The Shirvanian Family Foundation
The Shirvanian Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Newport Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $68K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $159K. Net investment income was $177K.
The Shirvanian Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Shirvanian Family Foundation gave $159K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $159,000
- -40.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,875
- -33.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,500
- Total assets
- $68,025
- +0.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Shirvanian Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Mary's Armenian Apostolic Church ($50K). Together the top 8 received $159K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 50 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Shirvanian Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $116K (2020) to $407K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $159K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Armenian Apostolic Church Costa Mesa, CA | Support for Religion and Education. | $50,000 |
| Younglife West LA Colorado Springs, CO | No Specific Restrictions | $50,000 |
| Armenian Relief and Development Ass Pasadena, CA | No Specific Restrictions. | $30,000 |
| The Epoch Times Orange County Irvine, CA | No Specific Restrictions. | $25,000 |
| St Mary's Richard Tufenkian Prescho Glendale, CA | Support for Religion and Education. | $2,000 |
| Edward Hosharian Foundation Montebello, CA | No Specific Restrictions. | $1,000 |
| Armenian Educational Fund Glendale, CA | No Specific Restrictions. | $500 |
| JDRF Hagerstown, MD | No Specific Restrictions. | $500 |
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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 | $68,025 | $164,275 | $163,952 | $159,000 | 8 | $159,000 | $176,621 | $3,226 |
| 2023 | $67,702 | $231,297 | $272,935 | $267,500 | 9 | $267,500 | $142,955 | $1,366 |
| 2022 | $109,340 | $451,493 | $408,687 | $406,500 | 8 | $407,551 | $322,983 | $731 |
| 2021 | $66,534 | $137,776 | $148,612 | $146,900 | 12 | $146,931 | $102,068 | $7,785 |
| 2020 | $77,370 | $19,055 | $117,236 | $116,100 | 13 | — | $18,905 | $10,206 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Shirvanian Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Shirvanian Family Foundation is led by Kosti Shirvanian, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kosti Shirvanian
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Linda Shirvanian
Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Shirvanian Family Foundation
How much does The Shirvanian Family Foundation give each year?
The Shirvanian Family Foundation gave $159K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $268K across 9 grants.
What is The Shirvanian Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Shirvanian Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $13,500, and its average grant was $19,875, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Shirvanian Family Foundation give grants?
The Shirvanian Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were Glendale, CA (2 grants).
Does The Shirvanian Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Shirvanian Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "No Specific Restrictions" (6 grants).
Who are The Shirvanian Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Shirvanian Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Mary's Armenian Apostolic Church ($50,000), Younglife West LA ($50,000) and Armenian Relief and Development Ass ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Shirvanian Family Foundation?
The Shirvanian Family Foundation reported $68K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $159K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Shirvanian Family Foundation's EIN?
The Shirvanian Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4595268. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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