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MJ Marderosian Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Fowler, California · EIN 814929896

MJ Marderosian Family Foundation is a private foundation in Fowler, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1,500 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $1,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $1,600 the year before.

50% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$10,0001$11,747
2024$1,6003$10,122
2025$1,5002$8,597

How to apply

MJ Marderosian Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What MJ Marderosian Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$1,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
St Gregory Armenian Church
Fowler, CA
Donation$1,000
Holy Spirit Church
Fresno, CA
Donation$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does MJ Marderosian Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does MJ Marderosian Family Foundation give?

$1,500 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $750.

Who runs MJ Marderosian Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Martin J Marderosian (President &), Michelle A Marderosian (Secretary &), Chelsey Marderosian Skooglund (Director) and Thomas Marderosian (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.

What does MJ Marderosian Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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