Arman Foundation
Arman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Birmingham, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $747K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $51K. Net investment income was $62K.
Arman Foundation at a glance
In short: Arman Foundation gave $51K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $51,000
- +59.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,500
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $746,617
- +5.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Arman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Birmingham Public Schools ($15K). Together the top 6 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Arman Foundation gives
- Giving grew 59% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 151% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2021) to $51K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Public Schools Birmingham, MI | Scholarship for Outstanding Students | $15,000 |
| Birminghan Seasholm High School Birmingham, MI | General Support | $14,000 |
| Birmingham YMCA Birmingham, MI | General Support | $6,000 |
| Easterseals Miracle League Auburn Hills, MI | General Support | $6,000 |
| Birmingham Little League Birmingham, MI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Birmingham Girls Softball Troy, MI | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $746,617 | $68,060 | $59,393 | $51,000 | 6 | $53,420 | $62,067 | $35,494 |
| 2023 | $709,513 | $39,550 | $43,473 | $32,000 | 4 | $35,887 | $32,667 | $33,060 |
| 2022 | $667,654 | $43,169 | $56,007 | $46,000 | 5 | $51,565 | $38,727 | $35,461 |
| 2021 | $812,238 | $56,522 | $42,269 | $32,000 | 4 | $38,850 | $53,454 | $37,380 |
| 2020 | $735,891 | $27,775 | $47,485 | $39,000 | 5 | — | $25,224 | $35,239 |
| 2019 | $709,385 | $26,194 | $44,760 | $39,000 | 5 | — | $25,915 | $33,098 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $35K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arman Foundation is led by Marc Secontine, President & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marc Secontine
President & Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony P. Frabotta Cpa Co Uhy
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Secontine
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Douglas A. Colwell Co Uhy (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Arman Foundation
How much does Arman Foundation give each year?
Arman Foundation gave $51K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $32K across 4 grants.
What is Arman Foundation's typical grant size?
Arman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $8,500, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Arman Foundation give grants?
Arman Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, MI (4 grants).
Does Arman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of Arman Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Arman Foundation's largest grantees?
Arman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Birmingham Public Schools ($15,000), Birminghan Seasholm High School ($14,000) and Birmingham YMCA ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Arman Foundation?
Arman Foundation reported $747K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Arman Foundation's EIN?
Arman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3430120. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work Arman Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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