TF Educational Foundation
TF Educational Foundation is a private foundation based in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, all listed for general operating support.
TF Educational Foundation at a glance
In short: TF Educational Foundation gave $3.6M across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $299K), mostly in California. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,590,500
- -0.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $299,208
- +8.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $15,383,413
- -11.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (93% 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 TF Educational 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: 580 Silver Spur Rd, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Phone: (313) 265-6873
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who TF Educational Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American University of Armenia ($1.3M). Together the top 10 received $3.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 81 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 5% to New York, and 2% to New Jersey. A share reported for Michigan was 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is TF Educational Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 441% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.1M (2020) to $5.4M (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $3.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American University of Armenia Oakland, CA | General Operating Support | $1,310,000 |
| Torrance Memorial Med Ctr Health Care Fdn Torrance, CA | General Operating Support | $1,030,000 |
| Western Diocese of the Armenian Church Burbank, CA | General Operating Support | $955,000 |
| Armenian General Benevolent Union New York, NY | General Operating Support | $175,000 |
| Armenian Missionary Association of America Paramus, NJ | General Operating Support | $80,000 |
| Arpa Foundation for Film Music and Arts Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Central High School Alumni Association Tarzana, CA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| United Armenian congregational Church Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $6,000 |
| Nor Or Charitable Foundation Inc Altadena, CA | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Lark Musical Society Glendale, CA | General Operating Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,383,413 | $983,135 | $1,498,134 | $3,590,500 | 12 | $3,597,433 | $859,329 | $816,139 |
| 2023 | $17,347,571 | $553,877 | $2,591,853 | $3,594,000 | 13 | $3,600,516 | $426,943 | $864,567 |
| 2022 | $19,530,539 | $678,685 | $5,430,537 | $3,291,600 | 17 | $3,309,093 | $537,672 | $1,021,227 |
| 2021 | $24,622,253 | $2,285,822 | $883,235 | $5,356,500 | 18 | $5,359,757 | $2,129,538 | $1,215,388 |
| 2020 | $28,391,787 | $1,044,732 | $8,394,517 | $3,074,500 | 21 | — | $604,960 | $1,324,735 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, TF Educational Foundation reported a distributable amount of $816K 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 own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for the American University of Armenia, whose stated mission is to support its educational and research activities; the Armenian General Benevolent Union, which says it works to ensure the prosperity and well-being of all Armenians; and Lark Musical Society, which says it provides educational music to the public.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $3,590,500 through 12 grants. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $1,310,000, with a median grant of $12,500. The largest grants were $1,310,000 to American University of Armenia, $1,030,000 to Torrance Memorial Medical Center Health Care Foundation, and $955,000 to Western Diocese of the Armenian Church. Each was listed for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
TF Educational Foundation is led by Gerald H. Turpanjian, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gerald H. Turpanjian
Director & President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Muncherian
Director, Secretary & President
Director & Secretary → Director, Secretary & President, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deanna Nazarian
Director & Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Turpanjian
Director & CFO
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Turpanjian
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Turpanjian
Director
On filings since 2020
4 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 TF Educational Foundation
How much does TF Educational Foundation give each year?
TF Educational Foundation gave $3.6M across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.6M across 13 grants.
What is TF Educational Foundation's typical grant size?
TF Educational Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $299,208, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does TF Educational Foundation give grants?
TF Educational Foundation gives mostly in California: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does TF Educational Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of TF Educational Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are TF Educational Foundation's largest grantees?
TF Educational Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American University of Armenia ($1,310,000), Torrance Memorial Med Ctr Health Care Fdn ($1,030,000) and Western Diocese of the Armenian Church ($955,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is TF Educational Foundation?
TF Educational Foundation reported $15.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $816K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does TF Educational Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from TF Educational 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 TF Educational Foundation's EIN?
TF Educational Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1504200. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does TF Educational 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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). TF Educational Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/tf-educational-foundation-morg_84d3ac43ea7e4b22a6e070e32bcfcd4d
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