Shamshoian Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 54-6636583
Foundation Overview
Based in Fresno, CA, Shamshoian Family Foundation has awarded 191 grants totaling $471,426 to organizations in California, Iowa and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $45,000, with a median award of $1,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
18 of 40 recipients (45%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
96% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in Fresno (66%), Clovis (14%), Madera (4%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 57% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (42%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Shamshoian Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Als Association Golden West Chapter | $250 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| Bulldog Foundation | $1,279 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| Central Valley Comm Foundation | $2,600 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| Clovis Hills Community Church | $15,000 | Clovis, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| Clovis Rockets Youth Softball | $200 | Clovis, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| Faraf | $3,200 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| Fresno City Baseball | $850 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| Fresno Mission | $1,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Chu | $250 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| Wellbeing | $1,500 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| Breaking The Chains | $500 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of | $3,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| California Teaching Fellows Found | $1,750 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| Down Syndrome Association | $121 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| First Congregational Church | $1,500 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| Mariposa Junior Livestock Auction | $100 | Mariposa, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| The Ronald Mcdonald House | $5,005 | Madera, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| Safe Harbor Homes And Services | $500 | Kingsburg, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| Visalia Youth Baseball | $150 | Visalia, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| St Peter The Apostle | $360 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| Als Association Golden West Chapter | $250 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| Bulldog Foundation | $1,279 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| Central Valley Comm Foundation | $2,600 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| Clovis Hills Community Church | $15,000 | Clovis, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| Clovis Rockets Youth Softball | $200 | Clovis, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| Faraf | $3,200 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| Fresno City Baseball | $850 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| Fresno Mission | $1,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Chu | $250 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| Wellbeing | $1,500 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| Breaking The Chains | $500 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of | $3,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| California Teaching Fellows Found | $1,750 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| Down Syndrome Association | $121 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| First Congregational Church | $1,500 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| Mariposa Junior Livestock Auction | $100 | Mariposa, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| The Ronald Mcdonald House | $5,005 | Madera, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| Safe Harbor Homes And Services | $500 | Kingsburg, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| Visalia Youth Baseball | $150 | Visalia, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| St Peter The Apostle | $360 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2024 |
| Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Chu | $250 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Fresno Mission | $1,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Fresno City Baseball | $850 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Fresno Christian Schools | $500 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Faraf | $2,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Csuf Foundation | $1,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Clovis Hills Community Church | $20,000 | Clovis, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Central Valley Comm Foundation | $250 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| California Waterfowl Association | $1,200 | Roseville, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Bulldog Foundation | $1,100 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Als Association Golden West Chapter | $250 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Fresno County Sherrifs Posse | $580 | Clovis, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Clovis Rockets Youth Softball | $150 | Clovis, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Leadership Fresno | $500 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Mariposa Friends Of The | $230 | Mariposa, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Wellbeing | $1,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Chu | $250 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Fresno Mission | $1,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Fresno City Baseball | $850 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Fresno Christian Schools | $500 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Faraf | $2,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Csuf Foundation | $1,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Clovis Hills Community Church | $20,000 | Clovis, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Central Valley Comm Foundation | $250 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| California Waterfowl Association | $1,200 | Roseville, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Bulldog Foundation | $1,100 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Als Association Golden West Chapter | $250 | Woodland Hills, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Fresno County Sherrifs Posse | $580 | Clovis, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Clovis Rockets Youth Softball | $150 | Clovis, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Leadership Fresno | $500 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Mariposa Friends Of The | $230 | Mariposa, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Wellbeing | $1,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2023 |
| Central Valley Comm Foundation | $3,125 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Clovis Hills Community Church | $22,000 | Clovis, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| San Joaquin River Parkway | $1,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Chu | $250 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Central California Food Bank | $482 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Lls Central Valley | $1,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| California Teaching Fellows Foundat | $1,500 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| California Waterfowl Association | $1,200 | Roseville, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Fresno Mission | $1,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Coarsegold Stampede | $400 | Coarsegold, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Faraf | $1,500 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Fresno Christian Schools | $1,700 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Fresno City Baseball | $500 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Malloch Pto | $500 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| One Fresno Foundation | $500 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Central Valley Comm Foundation | $3,125 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Clovis Hills Community Church | $22,000 | Clovis, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| San Joaquin River Parkway | $1,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Chu | $250 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Central California Food Bank | $482 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Lls Central Valley | $1,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| California Teaching Fellows Foundat | $1,500 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| California Waterfowl Association | $1,200 | Roseville, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Fresno Mission | $1,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Coarsegold Stampede | $400 | Coarsegold, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Faraf | $1,500 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Fresno Christian Schools | $1,700 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Fresno City Baseball | $500 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Malloch Pto | $500 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| One Fresno Foundation | $500 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Central Valley Comm Foundation | $3,125 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Clovis Hills Community Church | $22,000 | Clovis, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| San Joaquin River Parkway | $1,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Chu | $250 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Central California Food Bank | $482 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Lls Central Valley | $1,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| California Teaching Fellows Foundat | $1,500 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| California Waterfowl Association | $1,200 | Roseville, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Fresno Mission | $1,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Coarsegold Stampede | $400 | Coarsegold, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Faraf | $1,500 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Fresno Christian Schools | $1,700 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Fresno City Baseball | $500 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Malloch Pto | $500 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| One Fresno Foundation | $500 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2022 |
| Central Valley Comm Foundation | $2,950 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Clovis Hills Community Church | $10,000 | Clovis, CA, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House - Central Ca | $10,000 | Madera, CA, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Make-a-wish Foundation | $5,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| La Visionaria Guild | $700 | Clovis, CA, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| San Joaquin River Parkway | $500 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| The Junior League Of Fresno | $500 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Clovis Babe Ruth | $200 | Clovis, CA, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Clovis Girls Softball League | $1,000 | Clovis, CA, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Chu | $250 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Central California Food Bank | $500 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Lls Central Valley | $5,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| California Teaching Fellows Foundat | $3,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| La Comida Guild | $500 | Madera, CA, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| California Waterfowl Association | $1,200 | Roseville, CA, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $5,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Psalmist Mission Inc | $500 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Fresno Mission | $1,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2021 |
| Advance Armenian Foundation | $1,000 | Clovis, CA, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| American Red Cross | $5,000 | Boone, IA, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Armenia Fund | $250 | Glendale, CA, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Armenian Wounded Heroes Fund Inc | $250 | Fair Lawn, NJ, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Central Ca Animal Disaster Team | $1,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Central Valley Comm Foundation | $2,500 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Clovis Hills Community Church | $500 | Clovis, CA, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Huntington Lake Volunteer Fire Dept | $2,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Nephcure Kidney International | $500 | King Of Prussia, PA, US | Communitty Support | 2020 |
| Philanthropy Inspired By The Needs | $2,000 | Pinedale, CA, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House - Central Ca | $3,000 | Madera, CA, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Art Of Life Cancer Foundation | $1,500 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Martin Park | $1,500 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2020 |
| Clovis United All-star Cheer | $2,500 | Fresno, CA, US | Cheer Travel Support | 2018 |
| San Joaquin River Parkway | $1,000 | Fresno, CA, US | River Preservation | 2018 |
| Unted Way Of Fresno | $250 | Fresno, CA, US | Cancer Support | 2018 |
| Clovis Hills Community Church | $13,000 | Clovis, CA, US | Community Support | 2018 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $5,000 | Madera, CA, US | Community Support | 2018 |
| Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Chu | $250 | Fresno, CA, US | Raffle Sponsor | 2018 |
| Fresno State Foundation | $2,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Partner Program | 2018 |
| New Harvest Church | $31,000 | Clovis, CA, US | Building Campaign | 2017 |
| East Fresno Rotary | $1,000 | Clovis, CA, US | Community Support | 2017 |
| Clovis United All-star Cheer | $200 | Fresno, CA, US | Cheer Travel Support | 2017 |
| San Joaquin River Parkway | $1,030 | Fresno, CA, US | River Preservation | 2017 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $500 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2017 |
| Poverello House | $625 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2017 |
| The Light-house Recovery Program | $1,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Recovery Program | 2017 |
| Unted Way Of Fresno | $500 | Fresno, CA, US | Cancer Support | 2017 |
| La Comida Guild | $1,500 | Madera, CA, US | Childrens Programs | 2017 |
| Art Of Life Cancer Foundation | $2,500 | Fresno, CA, US | Research/support | 2016 |
| Boy Scounts Of America | $1,500 | Fresno, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Break The Barriers | $1,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Support Disabled | 2016 |
| Clovis Rodeo Association | $4,000 | Clovis, CA, US | Community Support | 2016 |
| Craig School Of Business | $5,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Promote Fresno State | 2016 |
| Epu Childrens Center | $3,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| New Harvest Church | $45,000 | Clovis, CA, US | Building Campaign | 2016 |
| Ridgewood Park United Methodist Chu | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Religious | 2016 |
| Breaking The Chains | $100 | Fresno, CA, US | Support Disabled | 2016 |
| Clovis United All-star Cheer | $250 | Fresno, CA, US | Cheer Travel Support | 2016 |
| Dolce Parent Club | $500 | Clovis, CA, US | Cheer Travel Support | 2016 |
| Donorschooseorg | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| East Fresno Rotary | $1,000 | Clovis, CA, US | Community Support | 2016 |
| Far & Affiliates Foundation | $1,500 | Fresno, CA, US | Scholarship Support | 2016 |
| Feed Our Future | $1,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2016 |
| Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Chu | $1,200 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2016 |
| Junior League Of Fresno Inc | $1,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2016 |
| La Feliz Guild | $2,000 | Madera, CA, US | Childrens Programs | 2016 |
| Larcs Of Fresno | $1,000 | Pinedale, CA, US | Support Disabled | 2016 |
| Leukemia And Lymphoma Society | $2,500 | Rye Brook, NY, US | Cancer Support | 2016 |
| Made For Them | $1,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Community Support | 2016 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | $2,500 | Fresno, CA, US | Childrens Programs | 2016 |
| Marjaree Mason Center | $1,500 | Fresno, CA, US | Battered Woman Shelter | 2016 |
| Pinc-philanthropy Inspired By The N | $1,000 | Pinedale, CA, US | Community Support | 2016 |
| San Joaquin River Parkway | $1,000 | Fresno, CA, US | River Preservation | 2016 |
| The Snip Team | $300 | Fresno, CA, US | Animal Population Control | 2016 |
| Veritas Church | $2,000 | Decatur, GA, US | Building Campaign | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 54-6636583 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 575 E ALLUVIAL AVE 101 Fresno, CA 93720-2800 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Shamshoian Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | John M Shamshoian |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Shelly E Shamshoian |
| Trustee | Dale J Garabedian |
| Trustee | Arlene G Beazley |
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