The Armen and Gloria Hampar Family Foundation concentrates its philanthropy on supporting Armenian religious life and cultural heritage, primarily through substantial gifts to the Armenian Church and affiliated institutions. Most funding goes to a small set of repeat grantees—church bodies and an Armenian-American museum—indicating a preference for sustaining community institutions that preserve Armenian faith, identity, and history in the U.S. The foundation’s grants are sizable and focused rather than broadly distributed across causes.
A defining feature of The Armen and Gloria Hampar Family Foundation is its steady support for Armenian religious institutions and community heritage organizations, with some of the largest recent awards going to St Peter Armenian Church in Van Nuys and the Western Diocese of Armenian Church in Burbank. Those grants point to a foundation that backs the operational life of churches rather than one-off projects, while also funding institutions that preserve Armenian-American history and identity. Recent giving also reaches beyond church support into Armenian cultural memory and community care. The Armenian American Museum in Glendale received major support in consecutive years, reflecting interest in public history and cultural education. Other recipients show a broader Armenian community focus: House of Hope Mer Hooys in Calabasas received funding for guidance to orphaned teenagers in Armenia, and Ararat Home of LA in Mission Hills received payments for care for Armenian aged. Across these examples, the foundation’s pattern is concentrated and institution-centered, with awards directed to organizations serving Armenian faith, heritage, youth, elders, and diaspora communities.
The foundation’s grantmaking includes Armenian religious life, cultural preservation, social services, and support for people in Armenia. In church support, it gave $179,000 in 2025 to the Western Diocese of Armenian Church for support for Armenian Church, and it also funded St John Garabed Armenian Church in San Diego with $25,000 in 2025 for church activities. On the cultural side, the Armenian American Museum in Glendale received $125,000 in 2024 and $100,000 in 2025 to promote understanding and appreciation of America’s ethnic and cultural diversity through the Armenian-American experience. The foundation also funds direct services. House of Hope Mer Hooys in Calabasas received $60,000 in 2025 for guidance to orphaned teenagers in Armenia, while Armenian Wounded Heroes in La Canada received $12,000 in 2025 to help rehab wounded Armenian military.
Typical grant sizes cluster in the low thousands to the mid-teens: p25 is $2,000, median is $5,000, and p75 is $13,500. The recent record also shows a smaller number of much larger institutional awards, which means the foundation uses a mixed pattern of modest grants alongside major support for selected recipients. Several organizations appear in multiple years, including the Western Diocese of Armenian Church, St Peter Armenian Church, Armenian American Museum, House of Hope Mer Hooys, Tufenkian Foundation, and Ararat Home of LA. That repeat pattern suggests ongoing relationships rather than isolated awards. The foundation does not make program-related investments, and it does not fund individuals.
$742K
$14.2M
$802K
$956K
Most grants fall between $2K and $14K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$2K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$14K
Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for Armen and Gloria Hampar Family Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 130 | $2.7M | 97.0% |
| 2 | Armenia |
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Concentrated, high-dollar grants to a few repeat grantees (multiple multi-year or multi-grant commitments), with a strong preference for church bodies and one cultural institution rather than many small or diverse recipients.
Notable grantees: St. Peter Armenian Church, Western Diocese of the Armenian Church, Armenian American Museum
Grantmaking is regional and heavily centered in California. The top state by grant count is CA, and 74% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. Recent California recipients include Van Nuys, Burbank, Glendale, Mission Hills, Calabasas, San Diego, La Canada, Pasadena, and Arcadia. Outside California, recent grants also reached New York, New Jersey, and Washington, DC. Internationally, recipient-country data show two grants to Armenia.
The foundation supports Armenian religious institutions, Armenian cultural heritage organizations, elder care, youth guidance, and services connected to Armenia. Recent grants include churches, the Armenian American Museum, House of Hope Mer Hooys, Ararat Home of LA, and Armenian Wounded Heroes.
Its grant sizes are relatively modest for many awards, with p25 at $2,000, median at $5,000, and p75 at $13,500. The recent record also includes larger institutional grants well above that range, showing a mix of small and substantial awards.
Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including the Western Diocese of Armenian Church, St Peter Armenian Church, Armenian American Museum, House of Hope Mer Hooys, Tufenkian Foundation, and Ararat Home of LA. That points to recurring support for selected institutions.
Most grants go to California recipients. The data show 74% of grants in the HQ state, and the top state by grant count is CA. Recent California cities include Van Nuys, Burbank, Glendale, Mission Hills, Calabasas, San Diego, La Canada, Pasadena, and Arcadia.
Yes, but infrequently. The recipient-country distribution shows 93 grants to US recipients and 2 grants to Armenia.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN DIOCESE OF ARMENIAN CH | BURBANK, CA | $203,000 | 2026 | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION |
| ST PETER ARMENIAN CHURCH | VAN NUYS, CA | $111,000 | 2026 | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION |
| ARMENIAN AMERICAN MUSEUM | GLENDALE, CA | $105,000 | 2026 | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION |
| HOUSE OF HOPE - MER HOOYS | CALABASAS, CA | $54,000 | 2026 | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION |
| SOLDIER'S HOUSE | YEREVAN | $50,000 | 2026 | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION |
| CHILDREN OF ARMENIA FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2026 | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION |
| ARARAT HOME OF LA | MISSION HILLS, CA | $25,000 | 2026 | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION |
| ST GARABED ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH OF THE DESERT | RANCHO MIRAGE, CA | $25,000 | 2026 | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION |
| EPOSTE - WESTERN DIOCESE OF THE ARMENIAN | BURBANK, CA | $20,000 | 2026 | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION |
| TUFENKIAN FOUNDATION | MOONACHIE, NJ | $20,000 | 2026 | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION |
| ARMENIAN EYE CARE PROJECT | SAN DIMAS, CA | $10,000 | 2026 | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION |
| ARMENIAN ASSEMBLY OF AMERICA | WASHINGTON, DC | $6,000 | 2026 | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION |
| ST PETER ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH LADIES SOCIETY | LAKE BALBOA, CA | $6,000 | 2026 | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION |
| LES AMIES | LOS ANGELES, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION |
| CASA DE AMMA | SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION |
| ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH OF AMERICA | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION |
| ST GREGORY THE ILLUMINATOR ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH | PASADENA, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION |
| ARMENIAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE | WASHINGTON, DC | $5,000 | 2026 | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION |
| REGAN PRESIDENTIAL FOUNDATION | SIMI VALLEY, CA | $4,500 | 2026 | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION |
| ST JAMES ARMENIAN CHURCH | RICHMOND, VA | $3,000 | 2026 | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION |
| AGBU | NEW YORK, NY | $2,700 | 2026 | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION |
| ARMENIAN TREE PROJECT | WOBURN, MA | $2,500 | 2026 | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION |
| ARMENIAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | GLENDALE, CA | $2,500 | 2026 | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION |
| THE PAROS FOUNDATION | BERKELEY, CA | $2,500 | 2026 | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION |
| GARRY MARSHALL THEATRE | BURBANK, CA | $2,000 | 2026 | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION |
| EAST VALLEY PALS | NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA | $2,000 | 2026 | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION |
| ARMENIAN BONE MARROW REGISTRY | LOS ANGELES, CA | $1,500 | 2026 | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION |
| ARMENIAN FILM FOUNDATION | THOUSAND OAKS, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION |
| THE DESERT CANCER FOUNDATION | PALM DESERT, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION |
| TOLUCA LAKE BEAUTIFICATION PART | BURBANK, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION |
| TOLUCA LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT PROGRAMS AT THE LOCAL PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
| THE WESLEY SCHOOL | NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION |
| ARMENIAN TECHNOLOGY GROUP | FRESNO, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION |
| ST NERSESS ARMENIAN SEMINARY | NEW ROCHELLE, NY | $1,000 | 2026 | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION |
| ARMENIAN MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA | PARAMUS, NJ | $1,000 | 2026 | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION |
| LA PHILHATMONIC | LOS ANGELES, CA | $500 | 2026 | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION |
| ORANGE COUNTY RESCUE MISSION | TUSTIN, CA | $500 | 2026 | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION |
| USC TROJAN LEAGUE OF LA | LOS ANGELES, CA | $250 | 2026 | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION |
| Western Diocese of Armenian Ch | Burbank, CA | $179,000 | 2025 | Support for Armenian Church. |
| Armenian American Museum | Glendale, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | To promote the understanding and appreciation of America's ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Armenian-American experience. |
| St Peter Armenian Church | Van NUys, CA | $75,850 | 2025 | Support the activities of the church |
| House of Hope Mer Hooys | Calabasas, CA | $60,000 | 2025 | To provide funding for guidance to orphaned teenagers in Armenia. |
| Children of Armenia Fund | New York, NY | $53,000 | 2025 | Improving the Quality of life in rural Armenia, focusing on children |
| Ararat Home of LA | Mission Hills, CA | $26,200 | 2025 | Payment for care for Armenian aged. |
| Tufenkian Foundation | Moonachie, NJ | $25,000 | 2025 | Funding to address the most pressing challenges facing Armenia and Artsakh. |
| St John Garabed Armenian Church | San Diego, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | Support the Activities of the Church. |
| Eposte- Western Diocese of the Arme | Burbank, CA | $15,000 | 2025 | To further the mission of the Apostolic Church through the digital world |
| Armenian Wounded Heroes | La Canada, CA | $12,000 | 2025 | Help Rehab Wounded Armenian Military |
| Armenian Eye Care Project | San Dimas, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | Eye care for the needy in Armenia. |
| Armenian National Committe | Washington, DC | $5,000 | 2025 | Actively advances the concerns of the American Armenian community on abroad range of issues. |
WESTERN DIOCESE OF ARMENIAN CH
$203,000PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION
ST PETER ARMENIAN CHURCH
$111,000PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION
ARMENIAN AMERICAN MUSEUM
$105,000PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION
HOUSE OF HOPE - MER HOOYS
$54,000PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION
SOLDIER'S HOUSE
$50,000PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION
PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION
ARARAT HOME OF LA
$25,000PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION
ST GARABED ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH OF THE DESERT
$25,000PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION
EPOSTE - WESTERN DIOCESE OF THE ARMENIAN
$20,000PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION
TUFENKIAN FOUNDATION
$20,000PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION
ARMENIAN EYE CARE PROJECT
$10,000PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION
ST PETER ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH LADIES SOCIETY
$6,000PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION
LES AMIES
$5,000PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION
CASA DE AMMA
$5,000PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION
ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH OF AMERICA
$5,000PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION
ST GREGORY THE ILLUMINATOR ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CHURCH
$5,000PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION
REGAN PRESIDENTIAL FOUNDATION
$4,500PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION
ST JAMES ARMENIAN CHURCH
$3,000PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION
AGBU
$2,700PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION
ARMENIAN TREE PROJECT
$2,500PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION
THE PAROS FOUNDATION
$2,500PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION
GARRY MARSHALL THEATRE
$2,000PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION
EAST VALLEY PALS
$2,000PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION
ARMENIAN BONE MARROW REGISTRY
$1,500PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION
ARMENIAN FILM FOUNDATION
$1,000PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION
THE DESERT CANCER FOUNDATION
$1,000PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION
TOLUCA LAKE BEAUTIFICATION PART
$1,000PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION
TOLUCA LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
$1,000SUPPORT PROGRAMS AT THE LOCAL PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
THE WESLEY SCHOOL
$1,000PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION
ARMENIAN TECHNOLOGY GROUP
$1,000PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION
ARMENIAN MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
$1,000PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION
LA PHILHATMONIC
$500PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION
USC TROJAN LEAGUE OF LA
$250PUBLIC SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE MISSION
Western Diocese of Armenian Ch
$179,000Support for Armenian Church.
Armenian American Museum
$100,000To promote the understanding and appreciation of America's ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Armenian-American experience.
St Peter Armenian Church
$75,850Support the activities of the church
House of Hope Mer Hooys
$60,000To provide funding for guidance to orphaned teenagers in Armenia.
Improving the Quality of life in rural Armenia, focusing on children
Ararat Home of LA
$26,200Payment for care for Armenian aged.
Tufenkian Foundation
$25,000Funding to address the most pressing challenges facing Armenia and Artsakh.
St John Garabed Armenian Church
$25,000Support the Activities of the Church.
Eposte- Western Diocese of the Arme
$15,000To further the mission of the Apostolic Church through the digital world
Armenian Wounded Heroes
$12,000Help Rehab Wounded Armenian Military
Armenian Eye Care Project
$10,000Eye care for the needy in Armenia.
Actively advances the concerns of the American Armenian community on abroad range of issues.