The Vahik & Alice Petrossian Foundation concentrates its giving on Armenian-focused social services and education, primarily supporting organizations that benefit the Armenian community both in the U.S. (especially Glendale) and abroad. A dominant share of funding goes to veteran/wounded soldier support, with additional recurring support for Armenian schools and programs that develop teachers and youth in Armenia. Grants are few but meaningful, often repeated to the same organizations, indicating a targeted, community-centered philanthropy.
The Vahik & Alice Petrossian Foundation’s clearest pattern is concentrated support for Armenian veterans and the institutions that serve the Armenian community, with the largest recent gifts going to Armenian Wounded Heroes Fund. In 2023, the foundation awarded $71,700 to that organization, followed by $42,000 in 2024, a two-year sequence that stands out in the recent record. That emphasis sits alongside support for schools, education organizations, and Armenian community programs in Glendale and beyond. The foundation also backed Children of Armenia Fund, St Mary's Chamlian Armenian School, Friends of Teach for Armenian, and the American University of Armenia, showing a mix of direct social services and education-related grantmaking. Across the recent grants list, the same grantees appear more than once, which points to a recurring, relationship-based approach rather than scattered one-time awards. The foundation’s gifts are typically modest to mid-sized, but a few larger grants anchor the portfolio and shape its identity as a targeted funder for Armenian-serving organizations in the United States and Armenia.
A major share of the foundation’s giving supports Armenian veterans and their families. That is visible in the $71,700 grant in 2023 and the $42,000 grant in 2024 to Armenian Wounded Heroes Fund, both categorized as social services. Education is another clear thread. The foundation gave $10,250 to St Mary's Chamlian Armenian School in 2025 and $10,200 to Friends of Teach for Armenian the same year, reflecting support for Armenian schooling and teacher development. It also backed the American University of Armenia with a $10,000 grant in 2025. Community and cultural infrastructure appear as well. In 2025, it gave $9,650 to Armenian Education Foundation, and it supported Armenian Cultural Foundation with $2,000 in 2025 after a $1,500 grant in 2024. These awards show a focused set of Armenian-serving institutions rather than a broad mixed-issue portfolio.
Typical grants are small: the 25th percentile is $300, the median is $1,000, and the 75th percentile is $3,000. The recent record also includes a handful of much larger awards, which create a wide spread around that center. The same organizations recur across years, including Armenian Wounded Heroes Fund, Children of Armenia Fund, St Mary's Chamlian Armenian School, Armenian Education Foundation, Armenian National Committee of Amer, and Armenian Cultural Foundation. That repetition suggests ongoing support relationships rather than isolated one-off gifts. The foundation does not fund individuals and does not make program-related investments. The grant record does not indicate an open application process.
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Most grants fall between $300 and $3K, with a median of $1K.
25th Percentile
$300
Median
$1K
75th Percentile
$3K
Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for Vahik & Alice Petrossian Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 97 | $356K | 92.4% |
| 2 | Armenia |
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Concentrated, small-number portfolio: a handful of moderate-to-large gifts with repeat funding to core Armenian-centered grantees (one dominant recipient receives the majority of dollars).
Notable grantees: Armenian Wounded Heroes Fund, Children of Armenia Fund, St. Mary's Chamlian Armenian School, Friends of Teach for Armenian
Most grants land in California, with 79% of grants given to recipients in the state and Glendale appearing repeatedly among recipient locations. Other California recipients include Los Angeles and Little Armenia. Outside the state, the portfolio reaches New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Florida, and New Mexico. It also supports recipients in Armenia, including Yerevan. In the recent grant list, the U.S. accounts for 72 grants, while Armenia accounts for 3 grants.
The foundation supports Armenian-serving social services and education organizations. Recent grantees include Armenian Wounded Heroes Fund for wounded veteran and family support, St Mary's Chamlian Armenian School for K–12 education, Friends of Teach for Armenian for teacher development, and the American University of Armenia for higher education.
Its grant size distribution is small to modest: the 25th percentile is $300, the median is $1,000, and the 75th percentile is $3,000. The recent record also includes larger awards, including $71,700 and $42,000 to Armenian Wounded Heroes Fund.
Yes. Several grantees appear across multiple years, including Armenian Wounded Heroes Fund, Children of Armenia Fund, St Mary's Chamlian Armenian School, Armenian Education Foundation, Armenian National Committee of Amer, and Armenian Cultural Foundation. That pattern suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-time gifts.
California receives 79% of the grants, and Glendale appears often among recipient locations. The record also includes grants to organizations in Los Angeles, Little Armenia, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Florida, New Mexico, and Armenia, including Yerevan.
No. The foundation’s profile lists Funds individuals as False and Makes program-related investments as False, so its giving is through organizational grants rather than direct support to individuals or PRI activity.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARMENIAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION | GLENDALE, CA | $17,100 | 2026 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| TUFENKIAN PRESCHOOL | GLENDALE, CA | $11,000 | 2026 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| Diljian Int'l School of Armenia | DILIJAN, AR | $10,000 | 2026 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| Dilijan Development Foundation | DILIJAN, AR | $10,000 | 2026 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| ARMENIAN INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S ASSO | WATERTOWN, MA | $6,050 | 2026 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| TUMO Armenian | DALLAS, TX | $6,036 | 2026 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| HAYORDI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | YEREVAN, AR | $6,000 | 2026 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| FRIENDS OF FAST | MISSION HILLS, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| ORRAN BENEVOLENT ORGANIZATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $5,000 | 2026 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| ARMENIAN MISSIONARY ASSOC OF AMERIC | PARAMUS, NJ | $3,700 | 2026 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| My Forrest Foundation | YEREVAN, 6/ | $3,000 | 2026 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF ARMENIA | GLENDALE, CA | $2,580 | 2026 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| CIVILITAS FOUNDATION | GLENDALE, CA | $2,500 | 2026 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| HOLY MARTYRS FERRAHIAN HIGH SCHOOL | ENCINO, CA | $2,000 | 2026 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| HIDDEN ROAD INITIATIVE | FRESNO, CA | $2,000 | 2026 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| Alzheimer Care Armenia | DANA POINT, CA | $2,000 | 2026 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| ARMENIAN AMERICAN MEDICAL SOCIETY | GLENDALE, CA | $1,500 | 2026 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| Lia Kizilian Legacy Memorial Schola | REDWOOD CITY, CA | $1,165 | 2026 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| ACTION AGAINST HUNGER | NEW YORK, NY | $1,000 | 2026 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| Claremont Mckenna College | CLAREMONT, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| Haikian Chamber Choir | GLENDALE, CA | $1,000 | 2026 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| WorldvisionAm Yerevan Am | YEREVAN, 1 | $537 | 2026 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE | GLENDALE, CA | $500 | 2026 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| Moussa Ler Assn Of Ca | GLENDALE, CA | $500 | 2026 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| LOYOLA HIGH SCHOOL FUND | LOS ANGELES, CA | $250 | 2026 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| Holy Trinity Armenian Ch | FRESNO, CA | $250 | 2026 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| St Mary's Armenian Church | GLENDALE, CA | $250 | 2026 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| Committtee for Armenian Students in | LA CRESCENTA, CA | $250 | 2026 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| FORTY MARTYRS ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CH | SANTA ANA, CA | $250 | 2026 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| St Jude Children's Hoapital | SANTA ANA, CA | $50 | 2026 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| CHILDREN OF ARMENIA FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $17,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| ST MARY'S CHAMLIAN ARMENIAN SCHOOL | GLENDALE, CA | $10,250 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| FRIENDS OF TEACH FOR ARMENIAN | GLENDALE, CA | $10,200 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| AURORA HUMANITARIAN FDN | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2025 | GRANT |
| UNITED WORLD COLLEGES USA | MONTEZUMA, NM | $10,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF ARMENIA | GLENDALE, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| ARMENIAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION | GLENDALE, CA | $9,650 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| ORRAN BENEVOLENT ORGANIZATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| HAYORDI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | YEREVAN, AR | $3,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| ARMENIAN STATE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | YEREVAN, AR | $3,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| ARMENIAN CULTURAL FOUNDATION | GLENDALE, CA | $2,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| CULTURAL IMPACT FOUNDATION | CLEARWATER, FL | $2,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| ARMENIAN INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S ASSO | WATERTOWN, MA | $1,250 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| TUFENKIAN PRESCHOOL | GLENDALE, CA | $1,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| EDWARD HOSHARIAN FOUNDATION | MONTEBELLO, CA | $1,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| ARMENIAN MESROBIAN SCHOOL | PICO RIVERA, CA | $1,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| FIGHT LIFE ARMENIA | KANSAS CITY, MO | $1,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| HOMENETMEN MONTEBELLO | MONTEBELLO, CA | $1,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| SUPPORT OUR STORY | LOS ANGELES, CA | $1,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
| HIDDEN ROAD INITIATIVE | FRESNO, CA | $1,000 | 2025 | SOCIAL SERVICES |
TUFENKIAN PRESCHOOL
$11,000SOCIAL SERVICES
Diljian Int'l School of Armenia
$10,000SOCIAL SERVICES
Dilijan Development Foundation
$10,000SOCIAL SERVICES
ARMENIAN INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S ASSO
$6,050SOCIAL SERVICES
TUMO Armenian
$6,036SOCIAL SERVICES
HAYORDI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
$6,000SOCIAL SERVICES
FRIENDS OF FAST
$5,000SOCIAL SERVICES
ORRAN BENEVOLENT ORGANIZATION
$5,000SOCIAL SERVICES
ARMENIAN MISSIONARY ASSOC OF AMERIC
$3,700SOCIAL SERVICES
My Forrest Foundation
$3,000SOCIAL SERVICES
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF ARMENIA
$2,580SOCIAL SERVICES
HOLY MARTYRS FERRAHIAN HIGH SCHOOL
$2,000SOCIAL SERVICES
HIDDEN ROAD INITIATIVE
$2,000SOCIAL SERVICES
Alzheimer Care Armenia
$2,000SOCIAL SERVICES
ARMENIAN AMERICAN MEDICAL SOCIETY
$1,500SOCIAL SERVICES
Lia Kizilian Legacy Memorial Schola
$1,165SOCIAL SERVICES
Claremont Mckenna College
$1,000SOCIAL SERVICES
Haikian Chamber Choir
$1,000SOCIAL SERVICES
WorldvisionAm Yerevan Am
$537SOCIAL SERVICES
GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$500SOCIAL SERVICES
Moussa Ler Assn Of Ca
$500SOCIAL SERVICES
LOYOLA HIGH SCHOOL FUND
$250SOCIAL SERVICES
Holy Trinity Armenian Ch
$250SOCIAL SERVICES
St Mary's Armenian Church
$250SOCIAL SERVICES
Committtee for Armenian Students in
$250SOCIAL SERVICES
FORTY MARTYRS ARMENIAN APOSTOLIC CH
$250SOCIAL SERVICES
St Jude Children's Hoapital
$50SOCIAL SERVICES
ST MARY'S CHAMLIAN ARMENIAN SCHOOL
$10,250SOCIAL SERVICES
FRIENDS OF TEACH FOR ARMENIAN
$10,200SOCIAL SERVICES
UNITED WORLD COLLEGES USA
$10,000SOCIAL SERVICES
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF ARMENIA
$10,000SOCIAL SERVICES
ORRAN BENEVOLENT ORGANIZATION
$5,000SOCIAL SERVICES
HAYORDI CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
$3,000SOCIAL SERVICES
ARMENIAN STATE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
$3,000SOCIAL SERVICES
ARMENIAN CULTURAL FOUNDATION
$2,000SOCIAL SERVICES
CULTURAL IMPACT FOUNDATION
$2,000SOCIAL SERVICES
ARMENIAN INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S ASSO
$1,250SOCIAL SERVICES
TUFENKIAN PRESCHOOL
$1,000SOCIAL SERVICES
EDWARD HOSHARIAN FOUNDATION
$1,000SOCIAL SERVICES
ARMENIAN MESROBIAN SCHOOL
$1,000SOCIAL SERVICES
FIGHT LIFE ARMENIA
$1,000SOCIAL SERVICES
HOMENETMEN MONTEBELLO
$1,000SOCIAL SERVICES
SUPPORT OUR STORY
$1,000SOCIAL SERVICES
HIDDEN ROAD INITIATIVE
$1,000SOCIAL SERVICES