Dickranian Foundation
Dickranian Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. Its 2026 filing reports 11 grants totaling $105,000, all for general operations, to organizations including Armenian cultural, educational, civic, and community organizations.
Dickranian Foundation at a glance
In short: Dickranian Foundation gave $105K across 11 grants in 2026 (avg $10K), mostly in California. 64% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $105,000
- -30.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 11
- +57.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $9,545
- -55.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $984,690
- +12.9% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (7 of 11, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (76% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dickranian Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a letter request as the application material, names “Dickranian Foundation CYNTHIA NORIA” as the application contact, and says award decisions are at management’s discretion.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Dickranian Foundation Cynthia Noria
Mailing address: 451 N Canon Drive 8, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (310) 442-1137
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dickranian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was AGBU Merdinian School ($25K). Together the top 10 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 47 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 19% to recipients in Washington, DC, and 5% to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Dickranian Foundation open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 7 of 11 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 9% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−12%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2022) to $150K (2025). In 2026 it made 11 grants totaling $105K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AGBU Merdinian School Canoga Park, CA | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center Glendale, CA | General Operations | $15,000 |
| Armenian National Committee of America Washington, DC | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Western Diocese Armenian Church Burbank, CA | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Armenian Assembly of America Washington, DC | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Armenian Wounded Heroes Fund La Canada, CA | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Creative Armenia Los Angeles, CA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| FAST Foundation of Armenian Science Tech Austin, TX | General Operations | $5,000 |
| TUMO Center for Creative Technologies North Hollywood, CA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Paros Foundation Berkeley, CA | General Operations | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $984,690 | — | $106,552 | $105,000 | 11 | $105,000 | $9,443 |
| 2025 | $872,159 | — | $151,395 | $150,000 | 7 | $150,000 | $9,826 |
| 2024 | $944,994 | — | $89,351 | $88,000 | 11 | $88,000 | $10,566 |
| 2023 | $940,132 | — | $120,134 | $119,000 | 12 | $120,134 | $11,215 |
| 2022 | $996,532 | — | $30,915 | $30,000 | 6 | $30,915 | $11,462 |
| 2021 | $1,008,702 | — | $51,385 | $50,500 | 11 | — | — |
| 2020 | $748,277 | $32,577 | $55,299 | $41,000 | 3 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations working in areas including Armenian community and cultural activities, education, civic engagement, science and technology, and support for wounded heroes.
Among the recipients, the Armenian National Committee of America describes its mission as fostering civic awareness among Americans of Armenian heritage and encouraging participation in the democratic process. The Armenian Assembly of America says it provides humanitarian assistance and educates the public about Armenian culture, history, human rights, and issues of concern to the Armenian-American community. Creative Armenia describes its work as discovering, developing, and promoting creative talent, with a special focus on Armenian culture.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $105,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. All listed grants were for general operations. The largest were $25,000 to AGBU Merdinian School and $15,000 to Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center. Other grants included $10,000 each to the Armenian National Committee of America, Western Diocese Armenian Church, Armenian Assembly of America, and Armenian Wounded Heroes Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Cynthia Norian as president, John Norian as treasurer, and Madeline Karabian as secretary.
Dickranian Foundation is led by Cynthia Norian, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Cynthia Norian
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Norian
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Madeline Karabian
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Dickranian Foundation
How much does Dickranian Foundation give each year?
Dickranian Foundation gave $105K across 11 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $150K across 7 grants.
What is Dickranian Foundation's typical grant size?
Dickranian Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,545, across 11 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dickranian Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Dickranian Foundation give grants?
Dickranian Foundation gives mostly in California: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Dickranian Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dickranian Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dickranian Foundation's largest grantees?
Dickranian Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include AGBU Merdinian School ($25,000), Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center ($15,000) and Armenian National Committee of America ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Dickranian Foundation?
Dickranian Foundation reported $985K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does Dickranian Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations working in areas including Armenian community and cultural activities, education, civic engagement, science and technology, and support for wounded heroes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dickranian Foundation?
The 2025 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dickranian Foundation's EIN?
Dickranian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6094778. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 16, 2024)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Dickranian Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dickranian-foundation-morg_aa33d10954d641d78962a1a915830539
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