Amir and Rosita Manocherian Family Foundation
AMIR AND ROSITA MANOCHERIAN is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including the arts, children’s theater, health, education, safety, and humanitarian aid.
Amir and Rosita Manocherian Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Amir and Rosita Manocherian Family Foundation gave $348K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $348,000
- +2.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,333
- +25.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,445,615
- +63.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Amir and Rosita Manocherian Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 150 East 58Th Street 28Th Flr, New York, NY 10155
Phone: (212) 355-4900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Amir and Rosita Manocherian Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Cell Theatre ($85K). Together the top 10 received $285K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 121 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 9% to Georgia, 7% to Florida, 4% to California, and 4% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Amir and Rosita Manocherian Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 18 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 89% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 534% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $340K (2023) to $415K (2021). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $348K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Cell Theatre New York, NY | Research | $85,000 |
| Hazeldu Betty Ford New York, NY | Research | $50,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Atlanta, GA | Medical Research | $30,000 |
| The Children's Theater New York, NY | Education | $25,000 |
| NY Stage Film Miami, FL | Humanitarian | $25,000 |
| UJA Federation New York, NY | Education | $20,000 |
| White Plains Hospital New York, NY | Religious | $15,000 |
| Caron Foundation Norfolk, VA | Medical Research | $15,000 |
| Wizo Losangeles, CA | AID | $10,000 |
| National Road Safety New York, NY | Feed the Needy | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,445,615 | $1,205,429 | $349,563 | $348,000 | 18 | $348,000 | $493,621 | $65,164 |
| 2023 | $882,561 | $2,013 | $340,781 | $340,000 | 22 | $340,000 | $31,025 | $45,808 |
| 2022 | $1,166,476 | $3,659 | $396,286 | $395,000 | 26 | $395,000 | $34,901 | $59,317 |
| 2021 | $1,684,927 | $49,802 | $416,675 | $415,000 | 26 | $415,000 | $47,802 | $91,262 |
| 2020 | $2,107,735 | $99,983 | $368,482 | $361,000 | 29 | — | $99,983 | $105,889 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Amir and Rosita Manocherian Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $65K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No formal mission statement is provided. The grants listed for 2024 show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, The Cell Theatre Company describes its work as incubating and presenting new work across artistic disciplines, while Stage Left Children’s Theater says it provides hands-on theater experience for children in the Hudson Valley. White Plains Hospital describes its mission as providing acute and preventive medical care to people in Westchester County and surrounding areas. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $348,000 through 18 grants. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $85,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Among the largest listed awards were $85,000 to The Cell Theatre, $50,000 to Hazeldu Betty Ford, $30,000 to World Wildlife Fund, $25,000 each to The Children’s Theater and NY Stage Film, and $20,000 to UJA Federation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alan Manocherian and Rosita Manocherian as trustees.
Amir and Rosita Manocherian Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan Manocherian
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rosita Manocherian
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Amir and Rosita Manocherian Family Foundation
How much does Amir and Rosita Manocherian Family Foundation give each year?
Amir and Rosita Manocherian Family Foundation gave $348K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $340K across 22 grants.
What is Amir and Rosita Manocherian Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Amir and Rosita Manocherian Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $19,333, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Amir and Rosita Manocherian Family Foundation give grants?
Amir and Rosita Manocherian Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (9%) and Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (11 grants) and Losangeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Amir and Rosita Manocherian Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Amir and Rosita Manocherian Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical Research" (6 grants) and "Education" (3 grants).
Who are Amir and Rosita Manocherian Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Amir and Rosita Manocherian Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Cell Theatre ($85,000), Hazeldu Betty Ford ($50,000) and World Wildlife Fund ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Amir and Rosita Manocherian Family Foundation?
Amir and Rosita Manocherian Family Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $348K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $65K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Amir and Rosita Manocherian Family Foundation fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. The grants listed for 2024 show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Amir and Rosita Manocherian Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Amir and Rosita Manocherian Family Foundation's EIN?
Amir and Rosita Manocherian Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7335693. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Amir and Rosita Manocherian Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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