Alex and Marie Manoogian Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Alex and Marie Manoogian Foundation is a private foundation in Dearborn, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.7 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $49,700 and the largest $1.3 million. 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$1.7 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$49,700
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$3.6 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
71% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 3 | $15.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 7 | $13.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.7 million | 8 | $3.6 million |
How to apply
Alex and Marie Manoogian 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 Alex and Marie Manoogian Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 8 | $1.7 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Armenian Apostolic Society Inc | Operating fund - religious/cultural | $1.3 million |
| St John Foundation | Operating fund - charitable | $125,000 |
| Center for Armenian Studies University of Michigan | Operating fund - educational | $100,000 |
| St John's Armenian Church | Operating fund - religious/cultural | $53,400 |
| Armenian Apostolic Society Inc | Operating fund - religious/cultural | $46,000 |
| Armenian General Benevolent Union - Special Project | Operating fund - religious/cultural | $25,000 |
| AGBU Alex & Marie Manoogian School | Operating fund - educational | $22,097 |
| DAC Foundation | Operating fund - charitable | $9,339 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard A Manoogian
- Eugene A Gargaro Jr
- Jane C Manoogian
Questions people ask
Does Alex and Marie Manoogian Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alex and Marie Manoogian Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $49,700.
Who runs Alex and Marie Manoogian Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard A Manoogian (Chairman/Treasurer), Eugene A Gargaro Jr (President/Secretary) and Jane C Manoogian (Vice President).
What does Alex and Marie Manoogian Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and education.