Kasper and Siroon Hovannisian Family Cultural Foundation
Kasper and Siroon Hovannisian Family Cultural Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sherman Oaks, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $360K.
Kasper and Siroon Hovannisian Family Cultural Foundation at a glance
In short: Kasper and Siroon Hovannisian Family Cultural Foundation gave $360K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $180K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $359,885
- +853.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $179,943
- +853.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $179,943
- Primary geography
- California (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 Kasper and Siroon Hovannisian Family Cultural Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Armenian Ctr for Nat'l Int'l Studie ($357K). Together the top 2 received $360K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 28 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Kasper and Siroon Hovannisian Family Cultural Foundation gives
- Giving grew 17455% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 186% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $360K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $360K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Armenian Ctr for Nat'l Int'l Studie Sherman Oaks, CA | Educational and scholarly research and writing programs and public seminars on peace, security, and conflict resolution. | $357,385 |
| Armenian Cultural Foundation Glendale, CA | Establishes educational and cultural centers for armenian heritage and culture. | $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 | — | $212 | $404,113 | $359,885 | 2 | $360,835 | — | — |
| 2024 | $403,901 | $376 | $38,701 | $37,750 | 2 | $38,225 | — | $20,606 |
| 2023 | $442,226 | $417 | $40,037 | $38,925 | 10 | $39,469 | — | $23,123 |
| 2022 | $481,846 | $112 | $3,042 | $2,050 | 6 | $2,526 | — | $23,798 |
| 2021 | $484,776 | $3,404 | $44,345 | $43,250 | 8 | — | $2,789 | $23,496 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kasper and Siroon Hovannisian Family Cultural Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Armen Hovannisian
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vernon Hovannisian
CFO
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: John Hovannisian (2021–2024) — President & CEO
- Former: Richard Hovannisian (2021–2024) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Kasper and Siroon Hovannisian Family Cultural Foundation
How much does Kasper and Siroon Hovannisian Family Cultural Foundation give each year?
Kasper and Siroon Hovannisian Family Cultural Foundation gave $360K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $38K across 2 grants.
Where does Kasper and Siroon Hovannisian Family Cultural Foundation operate?
Kasper and Siroon Hovannisian Family Cultural Foundation has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts.
What is Kasper and Siroon Hovannisian Family Cultural Foundation's EIN?
Kasper and Siroon Hovannisian Family Cultural Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0558956. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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