Nathan and Shelly Sarkisian Foundation
Nathan and Shelly Sarkisian Foundation is a private foundation, based in Saratoga, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 8 grants totaling $98K. Net investment income was $8.
Nathan and Shelly Sarkisian Foundation at a glance
In short: Nathan and Shelly Sarkisian Foundation gave $98K across 8 grants in 2020 (avg $12K), mostly in California. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $97,640
- +18.9% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 8
- -46.7% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $12,205
- +122.9% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- California (99% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Nathan and Shelly Sarkisian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Loaves Fishes ($29K). Together the top 8 received $98K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $82K (2019) to $98K (2020). In 2020 it made 8 grants totaling $98K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loaves Fishes San Jose, CA | Feed the hungry | $29,000 |
| Immanual Lutheran Church Saratoga, CA | Various programs | $25,934 |
| 2nd Harvest of Silicon Valley San Jose, CA | Food bank feeding the homeless and hungry | $20,000 |
| Family Supportive Housing San Jose, CA | Gender Equality in Africa | $10,000 |
| Environment CA Los Angeles, CA | Environmental Advocacy | $10,000 |
| Kqed San Francisco, CA | Public Radio | $2,006 |
| Arthritis Foundation Atlanta, GA | Advancing science & care for arthritis | $500 |
| Girls on the Run of the Bay Area San Francisco, CA | Inspire girls in 3rd-8th grades to develop essential skills | $200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $208 | $103,300 | $97,640 | 8 | $8 | — |
| 2019 | $103,092 | $239 | $84,685 | $82,150 | 15 | — | $7,120 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nathan and Shelly Sarkisian Foundation is led by Nathan Sarkisian, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Nathan Sarkisian
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelly Sarkisian
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Nathan and Shelly Sarkisian Foundation
How much does Nathan and Shelly Sarkisian Foundation give each year?
Nathan and Shelly Sarkisian Foundation gave $98K across 8 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $82K across 15 grants.
What is Nathan and Shelly Sarkisian Foundation's typical grant size?
Nathan and Shelly Sarkisian Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,205, across 8 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nathan and Shelly Sarkisian Foundation give grants?
Nathan and Shelly Sarkisian Foundation gives mostly in California: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Jose, CA (3 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does Nathan and Shelly Sarkisian Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Nathan and Shelly Sarkisian Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Nathan and Shelly Sarkisian Foundation's largest grantees?
Nathan and Shelly Sarkisian Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Loaves Fishes ($29,000), Immanual Lutheran Church ($25,934) and 2nd Harvest of Silicon Valley ($20,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What is Nathan and Shelly Sarkisian Foundation's EIN?
Nathan and Shelly Sarkisian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0014432. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 18, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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