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The William Saroyan Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that is currently open for unsolicited proposals. In the filing year 2025, the foundation paid a total of $54.5K in grants to seven grantees, focusing on initiatives within the foundations cause area. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

CHILDREN OF ARMENIA FUND INC DBA CHILDREN OF ARMENIA FUND COAF
New York, NY
$55K
15%
COAF COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND FEEDING
BIRMINGHAM, AL
$30K
8%
Miaseen Inc
Daly City, CA
$8K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$7.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$11K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WILLIAM SAROYAN FOUNDATION?
Yes. WILLIAM SAROYAN FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does WILLIAM SAROYAN FOUNDATION give?
WILLIAM SAROYAN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Alabama. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WILLIAM SAROYAN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WILLIAM SAROYAN FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WILLIAM SAROYAN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, WILLIAM SAROYAN FOUNDATION awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $55 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WILLIAM SAROYAN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, WILLIAM SAROYAN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include CHILDREN OF ARMENIA FUND INC DBA CHILDREN OF ARMENIA FUND COAF, COAF COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND FEEDING, and Miaseen Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WILLIAM SAROYAN FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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