The Saroyan Family Charitable Foundation
The Saroyan Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Palos Verdes Estates, California. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2025 filing states that it was created for philanthropic purposes and will make qualifying distributions to organizations with religious, charitable, scientific, literary, educational, or specified child- and animal-protection purposes.
The Saroyan Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Saroyan Family Charitable Foundation gave $94K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in California. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $94,000
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- -7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,615
- +13.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $1,816,771
- +53.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (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 Saroyan Family Charitable Foundation
- 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: 801 Paseo Del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90275
Phone: (310) 541-6818
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Saroyan Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Loloma Foundation ($12K). Together the top 10 received $64K.
Grant Size Distribution
133 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 133 grants of 133 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, California received 57% of grant dollars. Other leading recipient states were Virginia and New York, each with 9%, Louisiana with 5%, and Kansas with 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Saroyan Family Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 26 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 292% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2020) to $94K (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $94K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loloma Foundation San Diego, CA | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Alzheimer's Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| La Regional Food Bank Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities USA Alexandria, VA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Chandler School Pasadena, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans, LA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Fdn Staten Island, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Topeka, KS | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Christian Appalchian Proj Paintsville, KY | Charitable | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,816,771 | $741,260 | $105,978 | $94,000 | 26 | $94,000 | $741,260 | $32,210 |
| 2024 | $1,181,489 | $150,189 | $106,940 | $89,050 | 28 | $89,050 | $150,189 | $34,305 |
| 2023 | $1,138,240 | $36,110 | $96,989 | $80,500 | 26 | $80,500 | $36,110 | $30,695 |
| 2022 | $1,199,119 | $138,177 | $107,989 | $92,100 | 24 | $92,100 | $124,241 | $31,785 |
| 2021 | $1,168,931 | $401,538 | $95,923 | $78,700 | 29 | $78,700 | $102,215 | $52,775 |
| 2020 | $863,316 | $200,245 | $56,652 | $44,000 | 11 | — | $85,861 | $46,902 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Saroyan Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its purpose as philanthropic and says it will make qualifying distributions to organizations organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.
The grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the range of organizations supported. Loloma Foundation describes its mission as providing medical care and medical education in the Pacific Islands. Union Rescue Mission says it assists people experiencing homelessness with services including food, shelter, medical care, recovery programs, transitional housing, education, and job training. The Chandler School describes its mission as providing a challenging education in a nurturing, balanced, and diverse environment. Eblen Charities says it provides aid and support to people and families living with illness, injury, or disability, as well as others in need.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $94,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $12,000, with a median of $2,750. The largest awards included $12,000 to Loloma Foundation; $10,000 each to Alzheimer’s Los Angeles and LA Regional Food Bank; and $5,000 each to Catholic Charities USA, The Chandler School, Tulane University School of Medicine, Tunnels to Towers Foundation, and Union Rescue Mission.
Other reported 2025 grants included $4,000 to Wounded Warrior Project and $3,000 each to Christian Appalachian Project, Doctors Without Borders USA, and Eblen Charities. Additional grantees included Los Angeles Mission, Pacific Legal Foundation, and Judicial Watch, each receiving $2,000, and Federation for American Immigration Reform, which received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard Mark Saroyan MD as director and president, John Stephen Saroyan as director and treasurer, and Jacob James Saroyan as director.
The Saroyan Family Charitable Foundation is led by Richard Mark Saroyan MD, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Mark Saroyan MD
Director & President
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacob James Saroyan
Director
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Stephen Saroyan
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
12 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 Saroyan Family Charitable Foundation
How much does The Saroyan Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Saroyan Family Charitable Foundation gave $94K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $89K across 28 grants.
What is The Saroyan Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Saroyan Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,750, and its average grant was $3,615, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Saroyan Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Saroyan Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in California: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (9%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (6 grants), Pasadena, CA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Saroyan Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on The Saroyan Family Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (26 grants).
Who are The Saroyan Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Saroyan Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Loloma Foundation ($12,000), Alzheimer's Los Angeles ($10,000) and La Regional Food Bank ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Saroyan Family Charitable Foundation?
The Saroyan Family Charitable Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $94K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Saroyan Family Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its purpose as philanthropic and says it will make qualifying distributions to organizations organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Saroyan Family Charitable Foundation?
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 Saroyan Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Saroyan Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4029708. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Saroyan Family Charitable Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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