The Edward S and Eleonore M
The Edward S and Eleonore M is a private foundation, based in Yountville, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $196 in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $11K.
The Edward S and Eleonore M at a glance
In short: The Edward S and Eleonore M gave $11K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,850
- -45.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -45.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,808
- +0.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $196
- -98.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Edward S and Eleonore M funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American University of Armenia ($5K). Together the top 6 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Edward S and Eleonore M gives
- Giving fell 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2025) to $45K (2020). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American University of Armenia Glendale, CA | Further Charity's Purpose | $5,000 |
| Norcal Senior Services Burlingame, CA | Further Charity's Purpose | $3,900 |
| Cope Family Center Napa, CA | Further Charity's Purpose | $1,000 |
| Golden Thread Productions San Francisco, CA | Further Charity's Purpose | $500 |
| Asla Armenian Society of LA Glendale, CA | Further Charity's Purpose | $250 |
| Athletes in Action Berkeley, CA | Further Charity's Purpose | $200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $196 | — | $11,685 | $10,850 | 6 | $10,850 | — | $49 |
| 2024 | $11,881 | $2 | $20,542 | $19,767 | 11 | $20,542 | $2 | $1,058 |
| 2023 | $32,321 | $4 | $19,845 | $18,750 | 15 | $19,220 | $4 | $2,080 |
| 2022 | $52,162 | $4 | $17,042 | $15,538 | 12 | $16,390 | $4 | $2,435 |
| 2021 | $69,224 | $1,947 | $12,970 | $11,920 | 11 | $11,920 | $1,947 | $3,714 |
| 2020 | $79,891 | $2,430 | $44,950 | $44,950 | 16 | — | $2,430 | $6,519 |
| 2019 | $123,036 | $3,732 | $14,580 | $13,630 | 39 | — | $3,732 | $6,044 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Edward S and Eleonore M reported a distributable amount of $49 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Edward S and Eleonore M is led by Sam Aslanian, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sam Aslanian
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Deane Aslanian
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Iren Jenny
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Edward S and Eleonore M
How much does The Edward S and Eleonore M give each year?
The Edward S and Eleonore M gave $11K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 11 grants.
What is The Edward S and Eleonore M's typical grant size?
The Edward S and Eleonore M's median grant in 2025 was $750, and its average grant was $1,808, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Edward S and Eleonore M give grants?
The Edward S and Eleonore M gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Glendale, CA (2 grants).
Does The Edward S and Eleonore M give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Edward S and Eleonore M's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Further Charity's Purpose" (6 grants).
Who are The Edward S and Eleonore M's largest grantees?
The Edward S and Eleonore M's largest 2025 grantees include American University of Armenia ($5,000), Norcal Senior Services ($3,900) and Cope Family Center ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Edward S and Eleonore M?
The Edward S and Eleonore M reported $196 in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Edward S and Eleonore M's EIN?
The Edward S and Eleonore M's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3345789. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 13, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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