Dickranian Foundation
Accepts applications
Dickranian Foundation is a private foundation in Beverly Hills, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $105,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 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$105,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees91%
Giving in 2025 was down from $150,000 the year before.
91% 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 | $88,000 | 11 | $0 |
| 2024 | $150,000 | 7 | $0 |
| 2025 | $105,000 | 11 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Dickranian Foundation Cynthia Noria 451 N Canon Drive 8, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (310) 442-1137 |
| What to submit | Letter request |
| Restrictions | Management decision |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $80,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AGBU Merdinian School | General operations | $25,000 |
| Armenian American Museum and Cultural Center | General operations | $15,000 |
| Armenian National Committee of America | General operations | $10,000 |
| Western Diocese Armenian Church | General operations | $10,000 |
| Armenian Assembly of America | General operations | $10,000 |
| Armenian Wounded Heroes Fund | General operations | $10,000 |
| Creative Armenia | General operations | $5,000 |
| FAST Foundation of Armenian Science Tech | General operations | $5,000 |
| TUMO Center for Creative Technologies | General operations | $5,000 |
| Paros Foundation | General operations | $5,000 |
| ACF Kitsinian Youth Center | General operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Madeline Karabian
- Cynthia Norian
- John Norian
Questions people ask
Does Dickranian Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Dickranian Foundation give?
$105,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Dickranian Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Madeline Karabian (Secretary), Cynthia Norian (President) and John Norian (Treasurer).