Maral Melkonian Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Maral Melkonian Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Germantown, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $4,100 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $1,500. 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$4,100
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$1,500
- Assets$126,636
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1,250 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,250 | 3 | $31,643 |
| 2025 | $4,100 | 6 | $126,636 |
How to apply
Maral Melkonian Foundation Inc 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 Maral Melkonian Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 2 | $2,100 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Homenetmen of Greater Washington Inc | Scoutseducation | $1,500 |
| Soorp Khatch Armenian School | Education | $600 |
| American University of Armenian Education | Education | $500 |
| Armenian Church Prelacy | Child careeducation | $500 |
| Amma Armenian Missionary Association of America | Education | $500 |
| Anca Armenian National Committee of America | Education | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ara Melkonian
- Raffi Melkonian
- Sevag Poochikian
Questions people ask
Does Maral Melkonian Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Maral Melkonian Foundation Inc give?
$4,100 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Maral Melkonian Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Ara Melkonian (President), Raffi Melkonian (Director) and Sevag Poochikian (Director).
What does Maral Melkonian Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.