David S Sohigian Foundation
David S Sohigian Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $375K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $39.
David S Sohigian Foundation at a glance
In short: David S Sohigian Foundation gave $20K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $19,980
- -5.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,990
- -5.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,990
- Total assets
- $374,987
- -5.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who David S Sohigian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Armenian General Benevolent Union ($10K). Together the top 2 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How David S Sohigian Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2025) to $25K (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Armenian General Benevolent Union New York, NY | Aid Charitable and education organization | $9,990 |
| Vahan Tekeyan School | Aid charitable and education organization | $9,990 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $374,987 | $39 | $20,206 | $19,980 | 2 | $19,980 | $39 | $19,209 |
| 2024 | $395,104 | $41 | $21,254 | $21,053 | 2 | $21,053 | $41 | $19,980 |
| 2023 | $416,317 | $45 | $22,433 | $22,182 | 2 | $22,182 | $45 | $21,053 |
| 2022 | $438,655 | $46 | $23,588 | $23,372 | 2 | $23,372 | $46 | $22,182 |
| 2021 | $462,157 | $48 | $24,904 | $24,653 | 2 | — | $48 | $23,372 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David S Sohigian Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
David S Sohigian Foundation is led by Edwin D Hatter, Director on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edwin D Hatter
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 David S Sohigian Foundation
How much does David S Sohigian Foundation give each year?
David S Sohigian Foundation gave $20K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $21K across 2 grants.
How large is David S Sohigian Foundation?
David S Sohigian Foundation reported $375K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is David S Sohigian Foundation?
David S Sohigian Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in San Francisco, CA. It holds $375K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does David S Sohigian Foundation operate?
David S Sohigian Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
What is David S Sohigian Foundation's EIN?
David S Sohigian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2428989. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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