The Watche and Tamar Manoukian
The Watche and Tamar Manoukian is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.3M in total assets.
The Watche and Tamar Manoukian at a glance
- Total assets
- $8,266,599
- -0.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $5,000
- -36.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Watche and Tamar Manoukian funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNICEF US Fund New York, NY | Children Fund | $250,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,266,599 | — | $5,000 | — | — | $394,564 |
| 2023 | $8,271,599 | — | $7,908 | — | — | $394,564 |
| 2022 | $8,279,507 | $318,012 | $49,956 | — | — | $400,573 |
| 2021 | $8,011,451 | — | $13,445 | — | — | $394,564 |
| 2020 | $8,024,896 | $250,000 | $263,798 | $250,000 | 1 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Watche and Tamar Manoukian reported a distributable amount of $395K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Watche and Tamar Manoukian is led by Thomas C. Bonner, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas C. Bonner
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tamar Manoukian
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Press
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
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 Watche and Tamar Manoukian
How large is The Watche and Tamar Manoukian?
The Watche and Tamar Manoukian reported $8.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Watche and Tamar Manoukian operate?
The Watche and Tamar Manoukian has awarded grants in New York.
How much is The Watche and Tamar Manoukian required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Watche and Tamar Manoukian reported a distributable amount of $395K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Watche and Tamar Manoukian's EIN?
The Watche and Tamar Manoukian's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1528655. 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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