The Haiganoosh Mengushian Ajemian
The Haiganoosh Mengushian Ajemian is a private foundation based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. In 2024, it gave $228,000 through 23 grants to charitable organizations, including Armenian community organizations and organizations working in other areas.
The Haiganoosh Mengushian Ajemian at a glance
In short: The Haiganoosh Mengushian Ajemian gave $228K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $228,000
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +9.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,913
- -5.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $5,040,116
- +3.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (3 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (76% 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 The Haiganoosh Mengushian Ajemian
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2338 Heronwood, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Phone: (248) 338-1060
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Haiganoosh Mengushian Ajemian funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Coaf-Children of Armenian Fund ($150K). Together the top 10 received $203K.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 117 grants of 122 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. In 2024, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 10% to Michigan, 5% to Washington, DC, 4% to New Jersey, and 4% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Haiganoosh Mengushian Ajemian open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 23 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $221K (2023) to $275K (2022). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $228K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coaf-Children of Armenian Fund New York, NY | General | $150,000 |
| Fund for Armenian Relief (Far) New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Amaa - Armenian Missionary Paramus, NJ | General | $7,500 |
| Agbu Special Projects Southfield, MI | General | $5,000 |
| Armenian Assembly of America Washinton, DC | General | $5,000 |
| Anca Endowment Fund Washington DC, DC | General | $5,000 |
| Disabled American Vets Detroit, MI | General | $5,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parki New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Paros Foundation Service Armenia Berkeley, CA | General | $5,000 |
| Nat's Pediatric Cancer Fund Mamaroneck, NY | General | $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 | $5,040,116 | $627,788 | $474,676 | $228,000 | 23 | $324,000 | $175,062 | $385,613 |
| 2023 | $4,888,284 | $239,693 | $458,441 | $221,000 | 21 | $329,000 | $182,992 | $352,491 |
| 2022 | $5,259,443 | $334,854 | $494,948 | $275,000 | 26 | $363,800 | $104,396 | $364,242 |
| 2021 | $5,421,627 | $544,145 | $449,612 | $225,000 | 26 | $313,800 | $363,176 | $365,159 |
| 2020 | $5,325,221 | $159,619 | $471,606 | $250,000 | 26 | — | $131,962 | $311,711 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Haiganoosh Mengushian Ajemian reported a distributable amount of $386K 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 mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions include Armenian cultural and educational work, humanitarian aid, and opportunities for young adults to engage in government and nonprofit activities. For example, the Armenian Assembly of America describes its work as including humanitarian assistance and public education about Armenian culture, history, and human rights; the ANCA Endowment Fund describes providing internships and educational materials concerning issues of importance to the Armenian-American community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $228,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $150,000, with a median grant of $3,000. Its largest grant was $150,000 to COAF–Children of Armenian Fund. Other notable grants included $10,000 to Fund for Armenian Relief, $7,500 to AMAA–Armenian Missionary, and $5,000 each to AGBU Special Projects, the Armenian Assembly of America, the ANCA Endowment Fund, Disabled American Vets, the Michael J. Fox Foundation, Paros Foundation Service Armenia, and Nat’s Pediatric Cancer Fund.
The foundation also gave $3,000 to the Armenian Eye Care Project, $2,500 to the Tekeyan Cultural Association, and $500 to Charity Navigator. The Tekeyan Cultural Association describes itself as a cultural and educational organization devoted to Armenian literature, music, art, and other fields of culture. Charity Navigator describes its mission as providing donors with free information, ratings, guidance, and tools.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter Sarkesian, Marilyn Sarkesian, and Christopher Sarkesian as directors.
The Haiganoosh Mengushian Ajemian's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter Sarkesian
Director
On filings since 2020
$94K (2020) → $97K (2024)
Christopher Sarkesian
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marilyn Sarkesian
Director
On filings since 2020
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $97K, to Peter Sarkesian (Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Haiganoosh Mengushian Ajemian
How much does The Haiganoosh Mengushian Ajemian give each year?
The Haiganoosh Mengushian Ajemian gave $228K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $221K across 21 grants.
What is The Haiganoosh Mengushian Ajemian's typical grant size?
The Haiganoosh Mengushian Ajemian's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $9,913, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Haiganoosh Mengushian Ajemian that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Haiganoosh Mengushian Ajemian give grants?
The Haiganoosh Mengushian Ajemian gives mostly in New York: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (5 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Watertown, MA (3 grants) and Washington DC, DC (2 grants).
Does The Haiganoosh Mengushian Ajemian give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Haiganoosh Mengushian Ajemian's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Haiganoosh Mengushian Ajemian's largest grantees?
The Haiganoosh Mengushian Ajemian's largest 2024 grantees include Coaf-Children of Armenian Fund ($150,000), Fund for Armenian Relief (Far) ($10,000) and Amaa - Armenian Missionary ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Haiganoosh Mengushian Ajemian?
The Haiganoosh Mengushian Ajemian reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $324K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $386K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Haiganoosh Mengushian Ajemian fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions include Armenian cultural and educational work, humanitarian aid, and opportunities for young adults to engage in government and nonprofit activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Haiganoosh Mengushian Ajemian?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Haiganoosh Mengushian Ajemian's EIN?
The Haiganoosh Mengushian Ajemian's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0476819. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Haiganoosh Mengushian Ajemian 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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Grantable. (2026). The Haiganoosh Mengushian Ajemian funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-haiganoosh-mengushian-ajemian-morg_e399b623c5854b5c89bc4be839323110
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