Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation
The Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation is a private foundation based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. In 2025, it made grants to organizations including Armenian relief, religious and educational organizations, healthcare providers, animal welfare organizations, and a zoo.
Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation at a glance
In short: Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation gave $2.5M across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $101K), mostly in New York. 4% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,525,200
- +11.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- -10.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $101,008
- +24.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $41,528,166
- +2.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing directs applicants to contact Edward Mardigian Jr. and submit a written letter including background information and the intended purpose. It states that eligible organizations are charitable, educational, religious, scientific, and public welfare organizations located within the United States.
- Contact
Application contact: Edward Mardigian Jr
Mailing address: 39400 Woodward Ave Ste 110, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Phone: (248) 645-8946
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fund for Armenian Relief ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
130 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 130 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. In 2025, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 9% to Michigan, and 5% to Minnesota. Massachusetts and Florida each accounted for 0% of grant dollars, as reported in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 25 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $105K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.1M (2020) to $3.3M (2022). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fund for Armenian Relief New York, NY | Support of Daily Operations | $2,010,000 |
| Eastern Diocese of the Armenian EAS New York, NY | General Donation | $100,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | General Donation | $100,000 |
| Armenian General Benevolent Bloomfield Hills, MI | General Donation | $65,000 |
| Armenian Apostolic Society Southfield, MI | General Donation | $38,000 |
| Michigan Animal Rescue League Pontiac, MI | General Donation | $25,000 |
| Detroit Zoological Society Royal Oak, MI | General Donation | $25,000 |
| Gift of Life Transplant House Rochester, MN | General Donation | $25,000 |
| St Nersess Armenian Seminary Armonk, NY | General Donation | $25,000 |
| Children of Armenia Fund Inc New York, NY | General Donation | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,528,166 | $3,744,211 | $2,999,637 | $2,525,200 | 25 | $2,609,545 | $3,442,481 | $2,531,434 |
| 2024 | $40,715,184 | $2,903,569 | $3,060,580 | $2,270,700 | 28 | $2,336,367 | $2,583,264 | $2,390,101 |
| 2023 | $43,129,513 | $31,927,410 | $2,539,446 | $2,194,500 | 25 | $2,256,963 | $31,694,956 | $1,672,896 |
| 2022 | $13,741,549 | $2,934,454 | $3,638,190 | $3,271,500 | 26 | $3,335,151 | $2,636,788 | $2,270,375 |
| 2021 | $14,650,053 | $1,726,854 | $2,895,082 | $2,515,000 | 26 | $2,571,559 | $1,445,724 | $2,436,260 |
| 2020 | $15,935,936 | $1,657,089 | $2,430,945 | $2,070,500 | 30 | — | $1,396,859 | $2,083,219 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.5M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with a range of purposes. For example, Fund for Armenian Relief says it works to support people in Armenia and develop an equitable, sustainable, and resilient Armenian homeland. St. Nersess Armenian Seminary describes itself as a religious educational institution that trains people for service and ministry in the Armenian Church. Mayo Clinic says its mission is to contribute to health and well-being through care, education, and research.
Other supported organizations describe work in animal welfare and community education. The Detroit Zoological Society says it connects people, animals, and the natural world, while the Michigan Animal Rescue League describes providing care and sanctuary for dogs and cats. Children of Armenia Fund says it works to empower young people in rural Armenian villages, with an emphasis on education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $2,525,200. Grant amounts ranged from $1,200 to $2,010,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest award was $2,010,000 to Fund for Armenian Relief for support of daily operations. Other notable grants included $100,000 each to the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian EAS and Mayo Clinic; $65,000 to Armenian General Benevolent; and $38,000 to Armenian Apostolic Society. The foundation also gave $25,000 each to Michigan Animal Rescue League, Detroit Zoological Society, Gift of Life Transplant House, and St. Nersess Armenian Seminary.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Edward Mardigian as President, Janet Mardigian as Vice President, Matthew Mardigian as Treasurer, and Grant Mardigian as Secretary.
Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation is led by Edward Mardigian, President on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edward Mardigian
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$18K (2020) → $24K (2025)
Grant Mardigian
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$18K (2020) → $20K (2025)
Janet Mardigian
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$18K (2020) → $24K (2025)
Matthew Mardigian
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$18K (2020) → $20K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $24K, to Edward Mardigian (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation
How much does Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation give each year?
Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation gave $2.5M across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.3M across 28 grants.
What is Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation's typical grant size?
Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $101,008, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation give grants?
Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation gives mostly in New York: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), Southfield, MI (3 grants), Rochester, MN (2 grants) and Bloomfield Hills, MI (2 grants).
Does Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation's largest grantees?
Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Fund for Armenian Relief ($2,010,000), Eastern Diocese of the Armenian EAS ($100,000) and Mayo Clinic ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation?
Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation reported $41.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with a range of purposes. For example, Fund for Armenian Relief says it works to support people in Armenia and develop an equitable, sustainable, and resilient Armenian homeland. St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation?
The filing directs applicants to contact Edward Mardigian Jr. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation's EIN?
Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6048886. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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