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Armenia Fund USA Inc

Long Island City, NY · EIN 133696515 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · Micro (<$100K) · armeniafundusa.org
revenue
$33K
expenses
$127K
net assets
$0
employees
mission · from form 990

To raise funds in the USA from Armenians and non-Armenians alike to implement development, educational, health care, and humanitarian projects, primarily in the Republic of Armenia, in underserved rural communities.

profile · synthesized from sources

Armenia Fund USA raises funds from Armenians and non-Armenians in the United States to support development, education, health care, and humanitarian projects primarily in rural communities in Armenia and Artsakh. The organization funds infrastructure, schools, medical facilities, and social services through telethons, benefit events, and international affiliate networks. It partners with local and global organizations to implement projects and expand access to essential services.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Center Development
Construction and renovation of community centers in rural villages across Armenia and Artsakh to serve as civic and cultural hubs.
HyeBridge Telehealth Program
Telemedicine initiative connecting Armenian medical centers with specialists abroad to improve healthcare delivery.
Norman Miller Scholarship
Supports engineering students in Armenia, providing access to higher education and professional development.
School Reconstruction and Renovation
Renovation and construction of schools in Tavush, Lori, Shushi, and other regions to improve access to quality education.
Telethon
Annual fundraising campaign that supports major infrastructure and development projects in Armenia and Artsakh, including highways, schools, and hospitals.
Toxic Pollution Cleanup
Partnership with Pure Earth to remediate lead contamination in 23 Armenian communities and protect children's health.
Y. Gladys Barsamian Scholarship
Provides financial support for Armenian female lawyers pursuing legal education.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Armenian Community and Institutional Support 3 activities
    • Donating art supplies to schools in Armenia
      Donated 37 types of specialty art supplies to 12 art schools in Yerevan to support arts education.
    • Funding development and humanitarian projects in Armenia and Artsakh
      Funds development, educational, health care, and humanitarian projects in underserved rural communities in the Republic of Armenia and Artsakh, with a focus on sustainable infrastructure and community support.
    • Funding elderly care services in Shushi, Artsakh
      Fully funds the Hanganak Elderly Project in Shushi, Artsakh, providing monthly support for medical services, medication distribution, food provisions, and heating assistance to elderly beneficiaries.
  • Smallholder Agricultural Development 2 activities
    • Expanding arable land and agricultural capacity
      Supported infrastructure improvements that expanded arable land by 100 hectares in Kirants village, enhancing local farming potential.
    • Supporting agricultural development in Artsakh
      Implements the Fruitful Artsakh project to expand irrigation access through groundwater wells and drip irrigation systems, supporting 70 pre-selected farmers across 1,600 hectares to cultivate high-revenue crops.
  • Art Museum Funding and Support 1 activity
    • Funding the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra
      Provides grant funding to support cultural institutions, including a $50,000 grant to the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra.
  • Environmental Conservation Grantmaking 1 activity
    • Implementing toxic pollution cleanup in Akhtala, Armenia
      Directly implements and funds the Toxic Pollution Cleanup Project in Akhtala, Lori, including remediating lead-contaminated land around the Armenian Apostolic Church and partnering with Pure Earth to address contamination affecting children.
  • Clean Water Infrastructure and Access 1 activity
    • Improving water and healthcare infrastructure in Armenia and Artsakh
      Completes infrastructure projects including the reconstruction of the potable water network in Ukhtadzor, Artsakh, and eyecare services reaching 21 communities in Shirak Region, Armenia.
  • Affordable Home Construction & Rehabilitation 1 activity
    • Providing housing for vulnerable families in Armenia and Artsakh
      Provides housing solutions including brand-new homes for 16 families through the Artsakh Housing Project, with additional units under construction, and has provided apartments for homeless families in Gyumri.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$33K
Contributions & grants$33K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income$10%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$127K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$120K
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$0
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -67.4%
relationships · 19

Who they work with

  • Acceptiva Partner — Payment processing partner for online donations.
  • Armenia Fund Network — Member of the Armenia Fund international network supporting development projects in Armenia and Artsakh.
  • Armenia Fund USA Inc. Partner — Organization providing support to Armenia.
  • Armenia Women’s Welfare Association Partner — Collaborates with Hanganak NGO to support elderly individuals in Stepanakert.
  • Hanganak Elderly Project Partner — Partnered with Armenia Fund USA to expand elderly care services to Shushi.
  • Hanganak NGO Partner — Partnership to support elderly individuals in Shushi and Stepanakert through medical, social, and material assistance.
  • Hayastan All-Armenian Fund Network — Armenia Fund USA is an international affiliate of Hayastan All-Armenian Fund.
  • Karén Hakobyan Government — Serves as Cultural Program Advisor of Armenia Fund, implementing cultural and community initiatives.
  • Kirikian Armenian Saturday School Partner — Hosted Armenia Fund USA for an educational presentation on the Toxic Pollution Cleanup Project in Akhtala, Armenia.
  • Kirikian Armenian School Partner — Visited by Armenia Fund USA leadership, indicating engagement with educational institutions supported by the organization.
  • Network for Good Partner — Processes donations made through the Armenia Fund USA website
  • Pegasus: The Orchestra Partner — Collaborated with Armenia Fund USA on cultural initiatives.
  • Pegasus: The Orchestra Partner — Collaborates on a debut concert to raise proceeds for the Artsakh Housing Project.
  • Pure Earth Partner — Collaborated with Armenia Fund USA to present on toxic pollution and the cleanup project in Akhtala, Armenia.
  • Pure Earth Partner — Collaborates with Pure Earth to raise funds and conduct the Toxic Pollution Cleanup Project in Akhtala, Armenia.
  • Pure Earth Partner — Partner organization collaborating with Armenia Fund USA on lead contamination cleanup in Armenia.
  • Syrian-Armenians Partner — Community receiving ongoing humanitarian support from Armenia Fund USA.
  • Tchaikovsky Music School of Yerevan Partner — Underwent renovation supported by Armenia Fund USA.
  • The Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra Partner — Recipient of $50,000 in funding from Armenia Fund USA.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Agricultural Development via Modernization and Irrigation
    methodology: agricultural development through irrigation and crop modernization
    By developing groundwater wells, implementing drip irrigation, and promoting high-revenue crops, we enhance agricultural productivity and economic development in Artsakh because modernized farming systems increase yield, sustainability, and farmer income.
  • Diaspora Engagement through Cultural and Grassroots Mobilization
    methodology: diaspora-engagement
    By engaging diaspora and non-diaspora communities through culturally resonant events like music-based telethons and youth education, we generate sustained support for multifaceted development in Armenia because emotional and communal connection strengthens donor commitment and broadens participation.
  • Integrated Environmental and Public Health Intervention
    methodology: integrated environmental and public health intervention
    By combining environmental remediation with community health education and medical treatment, we address lead contamination holistically because toxic exposure requires both ecological and clinical responses to protect long-term public health.
  • Partnership-Based Environmental Remediation
    methodology: environmental-remediation-partnership
    By partnering with expert environmental organizations, we address toxic pollution through targeted cleanup and community education because specialized collaboration enhances technical effectiveness and local capacity-building.
  • Transparent Procurement and Supervised Implementation for Accountability
    methodology: transparent_procurement_and_supervised_implementation
    By using transparent procurement and supervised implementation, we ensure effective use of funds in infrastructure and humanitarian projects because visibility into spending builds donor trust and reduces inefficiencies in high-risk contexts.