George and Alice Philibosian
George and Alice Philibosian is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Englewood, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $75K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $8K. Net investment income was $10K.
George and Alice Philibosian at a glance
In short: George and Alice Philibosian gave $8K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,500
- -21.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,500
- -21.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $74,670
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% 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 George and Alice Philibosian funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bergen Family Center ($3K). Together the top 3 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How George and Alice Philibosian gives
- Giving fell 32% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 80% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $14K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bergen Family Center Englewood, NJ | OTHER | $2,500 |
| Rotary Club Foundation Inc Paramus, NJ | OTHER | $2,500 |
| Trustees of the University of Rutgers Newark, NJ | OTHER | $2,500 |
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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 | $74,670 | $13,651 | $11,530 | $7,500 | 3 | $7,500 | $9,621 | $9,407 |
| 2024 | $72,549 | $-13,176 | $12,920 | $9,500 | 3 | $9,500 | $562 | $10,097 |
| 2023 | $98,645 | $4,014 | $19,018 | $14,100 | 6 | $14,100 | — | $10,325 |
| 2022 | $113,649 | $26,285 | $13,909 | $11,000 | 4 | $11,000 | $23,376 | $9,294 |
| 2021 | $101,273 | $4,106 | $6,946 | $2,750 | 2 | $2,750 | — | $11,835 |
| 2020 | $104,133 | $5,013 | $6,090 | $2,500 | 1 | — | $1,423 | $12,075 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George and Alice Philibosian reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George and Alice Philibosian is led by Anita Buchakjian, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anita Buchakjian
President
Secretary-Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Philibosian
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Philibosian
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alice Philibosian (2020–2023) — President
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.
Frequently asked questions about George and Alice Philibosian
How much does George and Alice Philibosian give each year?
George and Alice Philibosian gave $8K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 3 grants.
What is George and Alice Philibosian's typical grant size?
George and Alice Philibosian's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,500, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George and Alice Philibosian give grants?
George and Alice Philibosian gives mostly in New Jersey: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does George and Alice Philibosian give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on George and Alice Philibosian's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Other" (3 grants).
How large is George and Alice Philibosian?
George and Alice Philibosian reported $75K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is George and Alice Philibosian?
George and Alice Philibosian is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Englewood, NJ. It holds $75K in total assets as of 2025.
What is George and Alice Philibosian's EIN?
George and Alice Philibosian's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2866138. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 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 7, 2026)
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