The John Mirak Foundation concentrates its giving almost exclusively on Armenian-focused causes, directing large, unrestricted grants to a small set of organizations that work on cultural preservation, humanitarian relief, and development in Armenia. Grants are sizable and often repeat to the same organizations, indicating long-term relationships and trust in grantee leadership rather than many small, project-specific gifts. The foundation’s profile blends support for diaspora cultural institutions with direct development and environmental programs in Armenia.
Concentrated, high-dollar giving to a very small number of repeat grantees (multi-year or multiple grants to the same organizations), favoring unrestricted/general purpose support over many small or new recipients.
John Mirak Foundation’s largest recent gifts go to Armenian institutions and Armenia-focused development groups, with repeated general-purpose support to a small circle of grantees. In 2025 and 2024, the foundation gave $161,340 and $160,000 respectively to Armenian Cultural Foundation, alongside $151,450 and $104,500 to Armenia Tree Project. That pattern points to a funder that backs established organizations over time rather than spreading small awards broadly. The portfolio also includes humanitarian and community support through Fund for Armenian Relief, Children of Armenia Fund, and AYG Foundation, plus cultural and civic organizations serving the Armenian diaspora in the United States. The grants are generally unrestricted or described as general purpose, which suggests flexibility for recipients to use funds where needed most. Alongside arts and heritage institutions, the foundation supports work tied to Armenia’s social, environmental, and institutional development. Recurring awards to the same organizations across multiple years indicate long-running relationships and a consistent funding approach centered on Armenian causes.
Armenian cultural preservation is a central thread in the foundation’s giving. It awarded $161,340 in 2025 and $160,000 in 2024 to Armenian Cultural Foundation for general purpose support. The same pattern appears in the diaspora through grants to Armenian Assembly of America for $22,500 in 2024 and to Armenian Int'l Womens Assoc for $17,500 in 2025. Environmental and land-restoration work is another visible area. Armenia Tree Project received $151,450 in 2024 and $104,500 in 2025, both listed as general purpose grants. The foundation also supported direct humanitarian and community service efforts with $70,000 in 2025 to Fund for Armenian Relief and $30,000 in 2025 to Children of Armenia Fund. It also funds education and civic development in Armenia and beyond, including $25,000 to Tumo in 2025 and $15,000 each year to Givat Haviva Educational Foundation in 2024 and 2025.
Typical grant size ranges from $500 at the 25th percentile to $2,000 at the median and $15,000 at the 75th percentile, but recent awards also include much larger general-purpose gifts. The foundation repeatedly funds the same organizations across multiple years, especially Armenian Cultural Foundation, Armenia Tree Project, Fund for Armenian Relief, AYG Foundation, Paros Foundation, and Tufenkian Foundation. That repetition suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-off project grants. The pattern is consistent with broad discretionary support: the recent grants are almost all labeled general purpose, and the foundation does not make program-related investments or grants to individuals.
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$6.3M
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$1.2M
Most grants fall between $500 and $15K, with a median of $2K.
25th Percentile
$500
Median
$2K
75th Percentile
$15K
Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for John Mirak Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 94 | $1.7M | 95.0% |
| 2 | Armenia | 5 |
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Notable grantees: Armenian Cultural Foundation, Armenia Tree Project, Fund for Armenian Relief
Most grants go to recipients in the United States, and 80% of grants are made in Massachusetts, even though New York is the top state by grant count. In the recent list, Arlington and Watertown appear repeatedly, along with New York, Lexington, Berkeley, and Paramus. The non-U.S. grants are concentrated in Armenia, including Yerevan. That mix shows a regional pattern with a strong Massachusetts base and a smaller set of Armenia-based recipients.
The foundation supports Armenian cultural organizations, humanitarian and development nonprofits, environmental projects in Armenia, and community institutions in the Armenian diaspora. Recent grants include general-purpose support to Armenian Cultural Foundation, Armenia Tree Project, Fund for Armenian Relief, Tumo, and Armenian Int'l Womens Assoc.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Armenian Cultural Foundation, Armenia Tree Project, Fund for Armenian Relief, AYG Foundation, Paros Foundation, Tufenkian Foundation, Givat Haviva Educational Foundation, Food Link Inc, and Armenian Missionary Assoc of America inc.
The grant-size distribution shows a 25th percentile of $500, a median of $2,000, and a 75th percentile of $15,000. Recent awards also include larger general-purpose grants, such as $161,340, $151,450, and $104,500.
New York is the top state by grant count, but 80% of grants go to recipients in Massachusetts. Recent recipient cities include Arlington, Watertown, New York, Lexington, Berkeley, Paramus, and Yerevan.
The giving is regional, with 64 grants going to U.S. recipients and 4 to recipients in Armenia. The recipient list is heavily concentrated in Massachusetts, with additional grants to New York, California, New Jersey, Washington, DC, and Yerevan.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
| $230K |
5.0% |
Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armenian Cultural Foundation | Arlington, MA | $161,340 | 2025 | General purpose |
| Armenia Tree Project | Watertown, MA | $104,500 | 2025 | General purpose |
| Fund for Armenian Relief | New York, NY | $70,000 | 2025 | General purpose |
| Paros Foundation | Berkeley, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | General purpose |
| AYG Foundation | Lexington, MA | $50,000 | 2025 | General purpose |
| Autism National Fund | Yerevan | $40,000 | 2025 | General purpose |
| Children of Armenia Fund | New York, NY | $30,000 | 2025 | General purpose |
| Food Link Inc | Arlington, MA | $25,000 | 2025 | General purpose |
| TUMO | Yeravan | $25,000 | 2025 | General purpose |
| Tufenkian Foundation | New York, NY | $20,000 | 2025 | General purpose |
| Armenian Int'l Womens Assoc | Watertown, MA | $17,500 | 2025 | General purpose |
| Givat Haviva Educational Foundation | New York, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | General purpose |
| Armenian Missionary Assoc of America inc | Paramus, NJ | $5,500 | 2025 | General purpose |
| The Childrens Room Center for Grieving Children | Arlington, MA | $5,250 | 2025 | General purpose |
| St Stephens Armenian Church | Watertown, MA | $5,000 | 2025 | General purpose |
| Armenian Assembly of America | Washington, DC | $5,000 | 2025 | General purpose |
| Other misc charities | Arlington, MA | $3,050 | 2025 | General purpose |
| Mystic River Watershed Assoc | Arlington, MA | $2,000 | 2025 | General purpose |
| Camp Haiasian of Armenian Youth Fed | Franklin, MA | $2,000 | 2025 | General purpose |
| Arlington Eats | Arlington, MA | $2,000 | 2025 | General purpose |
| National Assoc for Armenian Studies and Research | Belmont, MA | $1,500 | 2025 | General purpose |
| Housing Corporation of Arlington | Arlington, MA | $1,000 | 2025 | General purpose |
| Arlington Health and Human Services | Arlington, MA | $1,000 | 2025 | General purpose |
| Arlington Libraries Foundation | Arlington, MA | $500 | 2025 | General purpose |
| Arlington Center for the Arts | Arlington, MA | $500 | 2025 | General purpose |
| Arlington Historical Society | Arlington, MA | $500 | 2025 | General purpose |
| Schwamb Mill Preservation Trust | Arlington, MA | $500 | 2025 | General purpose |
| Arlington Boys & Girls Club | Arlington, MA | $500 | 2025 | General purpose |
| Armenian Cultural Foundation | Arlington, MA | $220,000 | 2024 | General purpose |
| Armenian Cultural Foundation | Arlington, MA | $160,000 | 2024 | General purpose |
| Armenia Tree Project | Watertown, MA | $151,450 | 2024 | General purpose |
| Armenia Tree Project | Watertown, MA | $131,250 | 2024 | General purpose |
| Fund for Armenian Relief | New York, NY | $75,000 | 2024 | General purpose |
| Fund for Armenian Relief | New York, NY | $55,000 | 2024 | General purpose |
| Paros Foundation | Berkeley, CA | $50,000 | 2024 | General purpose |
| Paros Foundation | Berkeley, CA | $50,000 | 2024 | General purpose |
| Autism National Fund | Yerevan | $40,000 | 2024 | General purpose |
| AYG Foundation | Lexington, MA | $35,000 | 2024 | General purpose |
| Armenian Assembly of America | Washington, DC | $22,500 | 2024 | General purpose |
| Tufenkian Foundation | New York, NY | $20,000 | 2024 | General purpose |
| Autism National Fund | Yerevan | $20,000 | 2024 | General purpose |
| Tufenkian Foundation | New York, NY | $20,000 | 2024 | General purpose |
| Armenian Missionary Assoc of America inc | Paramus, NJ | $19,000 | 2024 | General purpose |
| Armenian Assembly of America | Washington, DC | $15,000 | 2024 | General purpose |
| Armenian Int'l Womens Assoc | Watertown, MA | $15,000 | 2024 | General purpose |
| Givat Haviva Educational Foundation | New York, NY | $15,000 | 2024 | General purpose |
| Givat Haviva Educational Foundation | New York, NY | $15,000 | 2024 | General purpose |
| Armenian Int'l Womens Assoc | Watertown, MA | $15,000 | 2024 | General purpose |
| St Stephens Armenian Church | Watertown, MA | $10,300 | 2024 | General purpose |
| Food Link Inc | Arlington, MA | $10,000 | 2024 | General purpose |
Armenian Cultural Foundation
$161,340General purpose
Armenia Tree Project
$104,500General purpose
Paros Foundation
$50,000General purpose
AYG Foundation
$50,000General purpose
Autism National Fund
$40,000General purpose
TUMO
$25,000General purpose
Tufenkian Foundation
$20,000General purpose
Armenian Int'l Womens Assoc
$17,500General purpose
Armenian Missionary Assoc of America inc
$5,500General purpose
The Childrens Room Center for Grieving Children
$5,250General purpose
St Stephens Armenian Church
$5,000General purpose
Other misc charities
$3,050General purpose
Camp Haiasian of Armenian Youth Fed
$2,000General purpose
Arlington Eats
$2,000General purpose
National Assoc for Armenian Studies and Research
$1,500General purpose
Housing Corporation of Arlington
$1,000General purpose
Arlington Health and Human Services
$1,000General purpose
Arlington Libraries Foundation
$500General purpose
Arlington Center for the Arts
$500General purpose
Arlington Historical Society
$500General purpose
Schwamb Mill Preservation Trust
$500General purpose
Arlington Boys & Girls Club
$500General purpose
Armenian Cultural Foundation
$220,000General purpose
Armenian Cultural Foundation
$160,000General purpose
Armenia Tree Project
$151,450General purpose
Armenia Tree Project
$131,250General purpose
Paros Foundation
$50,000General purpose
Paros Foundation
$50,000General purpose
Autism National Fund
$40,000General purpose
AYG Foundation
$35,000General purpose
Tufenkian Foundation
$20,000General purpose
Autism National Fund
$20,000General purpose
Tufenkian Foundation
$20,000General purpose
Armenian Missionary Assoc of America inc
$19,000General purpose
Armenian Int'l Womens Assoc
$15,000General purpose
Armenian Int'l Womens Assoc
$15,000General purpose
St Stephens Armenian Church
$10,300General purpose