John Mirak Foundation
The John Mirak Foundation is a private foundation based in Arlington, Massachusetts, established in 1972. It operates as a family foundation with a focus on philanthropic giving across multiple subject areas including arts and culture, education, environment, religion, and human services.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.3M
Annual Giving
$644K
Grant Count
28
Avg Grant Size
$23K
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily for Armenian cultural organizations and Armenian-related causes, with additional funding directed toward:
- Arts and culture, with emphasis on cultural awareness
- Education
- Environment, including biodiversity and forest preservation
- Religion, particularly Orthodox Christianity
- Human services
Grantmaking
The foundation made 40 grants in 2023, with total giving of $637,000–$644,140 depending on the reporting period.
Grant Range
$5,100
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports initiatives across multiple U.S. locations, including:
- Arlington, Massachusetts
- Belmont, Massachusetts
- Berkeley, California
- New York
- New Jersey
- Washington, D.C.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- $6.3–$14 million (figures vary across reporting sources and years)
- 2023 assets: $6,494,717
Annual Activity:
- 2023 total revenues: $787,390
- 2023 total expenses: $937,427
- 2024 total distributions: $680,000
Contact Information:
- Address: 438 Massachusetts Avenue, Apt. 127, Arlington, MA 02474-5110
- Telephone: 781-641-6536
| Metric | 2024 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,287,487 | $6,644,754 | $6,608,301 |
| Revenue | $726,151 | $976,956 | $1,122,543 |
| Expenses | $1,239,165 | $940,503 | $948,726 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $679,840 | $664,773 | $653,849 |
| Net Investment Income | $181,826 | $709,455 | $832,666 |
| Distributable Amount | $685,397 | $628,246 | $632,695 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Robert Mirak – Manager (5 hours per week, no compensation)
- Julia Mirak Kew – Trustee (10 hours per week, $10,000 compensation)
- Jennifer Leach – Trustee (10 hours per week, $24,000 compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Mirak | Manager | 5 | — |
| Julia Mirak Kew | Trustee | 10 | $10,000 |
| Jennifer Leach | Trustee | 10 | $24,000 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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