Mary Sarian Foundation
Mary Sarian Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $90K. Net investment income was $153K.
Mary Sarian Foundation at a glance
In short: Mary Sarian Foundation gave $90K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $90,000
- +350.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,500
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $3,944,013
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Mary Sarian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Armenian Evangelical Union of North America-Camp Arev ($25K). Together the top 4 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 13 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mary Sarian Foundation gives
- Giving grew 80% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 43% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $90K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Armenian Evangelical Union of North America-Camp Arev Glendale, CA | Phase 2 Building Project | $25,000 |
| Armenian Missionary Association of America Inc Paramus, NJ | General Support | $25,000 |
| Armenian Evangelical Schools of California Inc Sherman Oaks, CA | General Support | $20,000 |
| United Armenian Congregational Church Los Angeles, CA | Annual Banquet Sponsorship | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,944,013 | $159,722 | $104,942 | $90,000 | 4 | $94,147 | $153,491 | $219,307 |
| 2023 | $3,889,233 | $3,454,721 | $30,286 | $20,000 | 1 | $23,009 | $88,759 | $155,324 |
| 2022 | $464,798 | $125,344 | $84,387 | $75,000 | 1 | $79,713 | $45,670 | $26,578 |
| 2021 | $423,841 | $48,575 | $51,611 | $50,000 | 4 | $50,818 | $47,782 | $33,378 |
| 2020 | $426,877 | $65,029 | $29,434 | $25,000 | 3 | — | $24,037 | $24,255 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mary Sarian Foundation reported a distributable amount of $219K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mary Sarian Foundation is led by George R. Phillips Sr., Trustee & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
George R. Phillips Sr.
Trustee & President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Albert J. Phillips MD
Trustee & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary R. Phillips
Trustee, Secretary & Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George R. Phillips Jr.
Trustee & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
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 Mary Sarian Foundation
How much does Mary Sarian Foundation give each year?
Mary Sarian Foundation gave $90K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
What is Mary Sarian Foundation's typical grant size?
Mary Sarian Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $22,500, and its average grant was $22,500, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mary Sarian Foundation give grants?
Mary Sarian Foundation gives mostly in California: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (28%).
Does Mary Sarian Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Mary Sarian Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Mary Sarian Foundation?
Mary Sarian Foundation reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $94K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $219K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Mary Sarian Foundation's EIN?
Mary Sarian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7004804. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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