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The Megerdichian Foundation

Preselected recipients only Encino, California · EIN 870938765

The Megerdichian Foundation is a private foundation in Encino, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $4,316 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $4,316 and the largest $4,316. 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 $12,348 the year before.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2021$00$81,544
2022$2,1081$68,418
2023$5,9571$63,325
2024$12,3481$53,350
2025$4,3161$52,389

How to apply

The Megerdichian 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 The Megerdichian Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California1$4,316

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Various
Encino, CA
Financial assistance awarded to women battling cancer$4,316

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Megerdichian Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Megerdichian Foundation give?

$4,316 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $4,316.

Who runs The Megerdichian Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Elsa Megerdichian (President) and Gagik Megerdichian (Treasurer).

What does The Megerdichian Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health.

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