The Harry M Ermoian Foundation
The Harry M Ermoian Foundation is a private foundation, based in Fresno, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $65K. Net investment income was $159K.
The Harry M Ermoian Foundation at a glance
In short: The Harry M Ermoian Foundation gave $65K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $65,000
- +14.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,250
- -43.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,315,958
- +22.3% 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 Harry M Ermoian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Short Term Energy Aid Committee ($32K). Together the top 4 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Harry M Ermoian Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $51K (2021) to $65K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Short Term Energy Aid Committee Davis, CA | This organization provides immediate short-term assistance with basic necessities to Yolo County families and individuals with income below the poverty level. | $32,000 |
| Winters Health Care Winters, CA | This organization provides healthcare services and programs to all people, regardless of their ability to pay. | $20,000 |
| San Joaquin Valley Town Hall Fresno, CA | This contribution is to be used to extend the Frances Ermoian Memorial Lecture for an additional 2 seasons. The organization brings nationally and internationally renowned speakers to Fresno to education and enlighten audiences on a variety of political, economical, scientific, cultural and social topics. | $10,000 |
| Orphan Kitten Project Davis, CA | This contribution will be used to rescue orphaned and abandoned kittens. | $3,000 |
Ready to take the next step with The Harry M Ermoian Foundation?
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 | $1,315,958 | $307,922 | $68,215 | $65,000 | 4 | $65,000 | $158,830 | $71,386 |
| 2024 | $1,076,251 | $117,952 | $60,543 | $57,000 | 2 | $57,000 | $117,952 | $65,194 |
| 2023 | $1,018,842 | $70,386 | $60,804 | $57,200 | 2 | $57,200 | $70,386 | $56,801 |
| 2022 | $1,009,261 | $70,049 | $64,555 | $60,700 | 3 | $60,700 | $70,049 | $57,165 |
| 2021 | $1,003,766 | $64,760 | $53,952 | $51,076 | 3 | $51,076 | $64,760 | $60,651 |
| 2020 | $992,958 | $36,761 | $54,489 | $51,745 | 2 | — | $36,761 | $51,076 |
| 2019 | $1,010,686 | $64,353 | $54,945 | $51,500 | 3 | — | $64,353 | $51,763 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Harry M Ermoian Foundation reported a distributable amount of $71K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Harry M Ermoian Foundation is led by Harry M Ermoian, CEO on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Harry M Ermoian
CEO
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Kenneth Turner
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jennifer Grange Ermoian
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Raymond S Doumanian
CFO
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 Harry M Ermoian Foundation
How much does The Harry M Ermoian Foundation give each year?
The Harry M Ermoian Foundation gave $65K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $57K across 2 grants.
What is The Harry M Ermoian Foundation's typical grant size?
The Harry M Ermoian Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $16,250, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Harry M Ermoian Foundation give grants?
The Harry M Ermoian Foundation 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 Davis, CA (2 grants).
Does The Harry M Ermoian Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Harry M Ermoian Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Harry M Ermoian Foundation?
The Harry M Ermoian Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $71K (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 is The Harry M Ermoian Foundation's EIN?
The Harry M Ermoian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0544279. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Harry M Ermoian Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in California
Central Valley NMTC Foundation
Fresno, CA
Assets
$976
Grants
3
Total Given
$8K
The Ralph Ermoian Foundation
Fresno, CA
Assets
$3.3M
Grants
4
Total Given
$168K
Educational Employees Credit Union
Fresno, CA
Educational Employees Credit Union funds education, scholarships, community events, sponsorships, and local organizations, with most reported grant dollars going to California and some to Nevada. Its 2024 organizational grants ranged from $5,325 to $114,000, with a median of $10,000; it also awards 50 annual education grants totaling $100,000 to eligible members. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$4.7B
Grants
31
Total Given
$490K
Bertha and John Garabedian Charitable
Dallas, TX
The foundation supports education, children’s healthcare, legal advocacy, and other charitable work, with its 2024 grants going to organizations in California. Its 77 grants averaged about $7,400, though awards ranged from $8,750 to $30,000 among the listed recipients. It accepts letters of inquiry; applications are sent to selected prospects.
Assets
$1.7M
Grants
77
Total Given
$571K
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Mountain View, CA
Silicon Valley Community Foundation funds work in areas such as housing, economic security, education, health, the environment, arts and culture, and civic engagement, with Community Action Grants supporting local, community-led organizations in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $51,716, though amounts varied widely; applications depend on the program, and SVCF states that it does not accept unsolicited proposals for advised funds.
Assets
$12.3B
Grants
3,576
Total Given
$3.2B
California Community Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
The California Community Foundation supports nonprofits through discretionary and donor-directed grants, with discretionary priorities including education, health, housing and immigration, alongside other areas such as arts, civic engagement and economic opportunity. Its 2025 grants had a median of $50,000, and its work is focused on Los Angeles County; prospective discretionary applicants are asked to contact the relevant program officer before submitting a letter of intent.
Assets
$2.3B
Grants
2,174
Total Given
$326.6M
More similar funders
More Funders in California
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from The Harry M Ermoian Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Harry M Ermoian Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?