Amir and Rosita Manocherian

Foundation · Grantmaker New York, NY EIN: 13-7335693

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.

Key facts about Amir and Rosita Manocherian

In short: Amir and Rosita Manocherian 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.

EIN
13-7335693
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$348,000
Grants made (2024)
18
Average grant
$19,333
Median grant
$10,000
New grantees (estimate)
0% first-time grantees (0 of 18, 2024)
Total assets
$1,445,615
Primary geography
New York (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
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. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

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

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Amir and Rosita Manocherian reported a distributable amount of $65K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is Amir and Rosita Manocherian open to new grantees?

0%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 0 of 18 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. 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.

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.

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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

8states

Share of all 18 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

New YorkLos AngelesAtlantaHoustonMiamiNorfolkBrooklynDuarteMemphisBedford HillsBronxCenter CityHollywoodNew York NySyosett

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K29 grants202026 grants202126 grants202222 grants202318 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

The Cell Theatre: $85KThe Cell Theatre$85KHazeldu Betty Ford: $50KHazeldu Betty Ford$50KWorld Wildlife Fund: $30KWorld Wildlife Fund$30KThe Children's Theater: $25KThe Children's Theater$25KNY Stage Film: $25KNY Stage Film$25KUja Federation: $20KUja Federation$20KWhite Plains Hospital: $15KWhite Plains Hospital$15KCaron Foundation: $15KCaron Foundation$15KWizo: $10KWizo$10KNational Road Safety: $10KNational Road Safety$10K

Grant Size Distribution

121 grants across all recorded years

113<$50K8$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
THE CELL THEATRE New York, NYRESEARCH$85,000
HAZELDU BETTY FORD New York, NYRESEARCH$50,000
WORLD WILDLIFE FUND Atlanta, GAMEDICAL RESEARCH$30,000
THE CHILDREN'S THEATER New York, NYEDUCATION$25,000
NY STAGE FILM Miami, FLHUMANITARIAN$25,000
UJA FEDERATION New York, NYEDUCATION$20,000
WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL New York, NYRELIGIOUS$15,000
CARON FOUNDATION Norfolk, VAMEDICAL RESEARCH$15,000
WIZO Losangeles, CAAID$10,000
NATIONAL ROAD SAFETY New York, NYFEED THE NEEDY$10,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $1,445,615 $1,205,429 $349,563 $348,000
2023 $882,561 $2,013 $340,781 $340,000
2022 $1,166,476 $3,659 $396,286 $395,000
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
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

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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'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.

Contact

Mailing address: 150 East 58Th Street 28Th Flr, New York, NY 10155
Phone: (212) 355-4900

Frequently asked questions about Amir and Rosita Manocherian

How much does Amir and Rosita Manocherian give each year?

Amir and Rosita Manocherian 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's typical grant size?

Amir and Rosita Manocherian'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 give grants?

Amir and Rosita Manocherian 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 give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Amir and Rosita Manocherian'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's largest grantees?

Amir and Rosita Manocherian'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?

Amir and Rosita Manocherian 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 fund?

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…

How do I apply for a grant from Amir and Rosita Manocherian?

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's EIN?

Amir and Rosita Manocherian'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 accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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