Armenia Empyrean Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Armenia Empyrean Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $285,600 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $110,000. 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$285,600
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $142,500 the year before.
53% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $98,866 | 7 | $2.5 million |
| 2023 | $142,500 | 10 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $285,600 | 17 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
Armenia Empyrean 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 Armenia Empyrean Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $211,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $39,400 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $21,100 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $4,100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vem USA Inc | Agronet Project and Educational Fund | $110,000 |
| Friends of Fast | AI Education Fund | $35,000 |
| Vem USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Armenian General Benevolent Union | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Yerazart Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Armenian International Womens Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,150 |
| American University of Armenia Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Armenian Assembly of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Armenian Assembly of America Inc | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| St Marys University of Minnesota | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Armenian Missionary Assoc of Amer Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,600 |
| St James Armenian Church | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Goals for Girls Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,100 |
| Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry Corp | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Stephens Armenian Apostolic Church of Greater B | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Holy Cross Armenian Church | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church of Greater | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Raffi Festekjian
- Nina Metrebian
Questions people ask
Does Armenia Empyrean Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Armenia Empyrean Foundation give?
$285,600 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Armenia Empyrean Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Raffi Festekjian (Pres, Dir, Sec) and Nina Metrebian (Dir).
What does Armenia Empyrean Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.