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John Mirak Foundation is a private trust based in ARLINGTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1972. It holds total assets of $6.3M. Annual income is reported at $3.4M. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Massachusetts and New York. According to available records, John Mirak Foundation has made 109 grants totaling $1.9M, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $617K and $637K annually from 2021 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $220K, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 49 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, New York, California, which account for 90% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$16K
Largest Grant
$136K
Based on 38 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
John Mirak Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 109 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NY, CA.
John Mirak Foundation has distributed a total of $1.9M across 109 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $220K.
John Mirak Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
John Mirak Foundation is headquartered in ARLINGTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Leach | Trustee | $24K | $0 | $24K |
| Julia Mirak Kew | Trustee | $10K | $0 | $10K |
| Robert Mirak | Manager | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$6.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
109
Total Giving
$1.9M
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
49
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armenian Cultural FoundationGeneral purpose | Arlington, MA | $220K | 2023 |
| Tufenkian FoundationGeneral purpose | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Arlington Historical SocietyGeneral purpose | Arlington, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Armenia Tree ProjectGeneral purpose | Watertown, MA | $131K | 2023 |
| Fund For Armenian ReliefGeneral purpose | New York, NY | $75K | 2023 |
| Paros FoundationGeneral purpose | Berkeley, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Autism National FundGeneral purpose | Yerevan | $40K | 2023 |
| Armenian Assembly Of AmericaGeneral purpose | Washington, DC | $15K | 2023 |
| Armenian Int'L Womens AssocGeneral purpose | Watertown, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Givat Haviva Educational FoundationGeneral purpose | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Armenian General Benevolent UnionGeneral purpose | Watertown, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Food Link IncGeneral purpose | Arlington, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Tekeyan Cultural AssocGeneral purpose | Watertown, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Connecticut Public TelevisionGeneral purpose | Hartford, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| The Childrens Room Center For Grieving ChildrenGeneral purpose | Arlington, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Arlington Health And Human ServicesGeneral purpose | Arlington, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Other Misc CharitiesGeneral purpose | Arlington, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| National Assoc For Armenian Studies And ResearchGeneral purpose | Belmont, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Camp Haiasian Of Armenian Youth FedGeneral purpose | Franklin, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Mystic River Watershed AssocGeneral purpose | Arlington, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Arlington EatsGeneral purpose | Arlington, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Housing Corporation Of ArlingtonGeneral purpose | Arlington, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Armenian Missionary Assoc Of America IncGeneral purpose | Paramus, NJ | $1K | 2023 |
| Zoryan InstituteGeneral purpose | Arlington, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| Schwamb Mill Preservation TrustGeneral purpose | Arlington, MA | $750 | 2023 |
| Arlington Center For The ArtsGeneral purpose | Arlington, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Cyrus E Dallin Art MuseumGeneral purpose | Arlington, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Arlington Libraries FoundationGeneral purpose | Arlington, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| St James Armenian ChurchGeneral purpose | Watertown, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Arlington Boys & Girls ClubGeneral purpose | Arlington, MA | $500 | 2023 |
| Fidelity HouseGeneral purpose | Arlington, MA | $350 | 2023 |
| Ayg FoundationGeneral purpose | Lexington, MA | $35K | 2022 |
| St Stephens Armenian ChurchGeneral purpose | Watertown, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Armenian Heritage FoundationGeneral purpose | Belmont, MA | $5K | 2022 |
| Jimmy Funddana Farber Cancer InstituteGeneral purpose | Brookline, MA | $3K | 2022 |