TF Educational Foundation
Preselected recipients only
TF Educational Foundation is a private foundation in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $1.3 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$15.4 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.4 million the year before.
17% of its 2024 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 | $2.4 million | 13 | $17.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 12 | $15.4 million |
How to apply
TF Educational 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 TF Educational Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $3.3 million |
| New York | 1 | $175,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $80,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American University of Armenia | General operating support | $1.3 million |
| Torrance Memorial Med Ctr Health Care Fdn | General operating support | $1.0 million |
| Western Diocese of the Armenian Church | General operating support | $955,000 |
| Armenian General Benevolent Union | General operating support | $175,000 |
| Armenian Missionary Association of America | General operating support | $80,000 |
| Arpa Foundation for Film Music and Arts | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Central High School Alumni Association | General operating support | $10,000 |
| United Armenian congregational Church | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Nor Or Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Lark Musical Society | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Knights of Vartan Charitable Fund | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Saint Peter Armenian Apostolic Church | General operating support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerald Turpanjian
- Patricia Turpanjian
- Lori Muncherian
- Gary Turpanjian
- Deanna Nazarian
- Paul Turpanjian
Questions people ask
Does TF Educational Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does TF Educational Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs TF Educational Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gerald Turpanjian (Director, President), Patricia Turpanjian (Director, Vice-President), Lori Muncherian (Director, Secretary, President) and Gary Turpanjian (Director, CFO) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does TF Educational Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.