Nora Tertzag Hampar Charitable Trust
Nora Tertzag Hampar Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations supporting education, technology, health care, and community programs.
Nora Tertzag Hampar Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Nora Tertzag Hampar Charitable Trust gave $523K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), top state California. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $522,500
- -9.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,028
- -19.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $12,490,720
- -1.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (3 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Nora Tertzag Hampar Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9701 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1106, Beverly Hills, CA 90212-2011
Phone: (310) 550-9911
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nora Tertzag Hampar Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Young Life Armenia ($126K). Together the top 10 received $391K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 57 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were reported as going to recipients in California (47%), Colorado (24%), New Jersey (9%), and New York (5%); an additional 10% is listed with the recipient state unspecified. The grants also include purposes connected with programs in Armenia, including camp scholarships, a women’s and girls’ soccer program, and support for educational and community organizations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Nora Tertzag Hampar Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 18 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 72% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 199% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 82% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $175K (2021) to $645K (2022). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $523K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Life Armenia Colorado Springs, CO | Camp Scholarships | $126,000 |
| American University of Armenia Corporation Glendale, CA | AUA-WPI Program | $55,000 |
| Armenian Eye Care Project San Dimas, CA | General Support | $35,000 |
| Armenian Technology Group Fresno, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Civilitas Foundation | General Support | $25,000 |
| EVN News Foundation | General Support | $25,000 |
| Friends of Goals Bronxville, NY | Soccer Program for Women and Girls in Armenia | $25,000 |
| Friends of Teach for Armenia Glendale, CA | General Support for Teach for Armenia | $25,000 |
| Tumo Foundation Dallas, TX | General support of tumo center for creative technologiesgeneral support | $25,000 |
| United Armenian Congregational Church Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
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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 | $12,490,720 | $805,744 | $956,358 | $522,500 | 18 | $584,205 | $443,466 | $709,051 |
| 2023 | $12,641,334 | $3,261 | $1,046,165 | $576,667 | 16 | $638,104 | $310,876 | $627,497 |
| 2022 | $13,734,238 | $4,623,587 | $1,108,469 | $645,000 | 17 | $713,330 | $286,506 | $655,841 |
| 2021 | $10,169,120 | $10,346,063 | $176,943 | $175,000 | 6 | $175,000 | $436,925 | $150,400 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nora Tertzag Hampar Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $709K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for educational programs, Armenian organizations, health care, and community activities. Among the grantees, TUMO Foundation describes its mission as providing free after-school education in design and technology; Friends of Teach for Armenia says it works to address educational inequity; and Armenian Technology Group says it helps guide Armenia toward food and agricultural self-sufficiency. Armenian Eye Care Project received general support, and Young Life Armenia received support for camp scholarships.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust reported 18 grants totaling $522,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $126,000, with a median grant of $25,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $126,000 to Young Life Armenia for camp scholarships; $55,000 to American University of Armenia Corporation for the AUA-WPI program; $35,000 to Armenian Eye Care Project for general support; and $25,000 each to Armenian Technology Group, Friends of Teach for Armenia, and TUMO Foundation. Lark Musical Society reported receiving $20,000 in 2024; it describes its work as providing educational music to the public.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gerald Baker, Gary W Hampar, and Gary R Phillips as co-trustees.
Nora Tertzag Hampar Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary R. Phillips
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
$41K (2022) → $35K (2024)
Gary W. Hampar
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
$41K (2022) → $35K (2024)
Gerald Baker
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
$41K (2022) → $35K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $35K, to Gerald Baker (Co-Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Nora Tertzag Hampar Charitable Trust
How much does Nora Tertzag Hampar Charitable Trust give each year?
Nora Tertzag Hampar Charitable Trust gave $523K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $577K across 16 grants.
What is Nora Tertzag Hampar Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Nora Tertzag Hampar Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $29,028, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nora Tertzag Hampar Charitable Trust that year got $9K on average.
Where does Nora Tertzag Hampar Charitable Trust give grants?
Nora Tertzag Hampar Charitable Trust's top state is California, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (24%) and New Jersey (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Glendale, CA (4 grants).
Does Nora Tertzag Hampar Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Nora Tertzag Hampar Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Nora Tertzag Hampar Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Nora Tertzag Hampar Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Young Life Armenia ($126,000), American University of Armenia Corporation ($55,000) and Armenian Eye Care Project ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nora Tertzag Hampar Charitable Trust?
Nora Tertzag Hampar Charitable Trust reported $12.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $584K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $709K (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 does Nora Tertzag Hampar Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for educational programs, Armenian organizations, health care, and community activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nora Tertzag Hampar Charitable Trust?
The trust does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Nora Tertzag Hampar Charitable Trust's EIN?
Nora Tertzag Hampar Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2124625. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Nora Tertzag Hampar Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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