The Vahik & Alice Petrossian Foundation
The Vahik & Alice Petrossian Foundation is a private foundation based in Glendale, California. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations, including Armenian education, social-service, medical, and science- and technology-related organizations.
The Vahik & Alice Petrossian Foundation at a glance
In short: The Vahik & Alice Petrossian Foundation gave $102K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in California. 53% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $102,468
- -1.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,416
- -1.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $186,083
- +2.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (16 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Vahik & Alice Petrossian Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1547 Golf Club Drive, Glendale, CA 91206
Phone: (818) 956-0423
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Vahik & Alice Petrossian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Armenian Education Foundation ($17K). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 118 grants of 119 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 6% to Massachusetts, 6% to Texas, and 4% to New Jersey. The recipient state associated with another 29% is not specified. Listed recipients include organizations in Glendale and Los Angeles, California, and organizations in Armenia whose locations are not given.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Vahik & Alice Petrossian Foundation open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 16 of 30 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 37% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 149% 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 $36K (2021) to $112K (2020). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $102K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Armenian Education Foundation Glendale, CA | Social Services | $17,100 |
| Tufenkian Preschool Glendale, CA | Social Services | $11,000 |
| Diljian Int'l School of Armenia | Social Services | $10,000 |
| Dilijan Development Foundation | Social Services | $10,000 |
| Armenian International Women's Asso Watertown, MA | Social Services | $6,050 |
| TUMO Armenian Dallas, TX | Social Services | $6,036 |
| Hayordi Charitable Foundation | Social Services | $6,000 |
| Orran Benevolent Organization Los Angeles, CA | Social Services | $5,000 |
| Friends of Fast Mission Hills, CA | Social Services | $5,000 |
| Armenian Missionary Assoc of Americ Paramus, NJ | Social Services | $3,700 |
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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 | $186,083 | $317,811 | $108,588 | $102,468 | 30 | $105,332 | $94,307 | $70,806 |
| 2024 | $181,991 | $332,436 | $110,940 | $103,700 | 30 | $108,297 | $42,754 | $52,698 |
| 2023 | $196,822 | $256,918 | $107,271 | $93,200 | 25 | $104,260 | $10,347 | $40,195 |
| 2022 | $107,349 | $247,140 | $111,984 | $97,853 | 20 | $109,120 | $29,884 | $29,194 |
| 2021 | $124,316 | $204,914 | $38,147 | $35,695 | 14 | $35,695 | $6,296 | $21,978 |
| 2020 | $66,170 | $157,852 | $114,045 | $112,130 | 12 | — | $7,411 | $13,488 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Vahik & Alice Petrossian Foundation reported a distributable amount of $71K 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grant listings describe each grant’s purpose as “social services.” Recipients’ own mission statements illustrate the range of organizations supported: Friends of FAST says it works to foster scientific advancement in Armenia and beyond; the American University of Armenia says it supports the university’s educational and research activities; and the Armenian American Medical Society says it works to improve health services rendered to the Armenian community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $102,468. Grants ranged from $50 to $17,100, with a median of $2,000. Among its largest 2025 grants were $17,100 to Armenian Education Foundation, $11,000 to TufenKian Preschool, $10,000 each to Diljian Int’l School of Armenia and Dilijan Development Foundation, and $6,050 to Armenian International Women’s Association. Other notable grants included $6,036 to TUMO Armenian, $5,000 each to Orran Benevolent Organization and Friends of FAST, and $2,580 to American University of Armenia.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Vahak Petrossian as President, Alice Petrossian as Vice President, and Chris Petrossian and Shant Petrossian as Trustees.
The Vahik & Alice Petrossian Foundation is led by Vahak Petrossian, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Vahak Petrossian
President
Trustee & President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Petrossian
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shant Petrossian
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alice Petrossian
Vice President
Trustee & Vice President → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 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 Vahik & Alice Petrossian Foundation
How much does The Vahik & Alice Petrossian Foundation give each year?
The Vahik & Alice Petrossian Foundation gave $102K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $104K across 30 grants.
What is The Vahik & Alice Petrossian Foundation's typical grant size?
The Vahik & Alice Petrossian Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,416, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Vahik & Alice Petrossian Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Vahik & Alice Petrossian Foundation give grants?
The Vahik & Alice Petrossian Foundation gives mostly in California: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (6%) and Texas (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Glendale, CA (9 grants), Los Angeles, CA (2 grants), Fresno, CA (2 grants) and Santa Ana, CA (2 grants).
Does The Vahik & Alice Petrossian Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on The Vahik & Alice Petrossian Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Services" (30 grants).
Who are The Vahik & Alice Petrossian Foundation's largest grantees?
The Vahik & Alice Petrossian Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Armenian Education Foundation ($17,100), Tufenkian Preschool ($11,000) and Diljian Int'l School of Armenia ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Vahik & Alice Petrossian Foundation?
The Vahik & Alice Petrossian Foundation reported $186K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $105K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $71K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Vahik & Alice Petrossian Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grant listings describe each grant’s purpose as “social services.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Vahik & Alice Petrossian Foundation?
The foundation 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 Vahik & Alice Petrossian Foundation's EIN?
The Vahik & Alice Petrossian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6591272. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Vahik & Alice Petrossian Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
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