The Erkiletian Family Foundation
The Erkiletian Family Foundation is a private family foundation established in 2002 and based in Arlington, Virginia. As a hybrid nonprofit organization, the foundation supports a diverse range of causes aimed at community well-being and development across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.6M
-0.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$289K
-6.3% YoY
Grant Count
30
+15.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
-18.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
While the foundation does not have an explicitly stated singular mission, its grantmaking demonstrates a commitment to fostering resilience, providing essential services, and promoting growth in the communities it impacts.
The foundation's primary funding areas include:
- Education: Youth education and academic enrichment programs
- Human Services: Food bank assistance and hunger relief
- Domestic Violence Services: Programs addressing domestic violence and assault
- Arts & Culture: Support for plays and arts programming
- Criminal Justice Reform: Work focused on reducing recidivism and re-entry programs
- Environmental Conservation: Ocean and forest preservation initiatives
- Community Support: Aid to firefighters and their families, disaster relief, and cultural heritage preservation
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded approximately 93 grants in its most recent fiscal year, with a giving rate of 5.1% of total assets.
Grant Range
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Average Grant
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Virginia, California, and Maryland, with a particular emphasis on Virginia-based nonprofits.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Fiscal Year (2024):
- Total Assets: $5,645,324
- Total Giving: $288,500–$291,549
- Total Revenue: $279,338
- Total Expenses: $319,752
- Tax-exempt Status: Since November 2003
Asset Ranking: The foundation ranks in the top 25% of foundations by asset size nationally.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,645,324 | $5,688,222 | $5,806,395 |
| Revenue | $279,338 | $213,004 | $236,860 |
| Expenses | $319,752 | $329,937 | $317,538 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $291,549 | $309,500 | $295,180 |
| Net Investment Income | $255,041 | $192,567 | $219,119 |
| Distributable Amount | $302,796 | $290,079 | $296,541 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by family members serving in volunteer capacities with minimal time commitment:
- Stefanie S Erkiletian – President (0.5 hours/week)
- Michael P Erkiletian – Vice President (1.5 hours/week)
- Alexander T Erkiletian – Vice President (0.25 hours/week)
- Mihran C Erkiletian – Vice President (0.25 hours/week)
- Samuel A Erkiletian – Director (0.25 hours/week)
All leadership positions are unpaid.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEFANIE S ERKILETIAN | PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| MICHAEL P ERKILETIAN | VICE PRESIDENT | 1.5 | — |
| ALEXANDER T ERKILETIAN | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.25 | — |
| MIHRAN C ERKILETIAN | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.25 | — |
| SAMUEL A ERKILETIAN | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 2000 14th Street North, Suite 330 Arlington, VA 22201-2573
Phone: 703-671-4400
EIN: 13-4238878
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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