Western Diocese Endowment Fund Inc
The purpose of the Western Diocese Endowment Fund, Inc. is to support the activities of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church of North America by providing ongoing financial support to various churches and religious activities of the Western Diocese
Western Diocese Endowment Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Western Diocese Endowment Fund Inc gave $2.9M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $572K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,857,751
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $571,550
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $101,654
- Total assets
- $82,307,615
- +11.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Western Diocese Endowment Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Western Diocese Armenian Church ($1.5M). Together the top 5 received $2.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 10 grants of 23 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Western Diocese Endowment Fund Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.2M (2020) to $2.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $2.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Diocese Armenian Church Burbank, CA | Further religious purposes | $1,490,891 |
| St John Armenian Church San Francisco, CA | Further religious purposes | $1,244,789 |
| St Gregory A&M Hovsepian Sch Pasadena, CA | Further religious/education purpose | $101,654 |
| St SahagMesrob Churc Reedley, CA | Further religious purposes | $13,666 |
| St Andrew Church Cupertino, CA | Further religious purposes | $6,751 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $82,307,615 | $3,443,818 | $3,150,526 | $2,857,751 | 5 | $3,137,064 |
| 2024 | $74,126,012 | $2,820,837 | $2,849,296 | $2,653,764 | 5 | $2,635,603 |
| 2023 | $69,281,381 | $9,548,241 | $2,908,359 | $2,630,266 | 5 | $9,308,821 |
| 2022 | $62,523,635 | $-8,914,179 | $2,932,171 | $2,513,435 | 4 | $-10,828,581 |
| 2021 | $74,278,534 | $10,721,385 | $2,876,458 | $2,418,800 | 4 | $9,571,735 |
| 2020 | $66,188,317 | $10,858,375 | $2,562,075 | $2,178,853 | 4 | $8,278,127 |
About Western Diocese Endowment Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Western Diocese Endowment Fund Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Fresno, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $82.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $2.9M. Net investment income was $3.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Western Diocese Endowment Fund Inc is led by Archbishop Hovnan Derderian, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 16 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Archbishop Hovnan Derderian
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Varoujan Altebarmakian MD
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Keligian
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Derik Ghookasian
Assistant Treasurer
Advisor → Assistant Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jack Kalaydjian
Advisor
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Tajirian
Advisor
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joseph Kanimian
Advisor
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lisa Kalustian
Advisor
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Mushegain
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Yuriy Akopyan
Advisor
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Harout Deramerian
Treasurer
Advisor → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Artin Knadjian
Advisor
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Razmig Der-Tavitian
Advisor
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Shant Krikorian
Advisor
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Stephen Hampar
Advisor
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Ara Yerganian
Advisor
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Zaven Akian (2020–2024) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Vartan Nazerian (2023–2024) — Advisor
- Former: Antranik Zorayan (2020–2022) — Advisor
- Former: David Mgrublian (2020–2022) — Advisor
- Former: John Yaldezian II (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Sinan Sinanian (2020–2022) — Advisor
- Former: Ara Der Sarkissian (2022) — Advisor
- Former: Armen Hampar (2020) — Advisor
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 Western Diocese Endowment Fund Inc
How much does Western Diocese Endowment Fund Inc give each year?
Western Diocese Endowment Fund Inc gave $2.9M across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.7M across 5 grants.
What is Western Diocese Endowment Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Western Diocese Endowment Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $101,654, and its average grant was $571,550, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Western Diocese Endowment Fund Inc give grants?
Western Diocese Endowment Fund Inc gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Western Diocese Endowment Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Western Diocese Endowment Fund Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Further religious purposes" (4 grants).
Who are Western Diocese Endowment Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Western Diocese Endowment Fund Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Western Diocese Armenian Church ($1,490,891), St John Armenian Church ($1,244,789) and St Gregory A&M Hovsepian Sch ($101,654), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Western Diocese Endowment Fund Inc?
Western Diocese Endowment Fund Inc reported $82.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.4M.
What is Western Diocese Endowment Fund Inc?
Western Diocese Endowment Fund Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Fresno, CA. It holds $82.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Western Diocese Endowment Fund Inc's EIN?
Western Diocese Endowment Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1971117. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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