The Amir and Rosita Manocherian Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY, established in February 2003. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and focuses on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors including education, arts and culture, health, and humanitarian causes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4M
+63.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$348K
+2.4% YoY
Grant Count
18
-18.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
+25.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not publicly provide a formal mission statement. However, based on its grantmaking activity, primary focus areas include:
- Arts and culture
- Education
- Health and medical research
- Religious organizations
- Humanitarian aid and services to those in need
Grantmaking
The foundation does not respond to unsolicited applications for funding. Prospective applicants should approach the foundation directly for more information.
Grant Range
$1,000–$85,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports initiatives across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:
- California
- Florida
- Georgia
- New York
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Virginia
Primary funding concentrations appear to be in New York, California, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $1,445,615
- Total revenues: $1,205,429
- Total expenses: $349,563
- Investment income and dividends: $51,355
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $883,000
- Total expenses: $341,000
- Revenue: $2,013
The foundation maintains no employees and carries no liabilities.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,445,615 | $882,561 | $1,166,476 |
| Revenue | $1,205,429 | $2,013 | $3,659 |
| Expenses | $349,563 | $340,781 | $396,286 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $348,000 | $340,000 | $395,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $493,621 | $31,025 | $34,901 |
| Distributable Amount | $65,164 | $45,808 | $59,317 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by trustees Alan Manocherian and Rosita Manocherian, both of whom serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAN MANOCHERIAN | Trustee | — | — |
| ROSITA MANOCHERIAN | Trustee | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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