The Gureghian Charitable Foundation
The Gureghian Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Palm Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $297K. Net investment income was $7.
The Gureghian Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gureghian Charitable Foundation gave $297K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $37K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $296,820
- +58.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $37,103
- +19.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,625
- Total assets
- $2,696
- -96.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (89% 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 Gureghian Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Archmere Academy ($20K). Together the top 6 received $46K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($250,770), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 43 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Gureghian Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 27% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $137K (2020) to $419K (2023). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $297K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $250,770 |
| Archmere Academy Claymont, DE | Student Tuition | $20,400 |
| The Tatnall School Wilmington, DE | Student Tuition | $8,800 |
| Delware County Christian School Newtown Square, PA | Student Tuition | $4,450 |
| The Christian Academy Merion Station, PA | Student Tuition | $4,250 |
| Padua Academy Wilmington, DE | Student Tuition | $4,150 |
| Baldwin School Bryn Mawr, PA | Student Tuition | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,696 | $238,107 | $307,265 | $296,820 | 8 | $296,820 | $7 | $1,478 |
| 2024 | $71,854 | $217,159 | $189,324 | $187,075 | 6 | $187,075 | $9 | $3,448 |
| 2023 | $44,019 | $405,006 | $432,714 | $418,625 | 11 | $418,625 | $6 | $1,970 |
| 2022 | $71,727 | $212,686 | $235,759 | $233,540 | 8 | $233,540 | $8 | $1,872 |
| 2021 | $94,802 | $283,510 | $251,967 | $250,177 | 10 | $250,177 | $10 | $985 |
| 2020 | $63,259 | $132,334 | $143,883 | $137,482 | 10 | — | $52 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gureghian Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Gureghian Charitable Foundation is led by Vahan Gureghian, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Vahan Gureghian
President
President & CEO → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Gureghian
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Gureghian Charitable Foundation
How much does The Gureghian Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Gureghian Charitable Foundation gave $297K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $187K across 6 grants.
What is The Gureghian Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gureghian Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,625, and its average grant was $37,103, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Gureghian Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Gureghian Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Delaware (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wilmington, DE (2 grants).
Does The Gureghian Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Gureghian Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Student Tuition" (8 grants).
Who are The Gureghian Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gureghian Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Archmere Academy ($20,400), The Tatnall School ($8,800) and Delware County Christian School ($4,450), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($250,770), which are not listed by name. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Gureghian Charitable Foundation?
The Gureghian Charitable Foundation reported $3K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $297K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Gureghian Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Gureghian Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2512489. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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