Parnagian Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Parnagian Foundation is a private foundation in Fresno, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $21,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 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$21,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $0 | 0 | $265,654 |
| 2024 | $2,000 | 1 | $654,941 |
| 2025 | $21,000 | 8 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Parnagian 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 Parnagian Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $3,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fresno Chaffee Zoo | Donation | $5,000 |
| Children of Armenia Fund | Donation | $5,000 |
| American Kidney Fund | Donation | $3,500 |
| Young Life Armenia | Donation | $2,500 |
| Orran | Donation | $2,000 |
| Economic Opportunities Commission | EOC donation | $1,000 |
| Union Station Homeless Services | Donation | $1,000 |
| Lucille Packard Foundation for Children's Heath | Donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dennis Parnagian
- Philip Parnagian
- Randy Parnagian
- Ken Parnagian
Questions people ask
Does Parnagian Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Parnagian Foundation give?
$21,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Parnagian Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dennis Parnagian (Ceo), Philip Parnagian (Secretary), Randy Parnagian (Treasurer) and Ken Parnagian (Director).
What does Parnagian Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.