The Ralph Ermoian Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Ralph Ermoian Foundation is a private foundation in Fresno, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $168,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $108,000. 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$168,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$108,000
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $149,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $155,000 | 4 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $149,000 | 4 | $3.7 million |
| 2025 | $168,000 | 4 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
The Ralph Ermoian 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 The Ralph Ermoian Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $128,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCSF Foundation | The UCSF Foundation is responsible for maintaining excellence in academic, research, and clinical care, as government appropriations have diminished over time. | $108,000 |
| NPH USA | NPH USA is dedicated to improving the lives of orphaned, abandoned and disadvantaged children through the support of the Nuestros PequeC1os Hermanos (NPH, Spanish for "Our Little Brothers and Sisters") network of homes in Latin America and the Caribbean. | $40,000 |
| San Joaquin Valley Town Hall | The San Joaquin Valley Town Hall was established to boost intellectual and cultural life by providing a venue for "thinking adults to become better informed." | $10,000 |
| CSU Fresno Foundation | The CSU Fresno Foundation is responsible for grant and contract administration, gift and donation management, oversight of foundation investments, and fiscal agent of trust accounts to support university programs. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ralph P Ermoian
- Dr Raymond S Doumanian
- Ben Krikorian
- Kevin M Murphy
Questions people ask
Does The Ralph Ermoian Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ralph Ermoian Foundation give?
$168,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Ralph Ermoian Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ralph P Ermoian (Ceo), Dr Raymond S Doumanian (CFO & Secretary), Ben Krikorian (Director) and Kevin M Murphy (Director).
What does The Ralph Ermoian Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.