K Arakelian Foundation
Preselected recipients only
K Arakelian Foundation is a private foundation in Pacifica, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,000 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$50,000
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was down from $60,000 the year before.
19% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $58,000 | 46 | $0 |
| 2024 | $60,000 | 46 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $50,000 | 41 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
K Arakelian Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What K Arakelian Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 27 | $34,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $5,500 |
| New York | 3 | $3,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ABC Recovery Center | Health | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | Health | $3,000 |
| California Armenian Home | Welfare | $3,000 |
| World Food Program USA | Welfare | $2,500 |
| Individual | Other | $2,000 |
| Poverello House | Welfare | $2,000 |
| Project Open Hand | Welfare | $2,000 |
| Mills Peninsula Hospital Foundation | Health | $2,000 |
| Central CA Food Bank | Welfare | $1,500 |
| Individual | Welfare | $1,500 |
| SF-Marin Food Bank | Welfare | $1,500 |
| Ararat Armenian Cemetery Association | Other | $1,000 |
| Community Health System Office of Philan | Health | $1,000 |
| American Heart Association | Health | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Welfare | $1,000 |
| California State Parks Foundation | Other | $1,000 |
| Glaucoma Research Foundation | Health | $1,000 |
| Golden Gate Natl Parks Conservancy | Other | $1,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | Health | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Health | $1,000 |
| Individual | Welfare | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research | Health | $1,000 |
| St Labre Indian School | Education | $1,000 |
| KQED Inc | Other | $1,000 |
| American Diabetes Association | Health | $1,000 |
| Pacifica Resource Center | Welfare | $1,000 |
| Lucile Parkard Fnd for Children's H | Welfare | $1,000 |
| San Mateo County Health Foundation | Health | $1,000 |
| Scripps Health Foundation | Health | $1,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation | Health | $500 |
| Disabled American Veterans | Health | $500 |
| Individual | Health | $500 |
| Fresno Historial Society | Education | $500 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America PVA | Health | $500 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | Other | $500 |
| March of Dimes | Health | $500 |
| Individual | Other purposes | $500 |
| Macular Degeneration Research | Health | $500 |
| Peninsula Humane Society | Welfare | $500 |
| San Joaquin River Prkwy Cons | Welfare | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Caroline Arakelian
- Patricia Arakelian
- Rebecca Arakelian
- Barbara Bickel
- Diane Martin
- John Martin
Questions people ask
Does K Arakelian Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does K Arakelian Foundation give?
$50,000 in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs K Arakelian Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Caroline Arakelian (Pres./Manager), Patricia Arakelian (Secretary), Rebecca Arakelian (Vice President) and Barbara Bickel (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does K Arakelian Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, food and hunger and environment and conservation.