Hamparian Family Foundation
Hamparian Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Racine, Wisconsin. Its most recent filing on record is for 2019, and no filings have been made since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Hamparian Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Hamparian Family Foundation gave $197K across 11 grants in 2019 (avg $18K), mostly in New York. Source: 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2019)
- $197,000
- Grants made (2019)
- 11
- Average grant
- $17,909
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,993,188
- Primary geography
- New York (76% of itemized 2019 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2019 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2019; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Hamparian Family Foundation
- How to Apply
The foundation’s 2018 filing said that an application form would be provided after mailing a brief proposal summary covering the organization’s background, project description, benefit to the Armenian community of…
The foundation’s 2018 filing said that an application form would be provided after mailing a brief proposal summary covering the organization’s background, project description, benefit to the Armenian community of southeastern Wisconsin, funds requested, and contact information. The filing stated that there were no submission deadlines and that preference was given to 501(c)(3) organizations, organizations benefiting the Armenian community of southeastern Wisconsin, and pre-designated organizations. It also stated that funds would not be provided for direct support to individuals, including scholarships. These instructions are from a 2018 filing and are not presented as current.
- Contact
Application contact: Gay Derderian
Mailing address: 3051 Old Mill Drive, Racine, WI 53405
Phone: (262) 637-0347
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hamparian Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2019
The largest 2019 recipient was Armenian Church Endowment ($50K). Together the top 10 received $147K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 11 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2019 filing’s grant dollars went to recipients in New York (76%), Florida (13%), Wisconsin (6%), and Indiana (5%). The foundation’s 2018 filing stated a preference for organizations benefiting the Armenian community of southeastern Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2019 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2019 it made 11 grants totaling $197K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Armenian Church Endowment New York, NY | Endowment Fund | $50,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $50,000 |
| St Nersess Armenian Seminary Armonk, NY | Donation | $25,000 |
| Fund for Armenian Relief New York, NY | Relief Efforts in Armenia | $25,000 |
| Cultural Impact Foundation Inc Clearwater, FL | Educational-Cultural Film | $25,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Endowment | $10,000 |
| Alverno College Milwaukee, WI | Educational Facilities | $10,000 |
| St Mesrob Armenian Church Racine, WI | Festival Donation | $500 |
| St Hagop Armenian Church Racine, WI | Donation | $500 |
| American Cancer Society Waukesha, WI | Research | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $2,993,188 | $63,169 | $198,900 | $197,000 | 11 | $61,333 | $150,144 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hamparian Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $150K for 2019 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2019 grants included support for Armenian religious and educational organizations, Armenian relief efforts, an educational-cultural film, educational facilities, and cancer research.
Among the grantees, St. Nersess Armenian Seminary describes itself as a religious educational institution that trains people for service and ministry in the Armenian Church. The Fund for Armenian Relief says it works to support people in Armenia and develop an equitable, sustainable, and resilient Armenian homeland. Alverno College describes its mission as preparing women for personal and professional distinction and meaningful engagement with the world, while also offering graduate and adult programs to women and men.
Grantmaking
In 2019, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $197,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000.
Notable 2019 grants included $50,000 to the Armenian Church Endowment for an endowment fund, $50,000 to the an individual recipient for Armenian relief, and $25,000 each to St. Nersess Armenian Seminary, the Fund for Armenian Relief, and Cultural Impact Foundation. Other grants included $10,000 to Indiana University Foundation for an endowment and $10,000 to Alverno College for educational facilities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2019 filing listed Gay Derderian as president and Haig Derderian as vice preside.
Hamparian Family Foundation is led by Gay Derderian, President on the 2019 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2019 report compensation.
Officers on the 2019 filing
Gay Derderian
President
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Haig Derderian
Vice President
New on the 2019 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019. "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 Hamparian Family Foundation
How much does Hamparian Family Foundation give each year?
Hamparian Family Foundation gave $197K across 11 grants in 2019, according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Hamparian Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Hamparian Family Foundation's median grant in 2019 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,909, across 11 grants on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hamparian Family Foundation give grants?
Hamparian Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (13%) and Wisconsin (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Racine, WI (2 grants).
Does Hamparian Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2019: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Hamparian Family Foundation's 2019 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Hamparian Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Hamparian Family Foundation's largest 2019 grantees include Armenian Church Endowment ($50,000), St Nersess Armenian Seminary ($25,000) and Fund for Armenian Relief ($25,000), according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2019 grant dollars.
How large is Hamparian Family Foundation?
Hamparian Family Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $63K.
What does Hamparian Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2019 grants included support for Armenian religious and educational organizations, Armenian relief efforts, an educational-cultural film, educational facilities, and cancer research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hamparian Family Foundation?
The foundation’s 2018 filing said that an application form would be provided after mailing a brief proposal summary covering the organization’s background, project description, benefit to the Armenian community of… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Hamparian Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2019, Hamparian Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $150K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Hamparian Family Foundation's EIN?
Hamparian Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1953042. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 13, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2019
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