Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation
Accepts applications
Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation is a private foundation in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.5 million in 25 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $2.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.5 million
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$55.7 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.3 million the year before.
10% 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 | $2.2 million | 25 | $46.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 28 | $49.6 million |
| 2025 | $2.5 million | 25 | $55.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Edward Mardigian Jr 39400 Woodward Ave Ste 110, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (248) 645-8946 |
| What to submit | Written letter format including background information and intended purpose |
| Restrictions | All charitable, educational, religious, scientific and public welfare organization's located within the united states are eligible. |
What Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $2.2 million |
| Michigan | 16 | $230,200 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $125,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $12,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fund for Armenian Relief | Support of daily operations | $2.0 million |
| Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Eas | General donation | $100,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | General donation | $100,000 |
| Individual | $65,000 | |
| Armenian Apostolic Society | General donation | $38,000 |
| Michigan Animal Rescue League | General donation | $25,000 |
| Detroit Zoological Society | General donation | $25,000 |
| Gift of Life Transplant House | General donation | $25,000 |
| Individual | General donation | $25,000 |
| Children of Armenia Fund Inc | General donation | $20,000 |
| St Johns Armenian Church | General donation | $20,000 |
| Fuller Center for Housing | General donation | $20,000 |
| NTL Assoc for Arm Studies Research | General donation | $10,000 |
| Knights of the Vartan Inc | General donation | $10,000 |
| Individual | General donation | $5,000 |
| Michigan Humane Society | General donation | $5,000 |
| Individual | General donation | $5,000 |
| Armenian Tree Project | General donation | $2,500 |
| Little Traverse Bay Humane Society | General donation | $2,500 |
| Walloon Lake Association | General donation | $2,500 |
| St John Womens Guild | General donation | $2,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General donation | $2,500 |
| The Paros Foundation | General donation | $2,000 |
| Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council | General donation | $1,500 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy | General donation | $1,200 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward Mardigian
- Matthew Mardigian
- Grant Mardigian
- Janet Mardigian
Questions people ask
Does Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edward Mardigian (President), Matthew Mardigian (Treasurer), Grant Mardigian (Secretary) and Janet Mardigian (Vice President).
What does Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, animals and environment and conservation.