Hagop J & Sonia L Koujakian Foundation
The Hagop J & Sonia L Koujakian Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. In filing year 2024, it reported 17 grants totaling $108,957; the listed grants primarily supported education.
Hagop J & Sonia L Koujakian Foundation at a glance
In short: Hagop J & Sonia L Koujakian Foundation gave $109K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in California. 82% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $108,957
- -17.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +21.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,409
- -32.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $510
- Total assets
- $330,305
- +43.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 82% first-time grantees (14 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hagop J & Sonia L Koujakian Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 198 Seneca Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
Phone: (415) 819-9766
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hagop J & Sonia L Koujakian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Armenian Educatin Foundation ($57K). Together the top 10 received $108K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 82 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 11% to recipients in Washington, DC, 9% to recipients in Nevada, and less than 1% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Hagop J & Sonia L Koujakian Foundation open to new grantees?
82%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 17 grantees (82%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $434. How we count
Medians: $625 first-time, $200 repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $77K (2021) to $133K (2023). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $109K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Armenian Educatin Foundation Glendale, CA | Education | $56,500 |
| Hamazkayin Armenian Pasadena, CA | Education | $15,670 |
| Teach For Armenia Washington, DC | Education | $12,250 |
| Armenian University Henderson, NV | Education | $10,000 |
| ARA - East Bay School San Francisco, CA | Education | $10,000 |
| Armenian Relief Society Glendale, CA | Education | $1,000 |
| AUA Armenian Burlingame, CA | Education | $750 |
| NOrCal Senior Services Pasadena, CA | Education | $740 |
| St Gregory Armenian Chruch San Francisco, CA | Support Public Television Programming | $510 |
| GG Trex San Francisco, CA | Education | $410 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $330,305 | $234,393 | $134,488 | $108,957 | 17 | $108,957 | $35,286 |
| 2023 | $230,401 | $121,821 | $172,571 | $132,540 | 14 | $132,540 | $31,976 |
| 2022 | $250,839 | $247,044 | $111,346 | $109,803 | 16 | $109,803 | $138,464 |
| 2021 | $115,140 | $117,195 | $79,281 | $76,650 | 8 | $76,650 | $27,625 |
| 2020 | $77,226 | $163,082 | $99,012 | $97,796 | 27 | — | $70,608 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants list includes numerous grants with education-related purposes, as well as a $510 grant to St Gregory Armenian Chruch for support of public television programming.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 17 grants totaling $108,957. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $56,500, with a median of $510. Its largest listed grants were $56,500 to Armenian Educatin Foundation, $15,670 to Hamazkayin Armenian, $12,250 to Teach For Armenia, and $10,000 each to Armenian University and ARA - East Bay School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sonia L Koujakian as President, Garo Mirigian as Vice President, and Hagop J Koujakian as Secretary/Treas.
Hagop J & Sonia L Koujakian Foundation is led by Sonia L Koujakian, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sonia L Koujakian
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Garo Mirigian
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Hagop J Koujakian
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Hagop J & Sonia L Koujakian Foundation
How much does Hagop J & Sonia L Koujakian Foundation give each year?
Hagop J & Sonia L Koujakian Foundation gave $109K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $133K across 14 grants.
What is Hagop J & Sonia L Koujakian Foundation's typical grant size?
Hagop J & Sonia L Koujakian Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $510, and its average grant was $6,409, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hagop J & Sonia L Koujakian Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Hagop J & Sonia L Koujakian Foundation give grants?
Hagop J & Sonia L Koujakian Foundation gives mostly in California: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (11%) and Nevada (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (6 grants), Glendale, CA (4 grants) and Pasadena, CA (3 grants).
Does Hagop J & Sonia L Koujakian Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of Hagop J & Sonia L Koujakian Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (13 grants).
Who are Hagop J & Sonia L Koujakian Foundation's largest grantees?
Hagop J & Sonia L Koujakian Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Armenian Educatin Foundation ($56,500), Hamazkayin Armenian ($15,670) and Teach For Armenia ($12,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hagop J & Sonia L Koujakian Foundation?
Hagop J & Sonia L Koujakian Foundation reported $330K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $234K.
What does Hagop J & Sonia L Koujakian Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants list includes numerous grants with education-related purposes, as well as a $510 grant to St Gregory Armenian Chruch for support of public television programming. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hagop J & Sonia L Koujakian Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hagop J & Sonia L Koujakian Foundation's EIN?
Hagop J & Sonia L Koujakian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3348463. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hagop J & Sonia L Koujakian Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, 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.
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