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Vahe and Lucie Foundation

Preselected recipients only Los Angeles, California · EIN 861575141

Vahe and Lucie Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $227,908 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $74,600 and the largest $91,403. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $182,100 the year before.

33% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$182,1004$3.3 million
2024$227,9083$3.2 million

How to apply

Vahe and Lucie 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 Vahe and Lucie Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas1$91,403
California1$74,600
New York1$61,905

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Tumo Foundation
Dallas, TX
To support tumo 3d scanning project which will capture culturally significant architecture and artifacts in the region.$91,403
Impact Hub of Armenia Inc
Los Angeles, CA
To make a positive impact, to help pave the way to a better future.$74,600
Children of Armenia Fund
New York, NY
To provide education, healthcare and socio-economic initiatives aimed at providing rural communities with resources and tools needed to thrive.$61,905

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Vahe and Lucie Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Vahe and Lucie Foundation give?

$227,908 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $74,600.

Who runs Vahe and Lucie Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Vram Minassian (Director).

What does Vahe and Lucie Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, community development and education.

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