The Jirair S and Elizabeth Hovnanian Family
The Jirair S and Elizabeth Hovnanian Family is a private foundation based in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including Armenian heritage and church organizations, arts and youth-serving organizations, and other nonprofits.
The Jirair S and Elizabeth Hovnanian Family at a glance
In short: The Jirair S and Elizabeth Hovnanian Family gave $384K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $383,600
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +30.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $29,508
- -22.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $23,000
- Total assets
- $6,780,172
- +5.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Jirair S and Elizabeth Hovnanian Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 900 Birchfield Drive, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
Phone: (215) 665-8870
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jirair S and Elizabeth Hovnanian Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Armenian Heritage Foundation of Philadelphia ($100K). Together the top 10 received $375K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 63 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania (57% of grant dollars), California (14%), New York (12%), New Jersey (12%), and Texas (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Jirair S and Elizabeth Hovnanian Family open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $16K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 77% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 83% 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 (2018–2025). 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 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $292K (2020) to $1.1M (2023). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $384K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Armenian Heritage Foundation of Philadelphia Bala Cynwyd, PA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Holy Trinity Armenian Church North Hollywood, CA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| St Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Apostolic Ch Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Armenian Sisters Academy Radnor, PA | Unrestricted | $44,500 |
| Grounds for Scultpure Hamilton, NJ | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Armenian Church Endowment Fund Inc New York, NY | Unrestrcited | $30,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $23,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Irving, TX | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Therapists for America Inc Great Neck, NY | Unrestricted | $17,500 |
| Perkins Center for Arts Moorestown, NJ | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
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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 | $6,780,172 | $875,628 | $516,409 | $383,600 | 13 | $383,600 | $758,548 | $462,354 |
| 2024 | $6,420,953 | $1,138,594 | $509,133 | $381,800 | 10 | $381,800 | $1,033,468 | $384,068 |
| 2023 | $5,791,492 | $682,108 | $1,197,031 | $1,077,700 | 12 | $1,077,700 | $575,277 | $402,010 |
| 2022 | $6,306,415 | $236,417 | $644,973 | $499,586 | 13 | $499,586 | $117,194 | $480,863 |
| 2021 | $6,802,897 | $1,895,998 | $558,711 | $421,000 | 15 | — | $478,442 | $485,051 |
| 2020 | $5,449,482 | $670,084 | $387,662 | $292,153 | 9 | — | $66,898 | $325,997 |
| 2018 | $5,532,977 | $371,229 | $379,787 | $303,040 | 10 | — | $295,201 | $297,186 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Jirair S and Elizabeth Hovnanian Family reported a distributable amount of $462K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, the Armenian Heritage Foundation of Philadelphia says its mission is to educate the public about Armenian history, culture, and heritage, including commemorating the Armenian Genocide. The Armenian Church Endowment Fund says it provides financial support to the Diocese, parishes, and related entities of the Armenian Apostolic Church. Other grantees describe work that includes youth scouting, collecting gifts for children in a pediatric unit, and supporting young people with personal, financial, or health needs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $383,600. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $100,000, with a median of $23,000. Major grants included $100,000 to the Armenian Heritage Foundation of Philadelphia, $50,000 each to Holy Trinity Armenian Church and St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Apostolic Church, and $44,500 to Armenian Sisters Academy. Other recipients included Grounds for Sculpture ($30,000), Armenian Church Endowment Fund Inc. ($30,000), Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia ($23,000), Boy Scouts of America ($20,000), and Therapists for America Inc. ($17,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stephan Hovnanian, Peter J Hovnanian, and Jake Der Hagopian as trustees.
The Jirair S and Elizabeth Hovnanian Family's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peter J. Hovnanian
Trustee
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Stephan Hovnanian
Trustee
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Jake Der Hagopian
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 Jirair S and Elizabeth Hovnanian Family
How much does The Jirair S and Elizabeth Hovnanian Family give each year?
The Jirair S and Elizabeth Hovnanian Family gave $384K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $382K across 10 grants.
What is The Jirair S and Elizabeth Hovnanian Family's typical grant size?
The Jirair S and Elizabeth Hovnanian Family's median grant in 2025 was $23,000, and its average grant was $29,508, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jirair S and Elizabeth Hovnanian Family that year got $16K on average.
Where does The Jirair S and Elizabeth Hovnanian Family give grants?
The Jirair S and Elizabeth Hovnanian Family gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (14%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does The Jirair S and Elizabeth Hovnanian Family give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of The Jirair S and Elizabeth Hovnanian Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Jirair S and Elizabeth Hovnanian Family's largest grantees?
The Jirair S and Elizabeth Hovnanian Family's largest 2025 grantees include Armenian Heritage Foundation of Philadelphia ($100,000), Holy Trinity Armenian Church ($50,000) and St Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Apostolic Ch ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Jirair S and Elizabeth Hovnanian Family?
The Jirair S and Elizabeth Hovnanian Family reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $384K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $462K (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 Jirair S and Elizabeth Hovnanian Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jirair S and Elizabeth Hovnanian Family?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Jirair S and Elizabeth Hovnanian Family's EIN?
The Jirair S and Elizabeth Hovnanian Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3630232. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Does The Jirair S and Elizabeth Hovnanian Family 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.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS May 15, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 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 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2025
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