Armenian General Benevolent Union Group
To preserve and promote the armenian identity and heritage through educational, cultural, and humanitarian programs.
Armenian General Benevolent Union Group at a glance
In short: Armenian General Benevolent Union Group gave $222K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $222K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $221,544
- -35.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $221,544
- -35.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $221,544
- Total assets
- $14,793,748
- +9.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Armenian General Benevolent Union Group funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Armenian General Benevolent Union ($222K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Armenian General Benevolent Union Group gives
- Giving fell 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 $222K (2024) to $343K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $222K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Armenian General Benevolent Union New York, NY | To preserve and promote the armenian identity and heritage through education | $221,544 |
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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 | $14,793,748 | $598,091 | $245,016 | $221,544 | 1 | $598,091 |
| 2023 | $13,522,659 | $576,384 | $362,621 | $343,104 | 1 | $576,384 |
| 2022 | $12,168,490 | $103,872 | $293,094 | $272,986 | 1 | $103,872 |
| 2021 | $14,823,928 | $928,597 | $306,430 | $284,664 | 1 | $928,597 |
| 2020 | $13,472,905 | $602,009 | $245,139 | $225,657 | 1 | $602,009 |
About Armenian General Benevolent Union Group
Based on IRS filings
Armenian General Benevolent Union Group is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $222K. Net investment income was $598K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Armenian General Benevolent Union Group is led by Berge Setrakian, President-Off since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 22 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Berge Setrakian
President-Off
President → President-Off, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Simonian
President-On
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ani Manoukian
Member-Off & Secretary on
Member → Member-Off & Secretary on, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arda Nazerian Haratunian
Assistant Secty-Off & V.p. on
Assistant Secretary → Assistant Secty-Off & V.p. on, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ari Libarikian
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arnaud Attamian
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Esrailian
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Haig Ariyan
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Oughourlian
Vice President-Off
Vice President → Vice President-Off, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lena Sarkissian
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Levon Nazarian
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Muncherian
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nadia Gortzunian
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nazareth A. Festekjian
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarkis Jebejian
Secty-Off & Member on
Secretary → Secty-Off & Member on, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vahe Gabrache
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vartkes Knadjian
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vasken Yacoubian
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yervant Demirjian
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yervant Zorian
Member-Off & V.p. -On
Member → Member-Off & V.p. -On, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Camilio Azzouz
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yeghiche Manoukian
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Aris Atamian (2020–2022) — Member
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 Armenian General Benevolent Union Group
How much does Armenian General Benevolent Union Group give each year?
Armenian General Benevolent Union Group gave $222K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $343K across 1 grant.
How large is Armenian General Benevolent Union Group?
Armenian General Benevolent Union Group reported $14.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $598K.
What is Armenian General Benevolent Union Group?
Armenian General Benevolent Union Group is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. It holds $14.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Armenian General Benevolent Union Group operate?
Armenian General Benevolent Union Group has awarded grants in New York.
What is Armenian General Benevolent Union Group's EIN?
Armenian General Benevolent Union Group's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2138597. 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 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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