at the median, and $200,000 at the 75th percentile, showing a mix of smaller institutional support and large core grants. The recent record also shows repeated awards to the same organizations in 2023, especially Ferrahian High School, Western Prelacy, and Armenian Media Network, which suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-time gifts. Acf Western USA Inc is a public charity and does not fund individuals. The grants shown are overwhelmingly general support, with no program-related investments listed.
$4.5M
$5.5M
$1.7M
$1.9M
Most grants fall between $14K and $200K, with a median of $46K.
25th Percentile
$14K
Median
$46K
75th Percentile
$200K
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Notable grantees: Ferrahian High School, Western Prelacy, Chamlian Armenian School, Armenian Youth Center of Montebello, Armenian Media Network
Grantmaking is local and entirely within the United States in the recent data. California receives 100% of grants, with recipient cities centered in Encino, Los Angeles, Glendale, and Montebello. Encino appears in the largest school grants, while Los Angeles and Glendale account for many of the church, education, media, and cultural recipients. The geographic pattern matches a Southern California Armenian community footprint rather than a broad regional or national spread.
The recent grants point to Armenian religious institutions, Armenian schools, youth centers, cultural organizations, and media outlets. Examples in the record include Western Prelacy in Los Angeles, Ferrahian High School in Encino, Chamlian Armenian School in Glendale, Armenian Youth Center of Montebello, and Armenian Media Network in Los Angeles.
The foundation’s grant-size distribution is $14,400 at the 25th percentile, $45,500 at the median, and $200,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards also include several larger gifts above $200,000, alongside smaller general-support grants near the lower end of the distribution.
Yes. The recent grants show repeated awards to the same organizations within 2023, including Ferrahian High School, Western Prelacy, Armenian Media Network, Armenian Youth Center of Montebello, and St Marys Armenian Church. That pattern indicates continuing support rather than isolated grants.
The grantmaking is local, and every grant in the recent dataset goes to recipients in California. The recipient cities include Encino, Los Angeles, Glendale, and Montebello, all in the same state as the foundation’s headquarters.
2023
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2023.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FERRAHIAN HIGH SCHOOL | ENCINO, CA | $457,600 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FERRAHIAN HIGH SCHOOL | ENCINO, CA | $457,600 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FERRAHIAN HIGH SCHOOL | ENCINO, CA | $457,600 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FERRAHIAN HIGH SCHOOL | ENCINO, CA | $311,500 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FERRAHIAN HIGH SCHOOL | ENCINO, CA | $311,500 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WESTERN PRELACY | LOS ANGELES, CA | $247,750 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WESTERN PRELACY | LOS ANGELES, CA | $247,750 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHAMLIAN ARMENIAN SCHOOL | GLENDALE, CA | $227,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHAMLIAN ARMENIAN SCHOOL | GLENDALE, CA | $227,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WESTERN PRELACY | LOS ANGELES, CA | $200,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WESTERN PRELACY | LOS ANGELES, CA | $200,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ARS WESTERN USA INC | GLENDALE, CA | $200,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WESTERN PRELACY | LOS ANGELES, CA | $200,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ARS WESTERN USA INC | GLENDALE, CA | $200,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ARMENIAN YOUTH CENTER OF MONT | glendale, CA | $54,500 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ARMENIAN YOUTH CENTER OF MONT | glendale, CA | $54,500 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ARMENIAN YOUTH CENTER OF MONT | glendale, CA | $50,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ARMENIAN YOUTH CENTER OF MONT | glendale, CA | $50,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ARMENIAN YOUTH CENTER OF MONT | glendale, CA | $50,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ARMENIAN REVOLUTIONARY | GLENDALE, CA | $41,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ARMENIAN REVOLUTIONARY | GLENDALE, CA | $41,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ARMENIAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATI | GLENDALE, CA | $25,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ARMENIAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATI | GLENDALE, CA | $25,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ARMENIAN MEDIA NETWORK | LOS ANGELES, CA | $23,900 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ARMENIAN MEDIA NETWORK | LOS ANGELES, CA | $23,900 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ARMENIAN MEDIA NETWORK | LOS ANGELES, CA | $23,900 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ST MARYS ARMENIAN CHURCH | GLENDALE, CA | $14,400 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ST MARYS ARMENIAN CHURCH | GLENDALE, CA | $14,400 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ST MARYS ARMENIAN CHURCH | GLENDALE, CA | $14,400 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ARMENIAN MEDIA NETWORK | LOS ANGELES, CA | $13,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ARMENIAN MEDIA NETWORK | LOS ANGELES, CA | $13,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ST MARYS ARMENIAN CHURCH | GLENDALE, CA | $12,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ST MARYS ARMENIAN CHURCH | GLENDALE, CA | $12,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ARMENIAN CATHOLIC EPARCHY OF | GLENDALE, CA | $10,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ARMENIAN CATHOLIC EPARCHY OF | GLENDALE, CA | $10,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ARMENIAN CATHOLIC EPARCHY OF | GLENDALE, CA | $10,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ARMENIAN CULTURAL FOUNDATION | GLENDALE, CA | $7,500 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ARMENIAN CULTURAL FOUNDATION | GLENDALE, CA | $7,500 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
FERRAHIAN HIGH SCHOOL
$457,600GENERAL SUPPORT
FERRAHIAN HIGH SCHOOL
$457,600GENERAL SUPPORT
FERRAHIAN HIGH SCHOOL
$457,600GENERAL SUPPORT
FERRAHIAN HIGH SCHOOL
$311,500GENERAL SUPPORT
FERRAHIAN HIGH SCHOOL
$311,500GENERAL SUPPORT
WESTERN PRELACY
$247,750GENERAL SUPPORT
WESTERN PRELACY
GENERAL SUPPORT
CHAMLIAN ARMENIAN SCHOOL
$227,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CHAMLIAN ARMENIAN SCHOOL
$227,000GENERAL SUPPORT
WESTERN PRELACY
$200,000GENERAL SUPPORT
WESTERN PRELACY
$200,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ARS WESTERN USA INC
$200,000GENERAL SUPPORT
WESTERN PRELACY
$200,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ARS WESTERN USA INC
$200,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ARMENIAN YOUTH CENTER OF MONT
$54,500GENERAL SUPPORT
ARMENIAN YOUTH CENTER OF MONT
$54,500GENERAL SUPPORT
ARMENIAN YOUTH CENTER OF MONT
$50,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ARMENIAN YOUTH CENTER OF MONT
$50,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ARMENIAN YOUTH CENTER OF MONT
$50,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ARMENIAN REVOLUTIONARY
$41,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ARMENIAN REVOLUTIONARY
$41,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ARMENIAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATI
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ARMENIAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATI
$25,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ARMENIAN MEDIA NETWORK
$23,900GENERAL SUPPORT
ARMENIAN MEDIA NETWORK
$23,900GENERAL SUPPORT
ARMENIAN MEDIA NETWORK
$23,900GENERAL SUPPORT
ST MARYS ARMENIAN CHURCH
$14,400GENERAL SUPPORT
ST MARYS ARMENIAN CHURCH
$14,400GENERAL SUPPORT
ST MARYS ARMENIAN CHURCH
$14,400GENERAL SUPPORT
ARMENIAN MEDIA NETWORK
$13,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ARMENIAN MEDIA NETWORK
$13,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ST MARYS ARMENIAN CHURCH
$12,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ST MARYS ARMENIAN CHURCH
$12,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ARMENIAN CATHOLIC EPARCHY OF
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ARMENIAN CATHOLIC EPARCHY OF
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ARMENIAN CATHOLIC EPARCHY OF
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ARMENIAN CULTURAL FOUNDATION
$7,500GENERAL SUPPORT
ARMENIAN CULTURAL FOUNDATION
$7,500GENERAL SUPPORT