The Saroyan Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Saroyan Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Palos Verdes Estates, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $94,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $12,000. 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$94,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $89,050 the year before.
8% 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 | $80,500 | 26 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $89,050 | 28 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $94,000 | 26 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
The Saroyan Family Charitable 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 Saroyan Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $54,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $8,000 |
| New York | 2 | $8,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $3,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $3,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loloma Foundation | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Alzheimer's Los Angeles | Charitable | $10,000 |
| La Regional Food Bank | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities USA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Chandler School | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Tulane University School of Medicine | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Fdn | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Christian Appalchian Proj | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Eblen Charities | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Ararat Home | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Howard Jarvis TPF | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Landmark Legal Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Los Angeles Mission | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Pacific Research Institute | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Save the Children | Charitable | $2,000 |
| California Rifle & Pistol Association Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Federation for American Immigration Reform | Charitable | $1,000 |
| National Right to Work Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Kusc | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Mark Saroyan MD
- John Stephen Saroyan
- Jacob James Saroyan
Questions people ask
Does The Saroyan Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Saroyan Family Charitable Foundation give?
$94,000 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs The Saroyan Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Mark Saroyan MD (Director and President), John Stephen Saroyan (Director and Treasurer) and Jacob James Saroyan (Director).
What does The Saroyan Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and education.