Armenian Assembly of America Inc
The Armenian Assembly of America, inc. Is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, including (without limitation): (1) providing aid, relief, and humanitarian assistance to alleviate human suffering in armenia and for armenians world-wide; and (2) educating the public about armenian culture, history, human rights, and other issues of concern to the armenian-American community.
Armenian Assembly of America Inc at a glance
In short: Armenian Assembly of America Inc gave $253K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $253K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $252,593
- -0.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $252,593
- -0.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $252,593
- Total assets
- $16,830,595
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Armenian Assembly of America Inc
- Next open deadline
- March 2, 2027 (Advocacy Summit Scholarship)
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Armenian Assembly of America Inc
Who Armenian Assembly of America Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Armenian National Institute Inc ($253K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Armenian Assembly of America Inc gives
- Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $207K (2021) to $1.7M (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $253K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Armenian National Institute Inc Washington, DC | General Support | $252,593 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,830,595 | $5,746,424 | $5,051,309 | $252,593 | 1 | $1,142,216 |
| 2023 | $16,808,228 | $5,075,465 | $4,729,922 | $254,688 | 1 | $670,464 |
| 2022 | $15,014,914 | $3,364,361 | $4,087,779 | $226,218 | 1 | $319,469 |
| 2021 | $16,722,967 | $3,340,023 | $3,271,301 | $206,689 | 1 | $486,867 |
| 2020 | $15,835,978 | $5,328,433 | $4,422,836 | $1,697,722 | 3 | $205,333 |
About Armenian Assembly of America Inc
Based on IRS filings
Armenian Assembly of America Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $253K. Net investment income was $1.1M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Armenian Assembly of America Inc is led by Bryan Ardouny, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 6 of 24 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bryan Ardouny
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
65 hrs/week
$150K (2020) → $187K (2024)
Jeanmarie Papelian
Executive Director - Atp
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$106K (2020) → $131K (2024)
Rouben Adalian
Executive Director - Ani
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$62K (2020) → $132K (2024)
Carolyn Mugar
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ellen Gordon
Director of Finance & Administrator
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$115K (2020) → $145K (2024)
Mariam Khaloyan
Congressional Relations Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$106K (2023) → $110K (2024)
Nanor Shirikjian
Chief Development Officer-Atp
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$125K (2024)
Alex Karapetian
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ani Yeramyan Speirs
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Annie Totah
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Barsamian
Co-Chair
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aram A. Gavoor
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Stein
Member Emeritus
Member → Member Emeritus, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Kalustian
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lu Ann Ohanian
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Oscar Tatosian
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Kaloosdian
Counselor Emeritus
Counselor → Counselor Emeritus, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Talin Yacoubian
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Onanian
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Herman Purutyan
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Mirijanian
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Valina Agbabian
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Van Kirkorian
Co-Chair
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bianka Kadian-Dodov
Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Bianka Dodov (2020–2022) — Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Toros Sahakian (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Van Krikorian (2020–2021) — Co-Chair
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $187K, to Bryan Ardouny (Executive Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Armenian Assembly of America Inc
How much does Armenian Assembly of America Inc give each year?
Armenian Assembly of America Inc gave $253K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $255K across 1 grant.
How large is Armenian Assembly of America Inc?
Armenian Assembly of America Inc reported $16.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.7M.
What is Armenian Assembly of America Inc?
Armenian Assembly of America Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. It holds $16.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Armenian Assembly of America Inc operate?
Armenian Assembly of America Inc has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia.
What is Armenian Assembly of America Inc's EIN?
Armenian Assembly of America Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1614093. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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