Apkarian Foundation
Accepts applications
Apkarian Foundation is a private foundation in Irvine, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $47,622 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $4,039 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$47,622
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$4,039
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$9,585
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2025 was up from $43,982 the year before.
86% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $33,350 | 4 | $1,107 |
| 2024 | $43,982 | 7 | $3,230 |
| 2025 | $47,622 | 7 | $9,585 |
How to apply
| Contact | Vartkess Ara Apkarian 8 Locke Court, Irvine, CA 92617 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (949) 285-3639, apkarianfoundation@gmail.com |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Apkarian Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in California. It also paid $17,022 in 5 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $30,600 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Truth and Justice | Academic scholarship | $25,000 |
| Yerevan State University | Academic scholarship | $10,000 |
| Uc Irvine School of Law | Academic scholarhsip | $5,600 |
| The Hague Academy of International Law | Academic scholarhsip | $4,039 |
| Nova School of Law | Academic scholarship | $2,400 |
| European Law Students' Association | Academic scholarship | $404 |
| Resolve Academy | Academic scholarship | $179 |
Officers and trustees
- Vartkess Ara Apkarian
- Apkar Vania Apkarian
- Alice Batts Apkarian
- Arya Asdghig Jemal
Questions people ask
Does Apkarian Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Apkarian Foundation give?
$47,622 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $4,039.
Who runs Apkarian Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Vartkess Ara Apkarian (President), Apkar Vania Apkarian (Vice President), Alice Batts Apkarian (Treasurer) and Arya Asdghig Jemal (Director).
What does Apkarian Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.