Sepetjian Family Foundation
The Sepetjian Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Arcadia, California. Its filing states that it supports the development and preservation of Armenian culture and heritage through contributions to other organizations.
Sepetjian Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Sepetjian Family Foundation gave $429K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $428,500
- -11.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,806
- -40.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,130,038
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (63% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sepetjian Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1150 Fallen Leaf Rd, Arcadia, CA 91006
Phone: (818) 637-5000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sepetjian Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology ($150K). Together the top 10 received $419K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 30 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. The recipient state for the remaining 37% is not specified in the available filing data. Listed grantees include organizations in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sepetjian Family Foundation gives
- 44% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 184% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $429K (2024) to $483K (2023). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $429K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology | To Support the Operations of the Organization | $150,000 |
| Holy Matyr Ferranian Encino, CA | To Support the Charitable Operations of the Organization. | $120,000 |
| Armenian Relief and Development Association Pasadena, CA | To Support the Operations of the Organization. | $54,000 |
| Western Prelacy La Crescenta, CA | To Support the Charitable Operations of the Organization. | $35,000 |
| Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California Glendale, CA | To Support the Charitable Operations of the Organization. | $15,000 |
| Civilitas Foundation Glendale, CA | To Support the Charitable Operations of the Organization. | $15,000 |
| Sahag Mesrob Armenian School Altadena, CA | To Support Operations of the Organization. | $10,000 |
| Armenian Philiharmonic Orchestra | To Support the Operations of the Organization. | $10,000 |
| Huys Foundation West Hollywood, CA | To Support the Charitable Operations of the Organization. | $5,000 |
| Hamazkayin Glendale, CA | To Support the Charitable Operations of the Organization. | $5,000 |
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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 | $5,130,038 | $746,262 | $445,733 | $428,500 | 18 | $445,733 | $246,262 | $242,241 |
| 2023 | $4,846,176 | $216,675 | $502,980 | $482,500 | 12 | $502,980 | $216,675 | $242,346 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sepetjian Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $242K 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
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support the development and preservation of Armenian culture and heritage by contributing to organizations with those goals. Its 2024 grants included support for Armenian cultural, educational, religious, media, and community organizations.
Among the grantees, Armenian Media Network describes its mission as publishing and archiving media and data for community circulation, education, and advocacy. Armenian Relief Society of Western USA describes its mission as providing social services, including job training, counseling for the elderly, and employment services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $428,500 through 18 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $150,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $150,000 to Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology, $120,000 to Holy Matyr Ferranian, $54,000 to Armenian Relief and Development Association, and $35,000 to Western Prelacy. Other listed grants included $15,000 each to Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center of California and Civilitas Foundation; $10,000 each to Sahag Mesrob Armenian School and Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra; $5,000 each to Huys Foundation and Hamazkayin; $2,000 to St Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church; and $1,500 to Armenian Media Network. The stated purposes for these grants were to support the organizations’ operations or charitable operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sarkis Sepetjian, Nune Sepetjian, Elizabeth Sepetjian, and Paul Sepetjian as trustees.
Sepetjian Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Sepetjian
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nune Sepetjian
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Sepetjian
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarkis Sepetjian
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Sepetjian Family Foundation
How much does Sepetjian Family Foundation give each year?
Sepetjian Family Foundation gave $429K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $483K across 12 grants.
What is Sepetjian Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Sepetjian Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $23,806, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sepetjian Family Foundation give grants?
Sepetjian Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Glendale, CA (4 grants), Pasadena, CA (3 grants), Encino, CA (2 grants) and La Crescenta, CA (2 grants).
Does Sepetjian Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Sepetjian Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Charitable Operations of the Organization." (14 grants) and "To Support the Operations of the Organization." (3 grants).
Who are Sepetjian Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Sepetjian Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology ($150,000), Holy Matyr Ferranian ($120,000) and Armenian Relief and Development Association ($54,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sepetjian Family Foundation?
Sepetjian Family Foundation reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $446K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $242K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sepetjian Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to support the development and preservation of Armenian culture and heritage by contributing to organizations with those goals. Its 2024 grants included support for Armenian cultural, educational, religious, media, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sepetjian Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sepetjian Family Foundation's EIN?
Sepetjian Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-6268547. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Sepetjian Family Foundation 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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