Z Victor & Marion V Paparigian
Z Victor & Marion V Paparigian is a private foundation, based in Big Bear Lake, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $57K. Net investment income was $378K.
Z Victor & Marion V Paparigian at a glance
In short: Z Victor & Marion V Paparigian gave $57K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $57,498
- +249.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +250.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,214
- -0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,809,807
- +22.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Z Victor & Marion V Paparigian funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Western Diocese of Armenian Church ($29K). Together the top 7 received $57K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Z Victor & Marion V Paparigian gives
- Giving grew 108% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% of 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2024) to $57K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Diocese of Armenian Church Burbank, CA | Non Profit Organization | $29,183 |
| St Andrew Armenian Church Cupertino, CA | Non Profit Organization | $15,775 |
| American University of Armenia Oakland, CA | Non Profit Organization | $3,000 |
| Armenian General Benevolent Union New York, NY | Non Profit Organization | $2,500 |
| Armenian Tree Project Woburn, MA | Non Profit Organization | $2,500 |
| Epostle Burbank, CA | Non Profit Organization | $2,500 |
| Armenian Eyecare Project Glendora, CA | Non Profit Organization | $2,040 |
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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 | $1,809,807 | $433,904 | $107,061 | $57,498 | 7 | $88,396 | $377,945 | $83,233 |
| 2024 | $1,482,964 | $86,173 | $81,234 | $16,433 | 2 | $65,195 | $70,134 | $83,157 |
| 2023 | $1,478,025 | $-1,982 | $95,434 | $27,515 | 4 | $78,616 | $36,541 | $78,999 |
| 2022 | $1,551,065 | $15,776 | $83,985 | $27,700 | 5 | $72,787 | $37,597 | $84,204 |
| 2021 | $1,619,274 | $105,768 | $98,841 | $37,300 | 7 | $83,861 | $90,788 | $89,005 |
| 2020 | $1,612,347 | $46,257 | $101,763 | $36,000 | 2 | — | $37,370 | $87,240 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Z Victor & Marion V Paparigian reported a distributable amount of $83K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Z Victor & Marion V Paparigian is led by Zaven V. Paparigian, President on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Zaven V. Paparigian
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Vivian Moutafian
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Zabelle L. Crosson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Zari Semerdjian
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $5K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to Zari Semerdjian (Vice President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Z Victor & Marion V Paparigian
How much does Z Victor & Marion V Paparigian give each year?
Z Victor & Marion V Paparigian gave $57K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $16K across 2 grants.
What is Z Victor & Marion V Paparigian's typical grant size?
Z Victor & Marion V Paparigian's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $8,214, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Z Victor & Marion V Paparigian give grants?
Z Victor & Marion V Paparigian gives mostly in California: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Burbank, CA (2 grants).
Does Z Victor & Marion V Paparigian give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Z Victor & Marion V Paparigian's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Non Profit Organization" (7 grants).
Who are Z Victor & Marion V Paparigian's largest grantees?
Z Victor & Marion V Paparigian's largest 2025 grantees include Western Diocese of Armenian Church ($29,183), St Andrew Armenian Church ($15,775) and American University of Armenia ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Z Victor & Marion V Paparigian?
Z Victor & Marion V Paparigian reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $88K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $83K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Z Victor & Marion V Paparigian's EIN?
Z Victor & Marion V Paparigian's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0468904. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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