United Armenian Charities Inc
United Armenian Charities Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 grants supported organizations and projects connected with Armenian relief, church activities, education, culture, health, and community services.
United Armenian Charities Inc at a glance
In short: United Armenian Charities Inc gave $1.7M across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $62K), mostly in New York. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,747,500
- +1.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $62,411
- -24.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $28,866,042
- +1.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (8 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Armenian Charities Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing lists Diane Rispoli as the contact, specifies no application form or materials, and states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Diane Rispoli
Mailing address: 173 Canal Street 4Th Floor, New York, NY 10013
Phone: (908) 451-9923
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Armenian Charities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Diocese of the Armenian Church ($467K across 5 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
179 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 119 grants of 179 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were New York (66%), California (22%), Washington, DC (6%), Virginia (2%), and New Jersey (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Armenian Charities Inc open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 22 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $113K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $42K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.5M (2020) to $1.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fund for Armenian Relief Inc New York, NY | Ansef, cme, g-tech, homeless children's center & nor nork soup kitchen | $345,000 |
| Diocese of the Armenian Church New York, NY | Repairs to Diocese Roof | $250,000 |
| USC Shoah Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Armenian Genocide Education Program | $250,000 |
| Diocese of the Armenian Church New York, NY | 2024 annual appeal, acyoa armenia service, acyoa mission trip, acyoa national fall retreat, concert serties at st. Vartan cathedral, director of development, and summer camp scholarships, hye camp & st. Vartan camp. | $188,500 |
| Armenian Assembly of America Inc Washington, DC | Space Design and Buildout, Equipment Purchases | $100,000 |
| Fund for Armenian Relief Inc New York, NY | Humanitarian aid to farfor the refugee crisis in armenia | $100,000 |
| Paros Foundation Beverly Hills, CA | Debi arach children's center, gyumrighoghanj children's center, nor norkparos housing, after-school & vocational center. Gyumri, armenia | $100,000 |
| Armenian Church Endowment Fund New York, NY | Matching Gift for Clergy Retirement Program | $84,000 |
| Agbu New York, NY | Agbu Women Entrepreneurs Program | $50,000 |
| St Nersess Armenian Seminary Armonk, NY | Requesting support to help cover the costs of the 2024-2025 operating budget, for educating seminarians for future service in the armenian church. | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,866,042 | $2,307,401 | $2,077,395 | $1,747,500 | 28 | $1,793,143 | $2,080,596 | $1,751,770 |
| 2023 | $28,579,997 | $2,302,597 | $2,035,112 | $1,730,740 | 21 | $1,805,149 | $2,075,916 | $1,662,248 |
| 2022 | $28,340,316 | $1,529,640 | $1,941,256 | $1,640,309 | 44 | $1,696,728 | $1,320,027 | $1,692,536 |
| 2021 | $28,784,006 | $2,561,856 | $2,016,614 | $1,542,943 | 45 | $1,582,072 | $2,172,402 | $1,819,889 |
| 2020 | $28,136,409 | $839,703 | $1,957,220 | $1,540,994 | 41 | — | $706,568 | $1,599,047 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, United Armenian Charities Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.8M for 2024 — 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 is provided. The 2024 grants show support for a range of activities, including humanitarian aid, Armenian genocide education, church repairs and programs, children’s centers, medical care, and vocational programs.
Some supported organizations describe their own missions in these areas. Fund for Armenian Relief says it works to support people in Armenia and to develop an equitable, sustainable, and resilient Armenian homeland. The Armenian Assembly of America describes its purposes as humanitarian assistance for Armenia and Armenians worldwide and public education about Armenian culture, history, and human rights. St. Nersess Armenian Seminary describes itself as a religious educational institution training people for service and ministry in the Armenian Church.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $1,747,500. Awards ranged from $1,500 to $345,000, with a median grant of $22,500.
The largest reported grants included $345,000 to Fund for Armenian Relief for programs including ANSEF, CME, a homeless children’s center, and Nor Nork Soup Kitchen; $250,000 to the Diocese of the Armenian Church for roof repairs; and $250,000 to USC Shoah Foundation for an Armenian Genocide education program. Other grants included $100,000 to the Armenian Assembly of America for space design and buildout and equipment, and $100,000 to Fund for Armenian Relief for humanitarian aid related to the refugee crisis in Armenia.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Melanie Dadourian, Stephen Dadourian, and Heather Weber as trustees.
United Armenian Charities Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Heather Weber
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Dadourian
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Dadourian
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 United Armenian Charities Inc
How much does United Armenian Charities Inc give each year?
United Armenian Charities Inc gave $1.7M across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 21 grants.
What is United Armenian Charities Inc's typical grant size?
United Armenian Charities Inc's median grant in 2024 was $22,500, and its average grant was $62,411, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Armenian Charities Inc that year got $20K on average.
Where does United Armenian Charities Inc give grants?
United Armenian Charities Inc gives mostly in New York: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (22%) and District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (12 grants).
Does United Armenian Charities Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of United Armenian Charities Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are United Armenian Charities Inc's largest grantees?
United Armenian Charities Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Diocese of the Armenian Church ($467,000 across 5 grants), Fund for Armenian Relief Inc ($445,000 across 2 grants) and USC Shoah Foundation ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Armenian Charities Inc?
United Armenian Charities Inc reported $28.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does United Armenian Charities Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for a range of activities, including humanitarian aid, Armenian genocide education, church repairs and programs, children’s centers, medical care, and vocational programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Armenian Charities Inc?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is United Armenian Charities Inc's EIN?
United Armenian Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6125023. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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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Grantable. (2026). United Armenian Charities Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/united-armenian-charities-inc-morg_820d5bdc835148d19318b1d61cbb26d7
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