George Ignatius Foundation
The George Ignatius Foundation is a private foundation based in Covina, California. Its 2025 filing says it is principally dedicated to promoting Armenian history, culture, and religion; requests for other purposes are of secondary importance.
George Ignatius Foundation at a glance
In short: George Ignatius Foundation gave $192K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in California. 45% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $191,500
- +12.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,409
- +2.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $3,168,097
- -1.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (92% 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 George Ignatius Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its 2025 filing says to submit a brief letter stating the grant’s purpose, the amount requested, and the amount of grants expected from other sources for that purpose. Applicants must provide a copy of their organization’s exemption ruling letter and its current exempt status. The foundation makes grants to exempt organizations only; it does not consider grants to individuals.
- Review Cycle
- The foundation states that it has no deadline for submissions.
- Deadline
- The foundation states that it has no deadline for submissions.
- Contact
Application contact: Maria Aparicio
Mailing address: 305 E Benwood St, Covina, CA 91722-2815
Phone: (213) 680-9212
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George Ignatius Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Armenian American Museum ($100K). Together the top 10 received $191K.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 80 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 5% to recipients in New Jersey, and 3% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is George Ignatius Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) 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 $8K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 45% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−14%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $115K (2021) to $223K (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $192K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Armenian American Museum Glendale, CA | Charitable Activities | $100,000 |
| Holy Martyrs Ferrahian High School Encino, CA | Charitable Activities | $20,000 |
| United Armenian Congregational Chur Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Activities | $20,000 |
| The Paros Foundation Berkeley, CA | Charitable Activities | $15,000 |
| Armenian Missionary Association of Paramus, NJ | Charitable Activities | $10,000 |
| Armenian Bar Association Los Angeles, CA | Charitable Acitivites | $6,000 |
| Armenian Relief Society of Western Glendale, CA | Charitable Activities | $5,000 |
| San Fernando Valley Bar Association Woodland Hills, CA | Charitable Activities | $5,000 |
| The Armenian Apostolic Church of Am New York, NY | Charitable Activities | $5,000 |
| Western Diocese Armenian Church Burbank, CA | Charitable Activities | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,168,097 | $230,141 | $280,233 | $191,500 | 11 | $280,233 | $140,635 | — |
| 2024 | $3,219,078 | $343,745 | $247,561 | $170,100 | 10 | $247,561 | $266,284 | — |
| 2023 | $3,123,153 | $2,705 | $241,606 | $171,000 | 17 | $241,606 | $16,121 | — |
| 2022 | $3,362,364 | $286,960 | $297,118 | $223,000 | 24 | $223,000 | $213,147 | — |
| 2021 | $3,372,482 | $414,268 | $189,519 | $115,300 | 18 | $115,300 | $340,049 | — |
| 2020 | $3,147,685 | $181,880 | $179,376 | $141,500 | 20 | — | $149,981 | $176,234 |
| 2019 | $3,145,181 | $141,595 | $282,883 | $169,250 | 16 | — | $81,059 | $168,123 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2025 filing identifies Armenian history, culture, and religion as its principal areas of interest. It makes grants only to exempt organizations and does not consider requests from individuals.
Among its 2025 grantees, the Armenian Bar Association says its mission is to provide pro bono services and legal education and to sponsor programs promoting democracy and the rule of law. The San Fernando Valley Bar Association says it advocates for members, educates members and the public about the law, promotes professionalism and access to justice, and works to create a more diverse legal profession. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $191,500 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median of $6,000. Its largest listed awards were $100,000 to the Armenian American Museum, $20,000 each to Holy Martyrs Ferrahian High School and United Armenian Congregational Church, and $15,000 to The Paros Foundation. Other listed recipients included the Armenian Missionary Association of America ($10,000), Armenian Bar Association ($6,000), Armenian Relief Society of Western USA ($5,000), San Fernando Valley Bar Association ($5,000), The Armenian Apostolic Church of America ($5,000), Western Diocese Armenian Church ($5,000), and Armenian Studies Program ($500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists George R Phillips Sr as Chairman and Walter J Karabian and Michael R Amerian as trustees.
George Ignatius Foundation is led by George R Phillips Sr., Chairman on every filing since 2019; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George R Phillips Sr.
Chairman
On filings since 2019
$17K (2019) → $8K (2025)
Michael R Amerian
Trustee
On filings since 2019
$17K (2019) → $8K (2025)
Walter J Karabian
Trustee
On filings since 2019
$17K (2019) → $8K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $8K, to George R Phillips Sr (Chairman). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about George Ignatius Foundation
How much does George Ignatius Foundation give each year?
George Ignatius Foundation gave $192K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $170K across 10 grants.
What is George Ignatius Foundation's typical grant size?
George Ignatius Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $17,409, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from George Ignatius Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does George Ignatius Foundation give grants?
George Ignatius Foundation gives mostly in California: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Glendale, CA (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does George Ignatius Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on George Ignatius Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Activities" (10 grants).
Who are George Ignatius Foundation's largest grantees?
George Ignatius Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Armenian American Museum ($100,000), Holy Martyrs Ferrahian High School ($20,000) and United Armenian Congregational Chur ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George Ignatius Foundation?
George Ignatius Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $230K.
What does George Ignatius Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2025 filing identifies Armenian history, culture, and religion as its principal areas of interest. It makes grants only to exempt organizations and does not consider requests from individuals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George Ignatius Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George Ignatius Foundation's EIN?
George Ignatius Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0198566. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does George Ignatius Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 27, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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