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Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation

Detroit, Michigan  ·  EIN 386048886  ·  Private foundation

Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation is a private foundation based in Detroit, Michigan. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $2.1M in grants paid and $15.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 142 individual grants from this funder — $13.1M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$2.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$15.9M
Total assets
142
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation funds

Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (christian), health care, housing & homelessness, youth development.

Arts & CultureFaith-Based (Christian)Health CareHousing & HomelessnessYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, men boys, veterans, women girls.

childrenmen boysveteranswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Fund for Armenian Relief
SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS
New York, NY$1.4M2023
Fund for Armenian Relief
SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS
New York, NY$1.3M2020
Fund for Armenian Relief
SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS
New York, NY$1.3M2024
Fund for Armenian Relief
SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS
New York, NY$1.2M2022
Fund for Armenian Relief
SUPPORT DAILY OPERATIONS
New York, NY$1.2M2018
Eastern Diocese of the Arm Eastern-
SUPPORT
New York, NY$1.0M2018
Eastern Diocese of the Arm Eastern-
SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS
New York, NY$1.0M2022
Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Eas
GENERAL DONATION
New York, NY$600K2024
Unverisity of Michigan
SUPPORT DAILY OPERATIONS
Ann Arbor, MI$500K2022
National Association for Armenian
SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS
Belmont, MA$500K2018
Michigan Animal Rescue League
GENERAL DONATION
Pontiac, MI$350K2023
Michigan Animal Rescue League
SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS
Pontiac, MI$260K2022
Michigan Animal Rescue League
SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS
Pontiac, MI$250K2020
St Johns Armenian Church
SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS
Southfield, MI$118K2022
Mayo Clinic
SUPPORT OF DAILY OPERATIONS
Rochester, MN$100K2020

Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$3.3M
2020$2.1M
2022$3.3M
2023$2.2M
2024$2.3M

How to apply for funding from Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation

Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation

Does Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation accept grant applications?
Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation fund?
Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Fund for Armenian Relief, Fund for Armenian Relief, Fund for Armenian Relief. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation give in grants?
Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation reported $2.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $13.1M over 142 grants.
Where is Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation located?
Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation is based in Detroit, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 386048886.
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About this profile. This page is built from Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Edward & Helen Mardigian Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.